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Chief Information Officer

The Maine Community College System seeks to hire a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as the Maine Community College

System (MCCS) senior information technology executive. Reporting to the President of the MCCS as part of the System senior

leadership team, the CIO is responsible for oversight of all MCCS information technology functions. Working closely with the system

president, college presidents and members of the senior leadership team, the CIO will work to provide strategic vision, leadership,

and oversight for all IT operations, ensuring that technology investments support the Systems mission to meet student educational

and financial needs by providing an optimal student experience through the use of a secure database infrastructure that supports a

data-driven, evidenced based strategic approach to decision making.

The position is a Confidential position. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health, dental, vision and life

insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS

matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

The required minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business

Administration, or a related field and 10+ years of proven success with IT administration of information systems and technology with

increasing levels of executive responsibility with a demonstrated understanding of a higher education environment.

The preferred qualifications include a masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a

related field and 5+ years of proven success with IT administration of information systems and technology with increasing levels of

executive responsibility with a demonstrated understanding of a higher education environment. Experience with enterprise

applications such as Ellucian is helpful, as is experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of information technology and systems sufficient to oversee an efficient, effective, and successful IT division in a

higher education environment

Financial skills sufficient to develop, explain and implement an IT budget plan

Managerial skills allowing for the motivation of a high-functioning IT division

Interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and problem solve with a diverse group of individuals

Proven ability to develop, and execute short - and long-term IT division and system goals

Proven ability to ensure compliance with all governmental rules and regulations regarding IT operations including oversight

for cybersecurity, and the safeguard of personally identifiable data

For more information about this opportunity and others, please scan the QR code. To apply, please upload your

cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact information for three professional references, and

official transcripts when you complete the online application. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

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MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We

provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the MCCS Affirmative Action Office

(207)629-4000. TTY Dial Maine Relay 711.

Date Posted: March 16, 2026

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