Chief Information & Technnology Officer

Chief Information & Technology Officer

Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators, and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt seeks a visionary Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) to lead its next era of innovation. This role offers an extraordinary platform to shape the College's culture, strategy, and technology enterprise, positioning MassArt at the intersection of art, design, and digital transformation. As a trusted advisor to the President, the CITO will direct the next Technology Master Plan, implement forward-thinking systems, and align technology strategy with the College's academic and operational goals. This is a rare leadership opportunity to build and inspire a high-performing IT team, drive innovation across academic and administrative systems, and ensure MassArt remains ahead of the curve in creative technology solutions.

MassArt is advancing bold institutional initiatives and deepening the integration of data, AI, and digital creativity in the student experience. Implementation of a refreshed Strategic Partnership Plan is underway with a sharpened focus on partnership goals to foster transformative teaching, innovative learning environments, and a thriving creative campus. Its new partnership with CalArts, launching a fully online "Creative AI : Responsible Innovation with Generative Tools Certificate," exemplifies MassArt's commitment to exploring the creative potential of emerging technologies and expanding access to cutting-edge digital learning. In this context, the CITO will serve as a key strategic partner, translating complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for leadership and campus stakeholders. With a focus on innovation, security, and strategy, the CITO will anticipate emerging trends in cybersecurity, academic technology, and enterprise systems while maintaining a robust, resilient IT infrastructure.

The CITO will collaborate seamlessly across campus with faculty, staff, and students, ensuring technology enhances MassArt's creative and academic mission. Operating in a well-resourced environment, the CITO will leverage recently upgraded infrastructure, a cloud-based LMS (Canvas), strong cybersecurity support, and a robust enterprise system to implement transformative solutions that advance the College's goals.

The Chief Information and Technology Officer is a key senior leadership position and member of the President's Cabinet. The CITO will report to the President through the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Chief of Staff. The department includes Tech Central, the primary hub for technology services, which offers equipment rentals, technical support, and access to computer and print labs. It also oversees IT infrastructure, software procurement, and digital media resources, supporting students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Key responsibilities include :

• Provide leadership to all aspects of technological integration into the college's administrative and academic systems and services.
• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day supervision for a team, fostering a collaborative environment while guiding professional development, setting clear expectations, and ensuring accountability to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure that technology investments support institutional strategic plan and priorities.
• Advise and support technology as it relates to curriculum development, teaching and learning, and classroom facilities for both students and faculty.
• Manage and develop technology resources in consideration of institutional planning and design.
• Advise on technological investments, policy development, and resource allocation.
• Manage all operations in the Ellucian Colleague administrative student information system, as well as its integrated systems, LDAP, LMS (Canvas) security, admission, and advancement.
• Ensure data integrity, security, privacy, and workflow among the college's integrated systems.
• Ensure development, delivery, and high-standard support of the college's academic technology needs and CMS integration.
• Partner with academic and administrative teams to enhance the delivery of advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions that empower MassArt with accessible data and support informed, data-driven decision making.
• Ensuring alignment of technology policies and practices with institutional goals and compliance standards.
• Oversee budgets and planning, representing technology concerns.
• Refine the college-wide technology strategy to be responsive to the needs of the college community and enhance processes and services.
• Represent the college in collaborative activities, including the COF consortium, the state college / university system, and other alliances.
• Advise and implement proactive best practices, integrated systems, and other initiatives as appropriate.
• Manage communication across Technology departments, constituents, and stakeholders.
• Drive and develop partnerships and collaboration with staff, faculty, and students to best serve the college's technological needs.
• Ensure that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions falling within the scope of the Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Diversity Plan.

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