Chief Information Technology Officer CITO

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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Founded in 1876, our mission is to share
our
vision of the importance of libraries, literacy, and free access to information which now also encompasses equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through the lens of social justice. ALA is an inclusive, flexible, work environment that values diversity, teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are seeking a Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) to serve as the principal technology leader for ALA and as a strategic business partner and technology advisor to the ALA Executive Director, the Executive Board, and ALA members and staff. The CITO will provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of technology strategies and initiatives for all users, in keeping with the evolving best practices of other associations to grow membership, retain members, and maintain technological relevance. As a member of the ALA senior leadership team, the CITO will support both short- and long-term organizational growth, identify new opportunities and initiatives, and stimulate creativity and provoke innovation.
Engaging with ALA's multiple Cross-Functional Teams, the CITO will support the Executive Director and the senior team in successful implementation of ALA's Pivot Strategy, which focuses on growing membership and increasing revenue. The CITO will monitor and present future technology needs, build effective digital platforms and presence, and initiate adjustments to ALA's operating model as appropriate to further the Pivot Strategy's goals. Through recommending strategies, priorities and projects that will best transform the association through technology innovation that augments publications, membership, and continuing education, the CITO will play an active role in ALA's financial well-being.
This position will also work across the organization, with member divisions and Round Tables to help guide us towards a culture of leveraging centralized systems. The goal is to eventually have one program or system for each need.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive ALA's technology strategy, planning and policies. Guiding us through the sunsetting of old systems and conducting full system requirement analysis to determine our true organizational needs and pull ALA's technology framework together and forward.
Collaborate with senior ALA staff leaders to advance ALA mission/goals in staffing, revenue, membership, fundraising/development and advocacy, while promoting data usage and technology efficiencies.
Data governance, as a foundational part of effective data visualization to build a data-driven organization, leveraging data to understand customer and member behaviors which will increase revenue paths by curating year round experiences
Develop technology strategies by gauging and anticipating trends and innovations in IT, making actionable recommendations to the ALA ED, ALA Executive Board and ALA Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC), cultivating and managing strategic relationships with both internal and external constituents.
Provide leadership, guidance and supervision of the IT team and organize technology talent across the association.
Evaluate and oversee ALA's entire IT system for data security, risk management, disaster recovery, ensuring business continuity planning processes are in place, with regular reviews.
Oversee evaluation of software contracts and selection of vendor service providers.
IT Budget (operational and capital) development, oversite (including asset amortization) and review of institutional technology needs
Ensure compliance with governmental laws and regulations for system technology operations
This is a regular full-time position based in Chicago, IL. ALA staff are currently working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will resume in-person work at ALA offices when it is safe to do so. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites. Relocation package available.
Salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience and current market. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes medical and dental insurance, generous paid vacation, retirement annuity and a 35-hour workweek.
Closing Date
: Consideration of candidates will begin April 1, 2022
and continue until the position is filled.
FOR CONSIDERATION:
Apply online
, including resume and cover letter detailing your past accomplishments and experience overseeing IT system changes for an organization.
Or
Send resume and cover letter
detailing your past accomplishments and experience overseeing IT system changes for an organization to:
Mary Pullen
ALA Sr Human Resources Manager
Ref: ALA CITO
Email:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer: Disability/Veteran.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a technology related area and certification(s) demonstrating continued education with significant relevant IT work experience. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience as a CIO or CTO. IT strategic planning, budgeting, and workforce development/management, preferably with a nonprofit, volunteer organization, member-based association or educational institution.
Senior level management and strategic leadership experience with membership information systems, financial systems, and other IT support systems as well as experience selecting, implementing and evaluating new software and systems
Significant experience in all aspects of information technology planning, business process development and implementation, including database administration, telecommunications, web and social media development and data and cyber security compliance, IT security best practices - internal and external threats and security awareness and training
Demonstrated broad technical knowledge and skills and understanding of current computing, networking, telecommunications/e-commerce and emerging technologies
A transformational organizational leader
and
team leader for IT staff. Able to mentor IT team members on best practices, training needs and skills development to foster a collaborative environment.
Outstanding communication (in person and in writing) as well as presentation skills for any audience along with a customer service orientation.
Excellent analytical, reasoning, systems thinker with time management and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to integrate technology into data driven business practices and solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
Proven track record as a change agent and experience with crisis management
Experience with different business models
Past experience as an advocate for securing resources and making build it or buy it decisions
Past experience in an association environment
Knowledge and passion for ALA's mission - understanding of the library profession
Collaborative, customer-oriented and user centered
Solid project management skills
More about ALA
ALA offers professional services and publications to members and nonmembers, including online news stories from
American Libraries
and analysis of and advocacy on crucial issues from our office of Public Policy and Advocacy located in Washington, DC. Our main headquarters in Chicago is located on the Magnificent Mile, Michigan Ave, with other satellite offices in Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Category
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
5 to 7 years
Job type
Full time
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