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UW Bothell

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Bothell is distinctive in the emphasis it places on undergraduate research and experiential learning in all academic disciplines. Its mid-size campus community is also well known for its focus on student retention, driven by innovative, wrap-around student services. As part of its commitment to excellence, UW Bothell places particular value on diversity and inclusion, community and campus engagement, interdisciplinarity and sustainability. The campus itself, guided by its Campus Master Plan, has seen impressive development in its first few decades.

Steadfastly committed to its founding mission to provide greater access to an excellent UW education, UW Bothell has enjoyed dynamic growth in its faculty, student, staff population and number of programs offered. UW Bothell now has more than 6,000 students and more than 55 degree programs in its five schools – Business, Educational Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Studies and STEM. Serving its students are more than 350 expert and dedicated faculty as well as approximately 350 experienced and innovative staff.

More than nine out of 10 students come from the state of Washington and after graduation stay to live and work in the region. The university currently has an alumni base of almost 27,000. It is also supported by more than 6,000 dedicated donors (half of whom are also alumni) who drove the successful completion of its last campaign in which it raised more than $40.7 million – an impressive 116% of its original $35 million goal.

In part, the UW Bothell community’s shared commitment to access and equity can be measured by a statistical snapshot of its students. More than half are people of color. Approximately 40% of incoming first-year students and of incoming transfer students will be first in their immediate families to earn a four-year degree. Approximately 30% of incoming first-year and transfer students are eligible for federal Pell Grants. And more than 400 of its students are eligible for veterans’ benefits.

Another way to measure UW Bothell's impact as an institution is by outcomes. In 2020, the university was ranked No. 1 in the nation for public colleges that provide the greatest return on investment by CNBC Make It. SmartAsset in 2021 ranked UW Bothell No. 2 on its list of Best Value Colleges in the state of Washington. Driving these rankings is the fact that, year after year, approximately 65% of undergraduate students and graduate students graduate from UW Bothell debt-free.

As part of one of the world’s great public research universities, UW Bothell is proud to offer people of all backgrounds a gateway to greater opportunity. It is proud of its unwavering focus on educational access and equity. It is proud of the many accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty and staff. It is proud of the diverse partnerships it has developed in the communities in the region. It is proud to be a public institution of higher learning, especially the roles it plays in improving the educational pipeline, supporting workforce development and fostering the flourishing of communities across Washington and the world.

The University of Washington Bothell seeks a creative, highly collaborative and engaging leader to be its next Assistant Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (AVC-IT/CIO).

The AVC-IT/CIO provides strategic and operational leadership to identify and fulfill the technology needs of the Bothell campus and works in partnership across the University of Washington’s three campuses to influence and adapt shared IT services across the tri-campus system. The AVC-IT/CIO will partner with senior university leaders and stakeholders to understand campus needs, advise and implement innovative and cost-effective technology initiatives and programs in support of academic, research and administrative services. They will engage all constituents and build strong relationships within Information Technology and across the UW Bothell campus and the tri-campuses.

This role combines the complexity of working within UW’s multi-campus research university with the collegiality, nimbleness and student-centered focus of the Bothell campus. It is the ideal role for a leader who thrives in a collaborative and consultative organization committed to using technology to further equity, access, sustainability and student success. The institution seeks applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who bring curiosity, adaptability and a passion for UW Bothell’s mission.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Bothell is committed to creating a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation and excellence for all. It is unwavering in its pursuit of collective and individual action to address the ways in which discrimination inhibits the lives and learning of all.

Diversity and inclusion are core values and priorities of UW Bothell. Its work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on its campus and in the surrounding community. It recognizes that, bound together in a collective experience, the university’s actions impact all in the community. When focused on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence can be created for everyone.

As embodied in its Diversity Action Plan, UW Bothell is engaged in an ongoing process of identifying and confronting the ways in which institutional and interpersonal discrimination inhibits the lives and education of its students, staff and faculty.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The UW values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promotes access, opportunity and justice for all. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. UW believes diversity benefits and enriches the development of all of its students, staff and faculty. Leadership, staff and faculty have identified equity and social justice as core values, and the university community believes the quality of these values are enhanced and strengthened by working and learning from people with diverse experiences from all over the world. UW's goal is not only to advance equity and justice at the University Washington but to improve equity and justice on a global scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Administration, the AVC-IT/CIO leads a team of 34 talented staff organized into teams focused on infrastructure, support, cybersecurity, platforms and applications, and digital learning and engagement. UW Bothell Information Technology works within the broader tri-campus IT environment to adopt shared IT services and provide campus tailored solutions and constituent-facing support services to meet local needs. Within this broad partnership, the Bothell campus receives networking, research computing, cybersecurity and enterprise administrative and student information application services from the University of Washington Seattle IT (UW-IT) organization. UW Bothell IT provides local IT services including digital learning, classroom and audio visual technologies, front-line support, infrastructure, applications, security and campus technology purchasing.

The AVC-IT/CIO leads and coordinates the development of local policy to ensure efficient operations, reduce campus risk, and enhance security, privacy and accessibility. Additionally, they will understand how to leverage technologies and services from UW-IT to reduce duplication, capitalize on economies of scale and focus on supporting local campus needs. The AVC-IT/CIO will build relationships with UW-IT CIO as well as the CIOs of UW Medicine and UW Tacoma to influence IT decisions across the tri-campuses and to be an advocate for the needs of UW Bothell. With new leaders in several of the tri-campus CIO roles, this is an opportune time for a new AVC-IT/CIO to join Bothell and deepen tri-campus partnerships.

Leadership Agenda

The AVC-IT/CIO will contribute to the future of UW Bothell by supporting the implementation of the new strategic plan Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence. In consultation with the Bothell community of stakeholders and IT partners across the tri-campuses, they will establish technology strategies and priorities to enable institutional strategies. The AVC-IT/CIO will provide leadership to the IT division to build a thriving workplace culture and work with the team to align structures and capabilities with technology strategic directions. They will work with their team and tri-campus IT leaders to create a shared sense of purpose, positive organizational climate and opportunities for advancement that enable UW Bothell to recruit, retain and develop a strong IT team. As a senior leader, they will contribute to the University commitment to pursue excellence and create greater access to higher education and to further equity and inclusion. The next AVC-IT/CIO will share this commitment while bringing their own experiences, aspirations and vision to the role. Additional priorities that will shape the CIO’s agenda include:

•Establishing effective IT governance structures and processes.
•Developing and fostering a team environment; coach, mentor and develop leadership and management skills of direct reports; provide for continual skill and professional development among technology staff.
•Building effective and proactive partnership with academic and administrative divisions to identify needs and develop solutions.
•Maturing service and technology management processes to improve efficiency, consistency and quality of service.
•Partnering with faculty and staff to identify and implement technologies and support services to support varied pedagogical approaches and discipline specific needs.
•Enhancing technology in physical and virtual learning spaces to support in-person and hybrid courses.
•Supporting Bothell’s participation in UW’s Finance Transformation project to restructure process and implement Workday Finance.
•Building capacity to assist administrative units to use technology and data to improve services.
•Improving IT communications to facilitate greater awareness and understanding of policies, services and capabilities.
•Supporting the maintenance and development of the uwb.edu website in partnership with the Office of Marketing & Communications as well as other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

•Provide leadership for campus-wide technology systems including planning, analysis, cost, design, security and implementation; work with students, faculty and staff to determine requirements, achieve milestones and deploy successful Information Technology projects.
•Participate in and provide leadership in campus-level and IT-level strategic planning and ensure that information technology decisions and operations are aligned with the institution’s strategic plan and multi-year budget models.
•Build relationships and work collaboratively with vice chancellors, deans, directors, faculty and staff to meet campus needs and identify effective uses of technology to advance academic, research and administrative objectives.
•Provide for ongoing assessment of IT services to ensure they meet current campus needs.
•Collaborate with campus leadership and departments/offices in planning for disaster recovery, IT security and business continuity; ensure plans are in place and are reviewed and updated regularly.
•Create multi-year plans for IT operations and campus-wide equipment replacement budgets; manage budgets and provide fiscal oversight in a resource-constrained environment.
•Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment and realignment of financial resources in hardware and software, including staffing and support, purchasing and licensing.
•Provide direction and clarify priorities for the IT department; adopt university-wide standards and policies; and establish best practices for IT operations.
•Provide guidance to campus stakeholders related to technology purchasing, licensing, security, risk and accessibility.
•In partnership with UW Bothell Fiscal and Audit Services, review and develop contracts and agreements including operational, security and privacy impacts, risk identification and compliance.
•Champion diversity, equity inclusion and belonging within the IT department; advise campus stakeholders on technology impacts related to DEIB, security, privacy and accessibility.
•Serve on university and campus committees; represent the ca

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES:

UW Bothell invites applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and with a track record of accomplishment in helping organizations effectively use and manage technology. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet every qualification listed for the position. 
•Bachelor's degree is required.
•At least eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in information technology is desired, with at least five years in a supervisory role.
•Experience as a skilled departmental leader; proven ability to manage resources (human, financial and physical) to maximize productivity, build teams and ensure the highest quality work.
•An understanding of the spectrum of IT responsibilities including technology infrastructure, academic and research computing, administrative systems and cybersecurity.
•Demonstrated success leading IT operations and change initiatives impacting a broad set of stakeholders.
•Demonstrated commitment to collaboration; experience building strong collaborative relationships with university partners and stakeholders outside of IT.
•Demonstrated understanding of IT security and compliance laws and regulations.
•Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
•Demonstrated capacity to develop the talents and expertise of staff, and build strong teams; proven ability to recruit and retain well-qualified, high-performing professionals and empower them to succeed.
•Exhibits self-awareness, effective relationship-building, active listening, empathy, self-regulation and integrity.
•Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and the ability to convey technically complex information and concepts in accessible terms.
•Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education.

Leadership Competencies

•Seasoned Judgment: applies broad knowledge and seasoned experience when addressing complex issues; defines strategic issues clearly despite ambiguity; considers all critical information when making decisions; makes timely, tough decisions; foresees obstacles and opportunities.
•Strategic Ability: has a clear vision for IT and its support/enablement of the campus mission; maintains a long-term, big picture view; has strong operational skill set with the ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans; aligns the organization and allocates resources to support strategic and operational priorities; anticipates risks and devises contingency plans to manage them.
•Inspiring Trust: establishes open, candid and trusting relationships; treats all individuals fairly and with respect; behaves in accord with expressed beliefs and commitments; maintains high standards of integrity.
•Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork: Promotes a free flow of information and communication throughout the organization (up, down, across); listens actively and encourages open expression of ideas and opinions; promotes collaboration and removes obstacles to teamwork; celebrates and rewards achievements; shares ownership, visibility and credit for success.
•Emotional Intelligence: realistically appraises own strengths and weaknesses; acknowledges own mistakes and limitations; maintains a positive outlook; works constructively under pressure; responds resourcefully to change and ambiguity; uses diplomacy and tact.
•Change and Resilience: Comfortable with risk and uncertainty; involves those affected by change in planning and implementation of change; is confident and steady during difficult times; models positive attitude toward change; and successfully manages resistance to new ideas and initiatives.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission and values of University of Washington Bothell as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the position profile. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than March 18, 2022.

The offer of employment to a final candidate in any UW staff position must be made contingent upon verification of the COVID-19 vaccine, obtaining a satisfactory criminal conviction history background check and showing proof of eligibility to work in the United States, which will be initiated through the candidate’s successful submission into the UW job platform.

Applications should be submitted directly to Next Generation Leadership Partners via email to [email protected] Questions, confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Next Generation’s Phil Goldstein via [email protected] or Mary Beth Baker via  [email protected]

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.