The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Information Officer to provide strategic leadership and vision for the information technology (IT) initiatives of the agency. This leadership role will focus on modernizing the department's technology infrastructure, enhancing the use of data to drive decision-making, and supporting school districts across the state through innovative technology programs.
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Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in developing an overarching IT strategy for the Department of Education, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission and strategic goals, including efforts related to data-driven decision-making and instructional support
- Design and implement a next-generation technology architecture that supports the needs of the agency, schools, educators, and students across the state.
- Evaluate, design, implement, and oversee the transition from legacy systems to modern, flexible platforms that facilitate integration, data management, and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with district leaders to develop strategies and programs that help schools and districts leverage technology for improved educational outcomes.
- Oversee implementation of enterprise-level data governance, ensuring data quality, privacy, and security across all platforms.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration between IT and agency departments to ensure the successful implementation of technology solutions that drive strategically aligned outcomes.
- Build and manage a high-performing IT team, fostering professional growth and ensuring effective collaboration across the department. Provide guidance and mentoring to IT staff, ensuring alignment with agency objectives and industry best practices.
- Report to the Superintendent of Education, State Board of Education, and executive leadership on the status of IT initiatives, technology investments, and risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in progressive IT leadership, with proven experience in leading large-scale technology transformations or modernizing complex application infrastructures.
- Deep understanding of enterprise and cloud technologies, data management, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
- Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.
- Commitment to continually building on existing knowledge and skills to be up to date on the latest technology and analysis innovations.
- Desire to innovate and create cutting edge solutions which make a significant impact in an empowering work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions.
- Preferred experience in K-12 educational technologies, working with federal and state education funding programs, or developing technology strategies that support K-12 education, including collaboration with school districts and educational institutions.