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Morgan State University (Morgan) is seeking nominations, inquiries and applications for the Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT/CIO). The next VPIT/CIO will provide strategic direction and leadership in developing, implementing, and managing the university’s information technology systems, services, and digital strategies.

Morgan serves more than 9,800 students on a 185-acre campus located in a charming residential area of northeast Baltimore. Morgan is Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university, with a  high research (R2) Carnegie-classification. Among the nation’s most diverse Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Morgan seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible.

Morgan State University seeks a dynamic leader to transform the Division of Information Technology which is responsible for directing the development, execution, and provision of IT services crucial to realizing the university’s strategic objectives. The VPIT/CIO is a cabinet level, senior executive position that reports to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative, and energetic leader with the vision, skills, and integrity required to guide Morgan State University to higher levels of achievement. It is anticipated that the VPIT/CIO will assume office in July 2024. The full list of preferred attributes and instructions on the application process can be found in the position profile: https://academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/

Confidential discussions about this opportunity are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Senior Consultant Dr. Alonzo DeCarlo <Alonzo DeCarlo Bookings Link> or (312) 890-9001 / <Alonzo.DeCarlo@academicsearch.org> or Consultant Disa Mason <Disa Mason Bookings Link>.

Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to MorganStateVPIT@academicsearch.org. Materials received by May 27, 2024 can be assured full consideration from the search committee. The application should consist of a substantive cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.

Morgan State University actively subscribes to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, national origin or political affiliation. MSU encourages persons with disabilities to apply. In addition, the University is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in employment on the basis of sex.