Description:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the primary visionary and executive technology strategist for the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC), driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide transformation. Under the general supervision of the Deputy District Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer, the CIO provides strategic oversight and executive leadership for NERIC and its associated programs, services, staffing, and Cooperative Service Agreements (Co-Sers). The CIO is a future-focused, service-minded changemaker equipped with business acumen, dedicated to elevating the organization to its next level of regional and statewide impact. The incumbent leads the design and execution of next-generation technology roadmaps capable of addressing the complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving operational and instructional needs of over 130 school districts in the NERIC region and additionally supporting statewide needs. Anchored in a deep customer service orientation, the CIO oversees a team of 200+ employees that provide over 200 distinct services with a focus on continual improvement. The CIO functions as an executive thought partner to superintendents, technology directors, and instructional leaders, transforming regional technology services into high-value, client-focused solutions that advance student achievement, operational efficiency, and administrative resiliency. As a senior leadership team member, the CIO balances long-term strategic vision with sound fiscal management, modern governance, and comprehensive cyber risk mitigation. The CIO directly supervises NERIC Deputy Directors, aligns divisional priorities with organization-wide Enterprise Goals, and works in tandem with the Assistant Superintendent for NERIC to ensure external district needs, regional initiatives, and statewide educational technology mandates are seamlessly executed. Does related work as required.

A detailed job description and application are available in Recruitfront

Location:

Central Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

Application Deadline:

POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED