Description
Marymount University stands at a pivotal moment in its 75-year history. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount has grown from a small, regional women’s college into a nationally recognized, globally connected Catholic university known for academic excellence, a commitment to service, and the preparation of its 4,300 students for success. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.—Marymount was the first Catholic university and the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Commonwealth, proudly representing the region's diversity and vibrancy.
Today, Marymount is a university on the rise. The institution recently earned dual national distinctions from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the American Council on Education—placing it among just 33 universities nationwide recognized for both research excellence and expanding access and opportunity. Marymount has also been named a Best National University and the top-ranked private institution in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, and one of Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges—a testament to its growing reputation and transformative impact.
As the University welcomes its largest and most diverse incoming class in history and launches Momentum: The Campaign for Marymount, a bold $50 million initiative to advance its mission and priorities, the institution is set for an exciting new chapter. With growing research efforts, innovative academic programs, and a track record of social mobility that transforms lives, Marymount offers an environment where purpose and progress intersect.
This is a key moment to join a vibrant leadership team guiding a successful institution into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and service. At Marymount, you’ll help shape a university that not only prepares students for success but also inspires them to Learn with Purpose.
About the Position
Marymount seeks a Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VP/CIO) to provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for the university’s technology services. The VP/CIO reports to the President and leads the planning and execution of enterprise-wide IT initiatives that enhance the student experience, support innovative teaching and research, ensure cybersecurity and data privacy, and optimize administrative operations.
The VP/CIO serves as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, advising university leadership on emerging technology trends—such as artificial intelligence, digital learning ecosystems, cloud-first strategies, data governance, and sustainable IT practices—and aligning IT strategy with institutional priorities, including student success, affordability, and operational excellence.
This role is accountable for designing, integrating, and supporting a modern, secure, and resilient digital infrastructure, including enterprise applications, instructional technologies, wired and wireless networks, telecommunications, on-premises and cloud-based computing, and help desk operations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of a future-ready IT strategy that enables innovation, sustainability, and institutional effectiveness across all academic, administrative, and research areas.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, agility, digital equity, and user-centric service delivery throughout the Information Technology Services (ITS) organization.
- Evaluate and adopt transformative technologies, including artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and automated business practices, to enhance learning, advising, research, and decision-making.
- Ensure robust cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance (e.g., GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, NIST 800-171), and proactive risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university data and systems.
- Provide leadership in data governance, institutional analytics, and business intelligence to enable data-informed and equitable decision-making at all levels of the institution.
- Direct the management and optimization of enterprise systems, including Workday for HR, finance, and student applications, Canvas as a learning management system, digital identity and access controls, and the Microsoft 365 application platform.
- Oversee the campus network and telecommunications infrastructure, including next-generation wireless deployments (e.g., Wi-Fi 6E/7), cloud-based communication systems, Internet of Things (IoT) integrations, and campus safety/security technologies (e.g., cameras, card readers, emergency notification systems).
- Support the university’s mission by expanding digital access, online learning environments, and hybrid teaching tools to meet evolving student, faculty, and workforce development needs.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to assess needs, identify opportunities, and prioritize IT projects through transparent governance and advisory structures (e.g., IT Advisory Council and other shared governance bodies).
- Provide oversight of ITS financial operations, including budget development, capital planning, procurement, contract negotiation, and sustainable vendor relationship management with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value.
Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing ITS staff through professional development, coaching, and a culture of accountability, equity, innovation, and well-being.
Other Duties and Assignments
- Serve as a university spokesperson and advocate on IT-related matters to internal and external stakeholders, including trustees, accreditors, alumni, donors, and industry partners.
- Represent the university in relevant professional associations and consortia to benchmark practices, influence higher education technology standards, and build collaborative partnerships across the sector.
- Advance institutional goals of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive excellence through strategic technology use.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Job Requirements
Please note that this role is an in-person position based in Arlington, VA. Position will be open until filled.
The hiring range for this role is $185,000 - $213,000. The offered salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and is aligned with the University’s financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded. But total compensation goes well beyond your salary. As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; and pet insurance. You’ll also have access to a credit union, a tuition remission program to support your professional growth and is open to qualified dependents, and contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan to help secure your financial future. On top of that, our generous paid time off plan gives you the flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role-related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening, as applicable. Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional level work experience in information technology in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT, preferably with at least 5 years in higher education.
- Proven success leading digital transformation initiatives, preferably in a Workday ERP environment.
- Demonstrated experience with AI integration, cybersecurity management, cloud-based systems, and digital learning technologies.
- Experience fostering student-centered innovations through technology.
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Entrepreneurial approach to create new value, foster innovation, and promote continuous improvement.
- Skilled in vendor and contract negotiations, RFP development, and service level management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and change leadership skills.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of building collaborative teams, advancing shared governance, and developing cross-institutional partnerships.
Commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth, and staying abreast of evolving higher education challenges and opportunities.