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Fractional Chief Information Officer (CIO)Client Company/Dept. Name: Western Wyoming Community CollegeAddress: 2500 College Drive, E-460 - City: Rock Springs - State: Wyoming - Zip Code: 82901Duration of the project: Project Start Date: Nov. 13, 2026 - Project End Date: 3-year initial term, with renewal optionsNo. of Openings: 1 - No. of Maximum Submissions: 1Due date for Resume submission: 10/15/2026Role summary: Serves as WWC's senior technology leader, not only an occasional advisor. The CIO leads the internal IT function and oversees the contracted cybersecurity and help desk providers. The role also owns technology strategy, governance, budget and vendor management.Reports to: WWC Vice President for Administrative ServicesDirect reports: WWC internal IT staff (7); contracted cybersecurity and help desk leadsLocation: US-based; remote work is acceptable, with onsite presence in Rock Springs and visits to Green River and outreach centers as neededAllocation: 0.5–0.6 FTE (about 20–24 hrs/week), plus after-hours availability for critical issuesKey responsibilities:Supervise and direct WWC's internal IT staff (PC technicians, Colleague application support, systems/network administrators) and coordinate day-to-day technology operations.Develop and carry out a technology strategic plan and annual roadmap aligned with WWC's goals for student success, workforce development and community engagement.Set up IT governance: a technology steering committee, prioritization, IT policies and decision rights.Lead the Discovery & Assessment phase covering infrastructure, systems, IT organization, support operations and strategic needs.Produce the CIO 90-day plan with milestones and deliverables.Build IT budgets and resource allocation recommendations; lead technology procurement and vendor management within WWC approval processes.Oversee major projects and digital transformation, including the Ellucian Colleague (on-prem SQL) roadmap, Canvas, the Microsoft 365 A5 adoption and cloud strategy.Govern cybersecurity and the managed security and help desk services, including SLA review, escalation and coordination across vendors.Lead risk management and business continuity planning with the vCISO.Report to and consult with WWC executive leadership, cabinet and the Board of Trustees as requested.Deliverables owned: technology strategic plan, annual technology roadmap, governance recommendations, project oversight reports, budget and resource planning recommendations, and the CIO 90-day plan.Skill set info: Experience: 15+ years in IT, including 8+ years as CIO, VP of IT or IT Director in higher education or the public sectorRequired qualifications:15+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 8+ years as CIO or IT Director; community college experience strongly preferred.Track record leading IT teams through strategic planning, budget cycles and major ERP/SIS or LMS initiatives.Hands-on knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or Banner, Canvas or another LMS, and Microsoft 365 / Azure environments.Working knowledge of FERPA, GLBA Safeguards Rule, NIST CSF and higher education IT governance.Proven ability to present to boards, presidents and cabinet-level leaders.Preferred: EDUCAUSE involvement; experience with Wyoming Community College Commission or state reporting; references from community colleges of similar size (preferred by Addendum 3, Q4).Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or Business; Master's (MBA, MS-IT or MPA) preferred.Certifications (if required): CGEIT, CISM or CISSP, PMP, ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader, TOGAF.Documentation Required for submission: Updated ResumeWork Hours: 0.5–0.6 FTE (about 20–24 hrs/week), plus after-hours availability for critical issuesWork authorization required: USC/GC/EAD/H1 alsoRelocation is accepted: NoRemote work: Yes, remote is fine. Onsite visits to Rock Springs as neededAdditional Notes if any: Candidate can be based anywhere in the US. Being located in or near Rock Springs, Wyoming is a preference only, not a requirement. Onsite visits to Rock Springs, Green River and outreach centers will be needed from time to time.

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