Position: Chief Information Officer

Employer: The United Arab Emirates University

Job Description:
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) seeks an individual to serve as the Chief Information Officer, who will provide leadership, coordination, planning and management of the technology infrastructure and broader functions related to access to information within the Nation.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The individual appointed will oversee the maintenance and development of exemplary access to information of all kinds, including but not limited to academic and administrative computing, voice and data communications, Web, wireless and attendant technologies and paperless functionality. This will also include expansion of both digital and print library collections in support of the research, teaching and service mission of the UAEU.

The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Provost and will lead strategic and operational governance processes to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.

The appointee will also provide leadership for the continuing development of a consortium for access to scholarly information of all kinds among two (2) of the Federal higher education institutions of the UAE (UAEU and the Higher Colleges of Technology) which will be open to membership by other higher public and private education institutions in the UAE and its individual Emirates. It is expected that the appointee will provide leadership and oversight for the consortium as it now exists, and work to increase its role and scope within the Nation through the invited inclusion of all other higher education and research entities within the UAE. This expansion will come through the development of effective partnerships with schools, school systems and the national and individual Emirate governments, all to enable access to scholarly information, either within or in association with the consortium.

Qualifications:
The desired candidates will process a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and have a minimum of five years experience as senior management of library and information systems, instructional technology, software engineering or related fields, preferably in a university setting. Must have evidence of leadership principles and expertise in planning, collaboration and working knowledge of advance current information technologies, network systems and applications. Excellent English communication skills to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain partnerships with diverse constituencies. The critical nature of technology requires that the Chief Information Officer have knowledge related to information security and IT policy development, as well as proven abilities in complex program planning management, budget development and human resources. The UAEU is the premier educational institution of the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1976 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, its role and responsibility includes the support and development of other educational and research institutions in the Nation.

Application Procedure:
The UAEU invites applications and nominations for this important position to include a letter of interest addressing the qualifications outlined, a current resume, and the names and contact information of 3-5 references, to be submitted in confidence electronically or via fax as indicated below. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.

For full consideration, all applications should be submitted no later than April 30, 2011 to:
Rene Dennis Deputy Provost UAEU rdennis@uaeu.ac.ae
Fax submissions to +971 3-7134907
For inquiries please call +971 3-7135990