Deputy Chief Information Officer

Deputy Chief Information Officer

The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO). UCF seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to support the Chief Information Officer, lead strategic university-wide initiatives, and oversee all ERP systems and core platforms.

Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program , UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation — and outer space — ever since. With more than 69,000 students, UCF is the largest university by enrollment in Florida and one of the largest universities in the nation. It has more than 13,000 employees and an operating budget of over $2 billion. UCF researchers received $229 million in fiscal year 2024 for funded research. In Fall 2024, the freshman class had an average SAT combined score of 1342 , the Burnett Honors College enrolled 510 new students, and the number of incoming National Merit Scholars ranked UCF among the top 25 colleges and universities. Additional details are available at this link . The University offers 111 bachelor’s , 98 master’s , 33 research doctorates, 3 professional doctorates and 3 specialist degree programs, and it leads all universities in Florida in conferring more than 18,000 degrees a year. UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local impact, and the integration of technology and learning.

The Deputy Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and acts as second-in-command to the CIO. The Deputy CIO is responsible for establishing and enforcing the university-wide framework for IT policy, standards, and governance, while simultaneously providing executive leadership and oversight for all enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and core administrative platforms. This role is crucial for ensuring that the university's technology investments are strategically aligned, operationally compliant, and effectively support the mission of UCF.

The Deputy CIO will play a key leadership role in the UCF IT Office , delivering essential technology solutions in support of the university’s goals, mission, and operations. The IT office includes the offices of Infrastructure, Technical Resources, Enterprise Systems and Governance, Network, Strategy, the Tech Product Center (TPC), and Information Security. UCF IT plays a crucial role in driving key aspects of the University’s strategic goals in areas that impact student success, academic and research initiatives, Innovation, and institutional operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in information technology, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role (director equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic projects and working with enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing teams and budgets in a fast-paced setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desired.
• Experience in higher education, particularly at an R1 institution, or in public sector/hybrid cloud environments.
• Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Additional information on the university and this opportunity can be found at

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

The review of applications will begin immediately. For best consideration, please submit applications (including a cover letter and resume) addressing qualifications and interest in the position. Materials should be submitted via the DSG | Storbeck Talent Profile .

Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:

Steve Leo, Managing Director
Brian Bustin, Senior Associate

[email protected]

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].