Associate Chief Information Officer, School of Medicine
University of California Riverside
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Posted: 03-Aug-24
Location: Riverside, California
Internal Number: 5488026
Associate Chief Information Officer, School of Medicine
Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Information Technology Salary: Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: School of Medicine Department: Matthew Gunkel Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information: Reporting to UCR's Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Associate Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCR leads and executes SOM's strategic IT initiatives in alignment with UCR ITS goals. Overseeing a team of IT professionals, this role delivers and implements a comprehensive range of IT products and services, including application services, infrastructure, networking, enterprise systems project management, information security, and data services. The Associate CIO chairs committees to evaluate and select cost-efficient, advanced technologies and oversees IT security within the health setting. In collaboration with the CMIO, the Associate CIO develops systems to meet the operational demands of clinical practice sites across a 220-mile region. This role also manages innovative IT solutions that support the SOM's educational, research, and clinical missions.
The Associate CIO oversees technology services for the SOM, including network resources, classroom technology, standalone technology resources, and web-based resources. They plan, develop, deploy, and maintain research technologies and services from the SOM, campus, cloud, or other UC Health locations. They also provide leadership in planning, designing, developing, installing, and maintaining hardware and software services, including cloud and custom systems. This requires understanding the systems and technologies used by medical schools and clinical enterprises, including platforms like the Medical Student Admissions System (AMP), New Innovations (Undergraduate & Graduate Medical Education), and Curriculum Management System. The Associate CIO partners with the CMIO to oversee UCR Health EMR systems such as EPIC.
With strong change management and communication skills, the Associate CIO develops and implements IT policies and protocols. They ensure structured roll-outs of new systems and applications, including training for faculty, staff, and students. The Associate CIO also directs risk assessments and implements strategies to address risks. This position regularly interfaces with the SOM Senior Leadership team, UCR Health Leadership team, and ITS leadership team to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with UCR's broader IT strategy. The Associate CIO for SOM is a senior leadership role within both ITS and SOM, providing leadership, vision, strategy, and direction for all technology-related initiatives, aligning with UCR's central IT goals.
This position is classified as on-site.
The full salary range for the Associate CIO, School of Medicine is $156,700 - $316,700 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $236,700 annually. UCR bases salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Requirements: Requirements
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
Advanced degree.
Preferred
Experience Requirements
10 - 15 years of related experience.
Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
Preferred
Experience in assessing, designing and implementing technology solutions specific to medical operations, including managing the technical implications of HIPAA and related medical and student regulations and policies.
Preferred
Typically 10 years or more of experience managing an Information technology organization.
Preferred
Experience with Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Integration and Information Architecture, Web Services Security, and Healthcare IT Systems
Preferred
Experience managing IT operations for clinical services
Preferred
Extensive experience with health systems and technologies (e.g., EPIC, Nuance, Acuity, MS Fabric, Find Help, etc.)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Preferred
Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)
Preferred
Leadership training and certification (e.g., Educause, MOR, Gartner, IDC, etc.)
Preferred
Special Conditions Special
Must pass a background check.
Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
Required
Minimum Requirements
Requires extensive and in-depth knowledge of Information Technology principles, theories, and concepts to manage functional area(s) and provide solutions.
Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and ability to determine a course of action based on these guidelines.
Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others involving project work and initiatives.
Comprehensive knowledge of subject area and broad knowledge of all IT areas sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment and direction.
Thorough knowledge of supervisory and leadership techniques in managing technical staff.
Experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, to include the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies.
Thorough knowledge of technical concepts and basic operating principles of data communications, computer hardware, vendor IT products, and software.
Ability to understand the process involved to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied products for use within a large and complex technical environment.
Experienced in leading change management activities and managing their impact across multiple organizations across division, college or institutional boundaries.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to large groups and senior management with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication.
Preferred Qualifications
Clearly understands the needs and concerns of the user groups in the organization and applies knowledge to better meet those needs.
Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing corporate strategy.
Demonstrated experience with senior management planning and budgeting.
Demonstrated leadership experience in an executive position.
In-depth understanding of HIPAA and other relevant regulations affecting medical and educational institutions.
Additional Information: Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Generic Scope Oversees through subordinate managers one or more large, complex departments or business units with multiple functional disciplines/occupations, OR manages a program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization as a whole, such as most or all of a campus, medical center, UCOP or the UC System. Has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets.
Custom Scope Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes decisions on Information Systems matters and ensures achievement of objectives. Responsible for managing and directing a large department or campuswide, medical center or Office of the President program(s). Reviews and approves recommendations for operational planning and control. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of department, division, or campus.
Department Custom Scope Reporting to UCRs Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Associate Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCR leads and executes SOMs strategic IT initiatives in alignment with UCR ITS goals. Overseeing a team of IT professionals, this role delivers and implements a comprehensive range of IT products and services, including application services, infrastructure, networking, enterprise systems project management, information security, and data services.
The Associate CIO chairs committees to evaluate and select cost-efficient, advanced technologies and oversees IT security within the health setting. In collaboration with the CMIO, the Associate CIO develops systems to meet the operational demands of clinical practice sites across a 220-mile region. This role also manages innovative IT solutions that support the SOMs educational, research, and clinical missions.
The Associate CIO oversees technology services for the SOM, including network resources, classroom technology, standalone technology resources, and web-based resources. They plan, develop, deploy, and maintain research technologies and services from the SOM, campus, cloud, or other UC Health locations. They also provide leadership in planning, designing, developing, installing, and maintaining hardware and software services, including cloud and custom systems. This requires understanding the systems and technologies used by medical schools and clinical enterprises, including platforms like the Medical Student Admissions System (AMP), New Innovations (Undergraduate & Graduate Medical Education), and Curriculum Management System. The Associate CIO partners with the CMIO to oversee UCR Health EMR systems such as EPIC.
With strong change management and communication skills, the Associate CIO develops and implements IT policies and protocols. They ensure structured roll-outs of new systems and applications, including training for faculty, staff, and students. The Associate CIO also directs risk assessments and implements strategies to address risks. This position regularly interfaces with the SOM Senior Leadership team, UCR Health Leadership team, and ITS leadership team to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with UCRs broader IT strategy. The Associate CIO for SOM is a senior leadership role within both ITS and SOM, providing leadership, vision, strategy, and direction for all technology-related initiatives, aligning with UCRs central IT goals.
The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably within a medical school or healthcare environment, and a proven track record in managing IT operations for clinical services. Strong expertise in cloud security, cloud computing integration, information architecture, web services security, and healthcare IT systems is essential. An in-depth understanding of HIPAA and other relevant regulations is required. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and develop strategic IT plans aligned with organizational goals is crucial. An advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field is preferred, along with certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or CHCIO.
The Associate CIO for SOM is a senior leadership role within both ITS and SOM, providing leadership, vision, strategy, and direction for all technology-related initiatives. This role drives the future of medical education and clinical practice through cutting-edge technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Oversees through subordinate managers the analysis of the needs of functional departments and helps to establish priorities for feasibility studies and systems design and implementation to develop new and/or modify information processing systems.
10%
Assesses and optimizes technology use at the UCR School of Medicine (SOM), implements new solutions in coordination with UCR IT, and stays current through professional development. Represents SOM and UCR IT within the academic medical community, including participation in AAMC groups and other groups within the UC Medical space as needed.
10%
Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
5%
Oversees completion of complex assignments requiring working knowledge of key business principles and practices.
5%
Provides guidance and direction for achievement of objectives (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning).