NOTICE OF VACANCY

Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for the position of
Assistant Vice President for Core Applications for Information Services.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Assistant Vice President for Core Applications is a full-time, 12 month, permanent Administrative/Professional position with Washington State University’s Information Services department. This position will report to the Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO), and will provide executive level oversight and leadership in the provisioning and delivery of the enterprise information systems that support the business operations of the entire WSU system, statewide.

The Assistant Vice President will oversee the project management of future strategic information technology initiatives for enterprise information systems. This position will coordinate closely with other units within IT to ensure integrated support services to the entire WSU system, statewide.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in IT supporting, maintaining and developing mission critical applications such as HR/payroll, grants and student systems, which has included at least five (5) years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing an ERP Solution, such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Sunguard/Banner, SAP.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Ten (10) years experience in management and administration of technology related teams including senior level experience in an information technology organization.
• Proficiency with appropriate technologies to ensure credible performance and representation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and completing enterprise-wide technology projects
• Familiarity with large university environment, preferable in a Research One institution.
• Leadership ability demonstrated through building effective alignment among diverse groups.
• Demonstrated skill in organizational assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate vision and organizational direction.

Washington State University is a land grant, comprehensive research institution with a statewide enrollment of approximately 22,000 students. Biennial revenues and expenditures are in excess of $1 billion. The Pullman campus serves 18,000 students with 8,000 residing in University approved housing, creating one of the largest residential universities in the West. Pullman offers a friendly small-town living environment. Campuses are also located in three urban communities across the state.

Application review begins September 30, 2008. Submit a cover letter and resume identifying skills and experience related to the specific duties, responsibilities and minimum and preferred qualifications of this position, as well as the name and contact information of three professional references, including one reference who can verify qualifications and experience to:

Mariah Luft, Clerical Manager
Washington State University
P.O. Box 641048
Pullman, WA 99164-1048
Email: mluft@wsu.edu