American Society for Microbiology

Chief Information Officer (Hybrid)

Job Overview

The Chief Information Officer is part of the senior management team and provides vision and leadership in the development and implementation of ASM’s information technology. The position is responsible for enterprise-wide IT operations as well as planning and implementing information systems to support the business. The Chief Information Officer is required to collaborates and partner with ASM’s leadership team on strategic opportunities to advance the mission of the Society. This position develops and implements long- and short-term strategies for information technology investment and use.

Accountabilities (are the critical activities and results the position is held accountable to produce)

  • Organizational Strategy & Leadership
  • Board-Level Advisory & Support
  • Drive Engagement
  • Support & Cultivate
  • Program Management
  • Communication
  • Enterprise IT Architecture, Planning & Governance
  • Data Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Support Users and Business Units

Essential Functions (defines the critical end results expected of the jobholder related to the accountabilities above)

  • Create and maintain an Information Management Roadmap to ensure information technology investments can be structured and planned to meet business goals, create opportunities, and manage technology investments over time.
  • Develop, mentor and coach IT staff and others in the organization to create a sustainable team culture, which values self-improvement, instilled customer focus and meets performance goals.
  • Collaborate with the ASM senior leadership team and volunteer board of directors to identify and execute on strategic opportunities to advance the mission of the Society to ensure available information technology tools are used and applied efficiently and effective to maximize the performance of all business units at ASM.
  • Establish structured goals, customer communication best practices, cost controls and project management standards to enhance implementation processes and the effectiveness of large-scale projects to increase the success of technology related projects.
  • Responsiveness to the CEO and to the organizational needs.
  • Expand and improve the availability, transparency, and accuracy of ASM data and analytical capacities to improve the effectiveness of operations across the organization and staff insights into performance.
  • Manage all operations of Information Technology department including staffing, project planning and a multi- million-dollar annual budget to ensure the IT team can provide basic business productivity services, implement, and support major business systems, and support the information technology needs of all business units.
  • This position description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.

Technical Competencies (are applied or practical knowledge and skills needed for effective technical performance)

  • Analytics – Collects, analyzes, and structures information, provides insight and advice; gather and analyze reliable, relevant, and verifiable information, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
  • Project Management Skills – Plans, initiates, executes, controls, and closes projects. Tracks and manages resources, timeliness, costs, deliverables, and performance, and implements contingency plans, if necessary, to ensure projects are successfully completed.
  • Organizational Knowledge – People who are organizationally “savvy”, like to dive into the deep dive with regard to internal and external developments, excel in dynamic environments with many stakeholders, projects, and processes.
  • Planning and Organizing Skills – The ability to organize, prioritize, and, where applicable, delegate work activities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
  • Presentation & Written Communication Skills ­– either “one-on-one" or within a group setting, employing the use of various media to share ideas, convey information, and obtain necessary inputs in a clear and concise manner.
  • Domain Knowledge – Demonstrates professional/technical knowledge, skills, and expertise within functional areas. Stays current on best practices and the ability to apply that knowledge and/or skill in a variety of work situations.
  • Enterprise Processes and Technologies – Understands and effectively uses standard office equipment such as personal computers/laptops, and office automation software. Uses new, specialized or the organization-specific equipment, technologies, software, databases, and systems, as required, in accordance with the organization policies. Up to date on social media and uses it appropriately on behalf of ASM.
  • Business Expertise, Policies, and Budget Allocation – Demonstrates an understanding of own functional area, the business of the Department and the ASM’s needs and priorities. Understands and applies knowledge of ASM strategies, business priorities and policies to accomplish goals and execute on business area work programs. Manages budgets, workforce planning and risk management.

Behavioral Competencies (are observable behaviors and skills that matter most for success)

  • Instills Trust (Respect/Honor) – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  • Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
  • Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Build Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Business Insight - Applying knowledge of the industry and the marketplace to advance the organization's mission.
  • Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
  • Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and though challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Builds Networks – Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
  • Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
  • Global Perspective – Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
  • Cultivates Information – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Management Responsibility

  • Responsible for all decisions related to the management of the Department regarding personnel actions, acquisitions and utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems.
  • All facets of this position are self-directed within the policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors and broad guidelines established by the CEO.
  • This position is responsible to the CEO for the organization’s fiscal management and in this capacity rules on the allocation of expenditures.
  • This position is responsible for the development of budgets for all existing programs and new proposals, gives signatory approval for expenditures, contracts, subcontracts, and personal service agreements and is the final signature on checks.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role and may sit or use PC for long periods of time. Bending, reaching, or stooping may be necessary for use of filing cabinets or other office cabinets or office machines. This job operates in a professional office environment and remote. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Salary Range- $204,491 - $270,934
  • Seniority level

    Executive
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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