Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Information Officer: Position Profile

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) to serve in a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment in the institution’s continued growth and evolution. Reporting to the Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer, the Deputy CIO will play a central role in strengthening how technology supports UAB’s academic, research, and clinical missions across an increasingly complex enterprise.

Over the past several decades, UAB has emerged as one of the nation’s leading public research universities and academic medical centers, distinguished by its scale, interdisciplinary strength, and commitment to innovation. As the institution continues to grow in both size and sophistication, UAB Information Technology is advancing its role from a primarily service-oriented function to a strategic partner that enables institutional priorities through integrated, enterprise-wide solutions.

This evolution is reflected in several key initiatives and priorities currently underway across the institution. UAB is strengthening its IT governance model to ensure that technology investments are aligned with institutional priorities and informed by transparent, collaborative decision-making. At the same time, the University is advancing enterprise efforts such as Igniting Data Insights, a transformative initiative designed to modernize UAB’s data ecosystem and expand the use of analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-support tools, including the development of enterprise approaches to AI governance and value creation across academic, research, and administrative functions. These efforts, combined with continued growth in research activity, expansion of the academic health system, and increasing demand for coordinated technology services across both academic and clinical IT environments, underscore the need for strong integrative leadership within UAB IT.

Within this context, the Deputy CIO will serve as a key leader responsible for advancing alignment, coordination, and execution across the IT organization and the broader enterprise. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape how UAB IT operates internally while also strengthening its engagement with stakeholders across the institution. By strengthening governance, enhancing organizational coordination, and reinforcing a culture of accountability and service, the Deputy CIO will help position UAB IT as a trusted, strategic partner to academic and administrative leaders.

The Deputy CIO will also play a central role in advancing the continued integration of UAB’s academic, research, and clinical environments. As a leading academic medical center, UAB operates within a highly dynamic and regulated environment that requires thoughtful coordination across multiple domains. This role offers the opportunity to help advance shared approaches to technology planning, service delivery, and governance that reflect the unique needs of both academic and healthcare operations.

For an experienced and collaborative leader, this position presents a compelling and rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully at a pivotal moment in the evolution of a nationally recognized research university and academic medical center. The Deputy CIO will contribute to strengthening governance and operational effectiveness, advancing the strategic use of data and technology, and supporting a leadership culture that values coordination, communication, clarity, and execution.

With strong support from the CIO and an engaged leadership team, the successful candidate will be well positioned to help shape the next phase of UAB IT’s development and its contribution to the University’s mission. At the same time, Birmingham offers a dynamic and accessible community with a high quality of life, a growing innovation economy, and proximity to both natural and cultural amenities, providing an environment where leaders can make a significant professional impact while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling personal life.

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LeadExec is partnering with The University of Alabama at Birmingham in this national search. For inquiries, nominations, applications, and confidential conversations, please contact:

Lisa J. Marks, Founder & CEO
Leyla Kayi, Senior Search Consultant
413.335.6936
deputy-cio@leadexec.com

This position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, May 21, 2026, can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background check is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.