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.

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Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Information Officer: Position Profile

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.