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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Massachusetts College of Art and Design for Chief Information & Technology Officer Search

(October 31, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Chief Information & Technology Officer at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The role of Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) offers an extraordinary platform to shape the College’s culture, strategy, and technology enterprise, positioning MassArt at the intersection of art, design, and digital transformation. This position will report to the President through the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Chief of Staff. The CITO will direct the next Technology Master Plan, implement forward-thinking systems and align technology strategy with the College’s academic and operational goals. This is a rare leadership opportunity to build and inspire a high-performing IT team, drive innovation across academic and administrative systems, and ensure MassArt remains ahead of the curve in creative technology solutions. With a focus on innovation, security, and strategy, the CITO will anticipate emerging trends in cybersecurity, academic technology, and enterprise systems while maintaining a robust, resilient IT infrastructure.

Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators, and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. They’ve spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 1,900+ students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Affordable Excellence

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability. Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.