Location
Bethlehem, PA | United States
Job description
The Director of Technology is expected to provide vision and direction for school-wide technology. While working with administrative and campus directors, as well as department leaders. This individual will support innovative instructional practices amongst the faculty, and work with all heads of departments to promote the thoughtful evolution and integration of technology across all areas of school life– instructional, administrative, and others. The successful candidate will possess both educational understanding and technological expertise, possessing a wide variety of skills and be willing to provide all levels of technology support, from helping users with simple problems to planning long term strategy around the use of technology. The Director will manage the IT department providing leadership oversight of people, equipment, software, systems and budgets with the ability to provide counsel and mentorship for all aspects of the school’s educational and network technology. The Director of Technology will also lead the school’s cybersecurity efforts and planning.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide vision and leadership for technology for all IT operations that can take the school into the future, enabling growth and ensuring the compatibility of systems and strategy across the entire organization.
- Collaborate with the other senior leaders of the school and within cross-functional teams to understand the schools’ challenges in order to implement solutions that deliver measurable results and support technological innovation in classrooms.
- Lead and oversee the implementation of a collaborative process to develop a strategic vision and multi-year plan for technology that is aligned to the school’s overall strategic plan, values, culture, and departmental needs.
- Participate in and lead school management discussions around IT initiatives, including project scoping, project approval, project execution, cost management, and all internal and external relationships related to technology platforms.
- Oversee the IT procurement and deployment process, including vendor, consultant and service agreements for hardware and software.
- Model and support best practices in innovation, technology integration, and instructional design.
- Work in collaboration with technology personnel associated with educational software to assess the best choices for student curriculum and special programs.
- Ensure the performance, maintenance and integrity of all technology systems with a focus on innovation, security and efficiency.
- Manage operations of critical technology platforms, systems (SIS, LMS, etc.) database integrity and management.
- Set policy, regulations,system standards, and operating procedures for use of technology including the establishment and management of a Data & Analytics Strategy.
- Establish, manage and drive IT vendor relationships, plan and manage the IT budget, and work in partnership with the CFOO to find efficiencies and cost savings.
- Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, performance, goal-setting, training and evaluation while maintaining a commitment to outstanding customer service.
- Assess the current data storage on all campus locations. Initiate a backup plan for faculty/staff/student technology and implement. Suggest plan to better protect the data stored on technology devices and prepare a comprehensive plan for restoration of data in the event of a system failure
- Establish and document technology procedures and policies, including disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and business continuity strategies.
- Provide expertise in cybersecurity, and a strategic mindset to ensure that the school is prepared to meet the evolving challenges of the digital age.
- Serve as the school’s spokesperson and ambassador for technology initiatives, fostering innovation and a forward-looking technological environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive IT professional experience, including experience at a management level with supervision of customer-service oriented teams and budget oversight responsibilities.
- Experience working in K-12 schools, higher ed or as a classroom teacher (or equivalent) is preferred.
- Deep knowledge of the complexity of systems in a school with an ability to strategically sync operations to ensure security and maximize efficiency across academics and operations.
- A collaborative, cooperative, empathetic, and innovative leader with a high emotional quotient who is able to work with constituents with varying levels of technological competence.
- Teacher-leader orientation with a willingness and ability to implement professional development training for faculty and staff.
- Action oriented, “hands-on” project leader who plans and executes in detail making difficult decisions and taking end-to-end responsibility for achieving results.
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure strategic planning, delivery, project management, and policy development.
- Knowledge of emerging educational technologies, standards, and regulations, with a commitment to student data privacy.
- Knowledge of best practices in academic and informational technology and engagement in related professional organizations.
- Strong supervisory and staff development skills.
- Experience in developing security policies, procedures, and awareness programs
- Technical knowledge of network and computer operating systems, hardware, and standards.
- Familiarity with learning management systems, Macintosh OS, Woogle Workspace, Blackbaud, JAMF, Aruba wireless preferred.
- Understanding of business theory, process, management, budgeting and purchasing operations.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Personally committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and holding individuals accountable for discriminatory behaviors or actions.
- Enthusiasm for personal and professional growth.
About Moravian Academy
Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a PK through 12th grade coeducational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises 900 students and 200 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:
The Downtown Campus for Grades P-8 inside the national historic landmark district that is at the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
The Merle Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem;
The Swain School for grades PK-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.
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