Chief Information Officer
Position: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Reports to: Head of School
Organization: Miami Country Day School
Post Date: January 19, 2016
Application Deadline: February 29, 2016, or until filled
Start Date: July 1, 2016
Specific Duties
(A) Leadership and Strategy
• Manage the three functional areas and their respective directors: Information Technology, Data and Web Services, and Educational Technology
• Manage and plan the technology budget
• Serve on and/or oversee technology-related committees at the leadership, faculty and staff, and student levels
• Collaborate with the Head, the Board, the three Division Heads and the COO on strategic and operational aspects of technology
• Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans for technology that are aligned with the mission and values of the school and that support the goals of the various divisions and departments
• Serve as an actively engaged member of the Leadership Team
• Attend professional development opportunities as necessary to ensure that Miami Country Day maintains a top-tier, cutting edge technology program
• Oversee the research and evaluation of emerging technologies for IT, DWS, and Ed Tech
• Ensure that all members of the technology department are properly trained and are receiving the necessary professional growth opportunities to stay current in their respective fields
• Ensure that all members of the community are receiving sufficient internal and external technology training
• Maintain an active presence in the local, regional, and national educational technology communities
• Ensure the successful establishment and maintenance of local, regional, and national partnerships to support the strategic goals of the educational technology program
(B) Operations
• Ensure that all three functional departments are collaborating and cooperating as a cohesive team with a common set of objectives and priorities
• Interact with administrators, faculty, staff and students to ensure that all three functional departments are (1) providing consistent and satisfactory service and support; (2) meeting the needs of the end-users; and (3) aligned with the business, academic, and operational objectives of the school
• Establish and evaluate technology policies, procedures, and processes in areas related to: end-user support, data management, network security, hardware deployment, and budget allocation
• Oversee and evaluate the deployment of all hardware, software, and systems from various perspectives, including: cost-effectiveness; customer satisfaction; compliance; asset management; migration, rollout, and transition; efficiency; and performance
• Maintain and evaluate all third-party vendor relationships
• Oversee the hiring and supervision all technology staff
• Other duties as assigned
Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
Miami Country Day is looking for candidates who can demonstrate...
• A strong set of technology skills and professional training. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement, though a graduate degree in management, instructional technology, information technology or other relevant field is highly desirable.
• Significant experience as a technology leader, including areas such as: project management, change management, enterprise systems design and management, end-user training and support, financial planning, and direct employee supervision
• Experience working in a technology department of an educational institution.
• A successful history of implementing and growing large-scale technology professional development experiences for employees—particularly faculty.
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training.
• A thoughtful but determined approach to change management and department unification—while still remaining true to organizational goals and community culture.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and patient mindset.
• Visionary leader in tune with the needs of a dynamic and diverse faculty
An ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and an ability to access technology hardware in small, hard-to-reach spaces.
To Apply
Ed Tech Recruiting is acting on behalf of Miami Country Day to recruit exceptional technology professionals to fill this extraordinary opportunity. Please direct any inquiries to:
Gabriel Lucas
Principal, Ed Tech Recruiting
gabe@edtechrecruiting.com
Please read the full opportunity statement, which is a PDF download located at the top of this page. Applications will be considered through February 29, 2016, or until the position is filled. Candidates should send the following PDF attachments to jobs@edtechrecruiting.com:
• Cover letter addressed to the MCDS search committee
• CV or résumé
• A list of four or more references (including phone numbers and emails—we will obtain your permission first before contacting references)
• Up to three letters of reference (optional)
• Statement of educational philosophy that addresses the following prompt:
How can and should a unified independent school technology department—and in particular the senior leader of that department—provide guidance, inspiration, and support to a broader movement of educational transformation within a school, one that is led by the head of that school and embraced by administrators and faculty—with respect to curriculum, innovation, and all aspects of educational technology?