Director of Information Technology

Description

The Director of Information Technology is one of the educational leaders of the school and will champion St. Xavier as a leader in Educational Technology.

The Director of Information Technology is a 12-month position that is a direct report to the Principal of St. Xavier High School. This position will require hours outside of the normal school day.

Primary

• Promotes technology use that will advance the school’s mission

• Manages, supports and develops all IT personnel, promoting superior customer service and skill growth.

• Responsible for the school’s technology, including but not limited to hardware, software and infrastructure.

• Manages the acquisition, maintenance and upgrades of all hardware and software.

• Manages and supervises all audio-visual needs and requests for the organization.

• Manages all aspects of network hardware components, including installation, maintenance and upgrades.

• Manages and supports wireless infrastructure and hardware.

• Creates and maintains documentation for software, licenses and processes.

• Implements and maintains the school network, including the security, integrity and preservation of school information.

• Works with Director of Technology Integration to ensure the educational technology needs of the students and faculty are met.

• Maintains an accurate inventory of all hardware and software, purchased both by St. Xavier and Auxiliary funding.

• Leads and manages Help-Desk requests, prioritizing students and faculty. • Manages and sets the technology yearly budget.

• Supports all technologies used throughout the building while designing and encouraging pilot projects.

• Coordinates with external vendors to ensure seamless delivery of technology needs and services.

• Maintains all domain names. • Oversees the creation, maintenance and deployment of all computer images.

• Punctual submission, maximization and usage of E-Rate reimbursement.

• Disseminates technology-related education to faculty via bulletins, presentations, etc.

• Maintains the telephone and voicemail system. • Remains technically competent and engages in relevant professional development.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The Director of Information Technology shall be a person who has a dynamic personality, is organized, well rounded, engaging, and who facilitates growth and collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, the ideal candidate:

• Is motivated by the school’s mission has evidence of mission-driven leadership in a school setting

• Possess a strong work-ethic with high ethical standards

• Has a minimum of five to seven years of relevant professional experience

• Has relevant supervisory experiences

• Experience managing wireless networks, preferably Extreme Wireless

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Has (or is willing to obtain) requisite field certifications

• Shows demonstrated track record of leadership experience in a school setting

Competencies

• Strong leader

• Engaging and approachable

• Practicing Catholic preferred

• Ability to delegate

• Communicator & collaborator

• Able to balance a variety of competing priorities

• Bold & decisive in decision making – able to take risk