Director of Technology

Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
USA-NC-Charlotte
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Information Technology
Description

Position Summary

The Director of Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organization, integration, implementation and maintenance of all IT functions. The Director of Technology must partner with students, faculty and staff to enhance school operations and improve the current infrastructure by developing a strategic, long-term technology plan for the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision and day-to-day management of the Technology Department
Remain current on new developments in software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training and maintenance
Manage IT inventory of all school-owned or leased equipment
Ensure the coordination, security and efficiency of network infrastructure
Identify, evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses
Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, security and privacy of information
Spearhead technology initiatives that support teaching and learning
Direct, supervise and evaluate IT staff in terms of their performance responsibilities and productivity
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise IT Department Staff

Qualifications

Education and Experience​

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field
At least five years’ experience managing an IT department and actively supporting a network infrastructure
Experience working in an educational environment preferred
Or combination of equivalent experience, education, and training

Skills

Strong project management skills
Excellent relational skills and leadership capabilities
Demonstrated knowledge of technology hardware
Ability to relate to all levels of the user community
Ability to envision new ways to leverage technology to improve the performance of core business processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to establish key metrics and measures of department performance
Adheres to the highest level of professionalism by demonstrating honesty, integrity and maturity

Working Conditions and Environment

Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity
Frequently talk and hear
Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor temperatures of heat and cold
Long or odd hours, as needed