Director of Technology

This key administrative position encompasses leadership of both technology operations and technology education programs at The Hun School of Princeton, a thriving coed day/boarding institution for students in Grades 6 through Post-Graduate, located in beautiful Princeton, New Jersey.

In addition to meeting the diverse and rapidly evolving technology needs of Hun’s students and adults, the Director will shape the planning and implementation of systems, programs, and curricula that will carry the School’s technology into the future.

The Director of Technology is a 12-month, full-time position, reporting to the Associate Head of School.

The Director will:

• Meet the needs of technology end-users, including students, faculty, administration, staff, and external users.

• Manage current technology systems in place.

• Lead the planning, design, renovation, or new construction of technology infrastructure.

• Provide leadership in technology education and the integration of technology into the classroom.

• Lead a staff consisting of a network administrator, data systems manager, education technology designer, and technical support specialist.

• Develop and administer annual operating and capital budgets of the technology department.

• Ensure implementation of state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures and training.

Other duties include:

• Supervising the deployment and maintenance of network servers, services, and network software. Addressing installation needs as necessary. Monitoring the School’s network in order to ensure efficient operations and expansion as needed.

• Following technological trends, research, and current practice in educational technology and making recommendations for new directions and upgrades.

• Facilitating effective communication between technology staff and all technology users.

• Ensuring reliable operations and timely responses to issues in all areas of technology.

• Supporting faculty and staff through training, professional development, and individualized support.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated successful experience in meeting the complex needs of demanding end-users.

• Strong skills in organization, time management, and both written and oral communication.

• Extensive familiarity with both Windows and Macintosh platforms, as well as a broad range of education-related administrative software, i.e., Veracross, Blackbaud, finalsite, and SCOIR.

• Technical skills and experience with networks and related hardware, and a proven ability to diagnose and solve network problems.

• Knowledge and experience in teaching adults and leading professional development programs.

• Record of creative and innovative applications of technology in education.

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 645 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country’s best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

Our mission:

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

Our community:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.  

Our environment:

The working environment is an office and school environment on a hilly 50-acre campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The abilities to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment are required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.