IT Manager

The mission of SEED Schools is to provide students with a rigorous, college preparatory, boarding school model that prepares them for success in college and careers.

The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) opened in Fall 2022 as California’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school, the fourth SEED school in the nation. Building a ninth-grade cohort each year, SEED LA is currently serving ninth and tenth grade students enrolled for this 2023-2024 academic year. By the 2025-2026 school year, SEED LA will empower roughly 400 students in Grades 9-12 to achieve their full potential through our 24-hour learning environment. Our partnership with LA Metro provides a unique opportunity for students to advance their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while engaging in hands-on learning in the transportation field.

The success of the SEED model has been showcased in media outlets and publications such as 60 Minutes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and in the documentary film, Waiting for Superman. President Barack Obama has hailed SEED as “a true success story".

More information can be found on the school’s website: www.seedschoolla.org.

Position Overview:

The IT Manager at The SEED School of Los Angeles County will be responsible for overseeing the school's information technology systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and up-to-date. This role involves managing a variety of IT functions to support both administrative and academic operations, ultimately contributing to the school's mission of providing quality education and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management:
  • Manage and maintain the school's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and hardware components.
  • Ensure that the network infrastructure is secure, efficient, and capable of meeting the school's needs.
• Hardware and Software Support:
  • Provide technical support for hardware and software issues to staff and students.
  • Maintain an inventory of all IT equipment and software licenses.
• Data Security:
  • Implement and enforce data security measures to protect sensitive information.
  • Regularly update and monitor antivirus and anti-malware systems.
• User Support and Training:
  • Assist users with technical issues and provide training when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain user documentation for common IT tasks and procedures.
• Software and System Updates:
  • Keep software and operating systems up-to-date to ensure optimal performance.
  • Manage software licenses and subscriptions.
• IT Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage the IT department budget, recommending technology upgrades and improvements.
• Vendor Relations:
  • Evaluate and manage relationships with IT service providers, hardware vendors, and software suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors.
• Technology Planning:
  • Collaborate with school leadership to develop IT strategies aligned with the school's objectives.
  • Participate in long-term technology planning and decision-making.
• Emergency Response:
  • Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for IT systems.
  • Ensure the availability of backup systems and data in case of emergencies.