Chief Information and Innovation Officer

Shape the future of teaching, learning and infrastructure for a nationally recognized school during a transformational Centennial chapter.

Tower Hill School seeks a Chief Information and Innovation Officer to join its senior administrative team beginning in the 2016-17 year. The CIO will join Tower Hill for its Centennial chapter, engaging in virtually all aspects of the school with respect to innovation and infrastructure. The CIO will report directly to the Head of School and has the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and vision, ensuring that information technology, infrastructure, academic technology and efficient systems are integrated successfully, within the mission and operation of the school. The CIO will oversee the school's technology infrastructure, with a vision towards the future of teaching and learning and daily operations of a school committed to excellence and innovation. The CIO will create and oversee a dedicated and talented team and will serve as a key strategic partner for faculty, staff, development, admission, administration, parents and the board. The ideal candidates will have leadership experience in both education and in the technology field; he/she will be positioned to ask bold questions and envision ways to continue to distinguish Tower Hill within the city of Wilmington, the region and the country.

The CIO will be a creative leader charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of innovative technology for the school. Knowledge of best practices in faculty development opportunities and integrating technology into academic programming is a priority. A keen eye and expertise in the area of updating systems across divisions and departments of the school are also priorities. The CIO will work collaboratively with school leaders and will advocate for changes in curriculum and program in order to advance the mission of the school and enhance students' experience.

The CIO will oversee all administrative aspects of technology programs and services in the school, including phone, security and related communication aspects. Designing, developing and analyzing school-based programs and applications are part of the CIO's portfolio. To this end, the CIO will effectively allocate and manage resources to support strategic priorities and initiatives, providing leadership in the allocation and purchase of new equipment, software and related budget oversight.

While an advanced degree in Educational Technology and experience with a wide range of software, hardware and operating systems are preferred, most important is a service mindset with an ambitious, "can do" attitude. The successful candidate will be willing and adept at working on both the granular and tactical and strategic levels.

Interested applicants should contact Assistant Head of School Harry Baetjer at teach@towerhill.org.