IT Director

The Quaker School at Horsham - Horsham, Pennsylvania - Full time SUMMARY Located about 40 minutes north of Philadelphia, The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) champions learners with complex challenges, building individualized paths to futures filled with possibilities for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, and anxiety disorders. TQS serves just under 100 students from kindergarten through grade 12, along with a Real-World Ready program for students 1-2 years out of high school. TQS is a place where students who struggle in mainstream environments shine; students find the right-fit path forward to fulfilling their full potential. Over the years, TQS has recognized the need to responsibly and appropriately invest in technology, in a way that complements its student-centered, high-touch educational program. TQS deploys MacBooks to its faculty, and iPads and Chromebooks to students depending on the grade level. Meanwhile, classrooms have digital whiteboards and other adaptive, assistive, and instructional technologies. TQS seeks an IT director, a new position that will oversee and manage all IT/IS operations, systems, and support. The IT director is taking over from a third-party managed services provider (MSP), which has been supporting the school for many years but will be departing at the end of this calendar year. This is a hands-on leadership role with no direct reports, but the school understands the need to leverage outside support for major system upgrades and installations. The IT director will report to the CFO. The school is eager for the new IT director to start late fall of 2024, so that a graceful handoff can occur with the outgoing MSP. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Priority Deadline : September 22, 2024 Virtual Semifinal Round: Mid-to-late October On-site Final Round: Early November Decision Announced: Week of November 15 Start Date: December 2024 Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Classification: Full-time, Exempt SPECIFIC DUTIES Systems Management Oversee and evaluate the deployment of all hardware and software in terms of migration, rollout, customer satisfaction, performance, and asset management. Identify, suggest, and implement improvements to the application system environment, including processes, functions, and database structures. Administer the school's network, servers, data storage, phone system, A/V installations, printing systems, and other IT infrastructure, and ensure that these and other technology systems are delivering a reliable service and meeting the needs of faculty, staff, and students. Interface with other departments to provide essential data services and report management. Faculty, Staff, & Student Partnership Serve as the school's technology project manager for upgrades and transitional initiatives, both school-wide and within specific departments. Design and deliver essential technology training for faculty, staff, students, and parents. Be a visible presence and hands-on support partner to ensure that requests for technology assistance are addressed in a timely and professional manner. Provide A/V planning and support for on-site events and meetings, some of which occur on the evenings and weekends. Technology Leadership Under the direction of the CFO and in partnership with other school leaders, engage collaboratively with long-term technology planning and strategy. Evaluate emerging technologies in support of current, as well as future, academic and operational needs. Manage the technology budget and general operations of the technology program. Report directly to the CFO and perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES Professional Qualifications Possession of a bachelor's degree Experience coordinating or managing technology projects and initiatives, preferably in an educational institution Experience administering data systems or enterprise applications Prior experience supporting IT operations, including: security, networking, backup, disaster and recovery planning, risk management, or hardware deployment Leadership & Personal Qualities An eagerness to step away from the office and seek out colleagues across campus, in the spirit of cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships Curious passion for technology, and a highly skilled problem solver Excellent budgeting skills with the ability to plan strategically and cost-effectively, as well as prioritize resources Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training An understanding of the unique technology needs of an independent school supporting students with complex challenges A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of The Quaker School at Horsham Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and access hardware in hard-to-reach spaces TO APPLY For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-07