Director of Technology

We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as our DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY. The Director of Technology is responsible for leading the technology team whose primary focus is to develop and enact a mission-aligned VPA technology vision in collaboration with members of our VPA community from faculty, staff, administration, parents, and students. SPECIFIC DUTIES IT Operations Oversee and evaluate the deployment of all hardware, software, and systems from various perspectives, including cost-effectiveness; customer satisfaction; compliance; asset management; migration, rollout, and transition; and performance Develop and implement the department budget; evaluate internal IT systems for performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction; and oversee and manage all accounts, contracts and financial issues related to the department Ensure IT data security, risk management, disaster recovery and planning processes are in place and receive regular review for currency and adequacy Data / Systems Oversee the maintenance and reliability of the school's enterprise data / systems environment, including major systems such as: SIS, LMS, CMS, financial and accounting, and advancement Work with senior leadership and various operational and academic departments to ensure they have the necessary access to, and reporting of, data Coordinate technology projects with other departments and outside entities Serve as the school's primary project manager for enterprise-wide data transitions Leadership and Strategy Oversee the hiring, supervision, evaluation and growth of all technology staff, and ensure that the department structure supports the school’s needs and goals Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans for technology that are aligned with departmental needs, school values, and organizational culture Lead and direct IT governance, planning, policy development, and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing hardware and software deployment, and service provision Anticipate the needs of diverse constituents, monitoring trends and innovations in the industry and making actionable recommendations Requirements Professional Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement, though a graduate degree is highly desirable Prior enterprise technology leadership experience, preferably in a school Leadership and Personal Qualities: Extensive technical knowledge in areas of IT security, network components, computer operating systems, protocols and standards Excellent budgeting skills with the ability to plan strategically and cost-effectively and prioritize resources Proven supervisory and staff development skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community Inspirational, pragmatic, diplomatic and patient leadership An enjoyment from working in a youth-centered academic environment Flexibility, creativity, and sense of humor Benefits Vanguard Preparatory Academy offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing required background checks.