Director of Information Technology

Job Description

Bishop O'Connell High School, located in Arlington, VA, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking candidate for the position of Director of Information Technology. This is a senior level position reporting to the Principal. As the leader in the development of innovative technologies that support teaching, learning, student life and administrative operations, the Director will possess in-depth technical expertise and will provide strategic leadership, planning, and management to all areas of information technology. The Director will manage a staff of full- and part-time employees and will develop and oversee campus-wide technology policies, procedures, services and facilities.

Qualified candidates will have a passion for technology and education, and proven leadership, management, and decision-making skills. The successful candidate will be a hands-on manager and will have the ability to develop and lead strategic and operational initiatives. Experience in an educational setting and with educational administrative systems such as PowerSchool, Google for Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Apps strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the school's academic and administrative leadership, provide strategic planning and strong collaborative leadership to set the direction and implement information technologies to support the school's mission.
Work with academic leadership to develop ways and strategies to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.
Manage all information technology resources including personnel, budgets, network infrastructure, academic and administrative systems, security systems, and VoIP phone services.
Lead team of full and part-time IT support staff. Oversee school help desk operations.
Provide and maintain a high-quality technology support environment for all faculty, staff, and students.
Establish and enforce information technology standards, procedures, and policies.
Identify and eliminate security risks. Establish user and data security policies and procedures aligned with security best practices.
Create and administer the technology operating and capital budgets in consultation with the CFO. Prepare progress and budget reports.
Build and maintain relationships with outside vendors.

Skills and Experience

Minimum five years of significant Information Technology (IT) leadership experience and proven success in managing information technology resources and services, preferably in an educational environment.
Ability to articulate a vision for information technology in an educational environment and to develop strategic and operational IT plans to achieve that vision in collaboration with key users and the academic and administrative leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build a strong IT team and effective partnerships with end users as the result of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
High commitment to quality, customer-oriented services and enjoys working in a fast paced, high-standards organization.
Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills, pleasant and outgoing personality.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects.
Solid working knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking and related technologies including: Hyper-V server and desktop virtualization, Microsoft Server OS and Active Directory, and networking (SANs, VLANs, Wireless, Firewalls.)
Solid working knowledge of all relevant security protocols and best practices
Solid working knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA regulations

Compensation

Salary range is $80,000-$120,000 depending on skills and experience. Full benefits offered. Meaningful work, service oriented and respectful work environment, work-life balance, generous leave, including paid FML, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) and retirement plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in IT, Educational Technology or related field

To Apply

Candidates should send a letter of interest, and current resume to Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission at employment@bishopoconnell.org

About the Employer

Bishop O'Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified Candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. Bishop O'Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition.