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Director of Information Technology
Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill is seeking a Director of Information Technology to oversee a department that includes four other full-time dedicated professionals. The Technology Department plays an essential role in all aspects of school operations: supporting technology integration into classes and other co-curricular programs; managing the 1:1 student device program; deploying and maintaining a suite of enterprise database systems, and managing the critical IT infrastructure.
The Director of Information Technology oversees all IT (Information Technology) functions for the school. The director will manage the IT helpdesk and personnel to ensure all hardware, software, network and peripheral infrastructure is maintained, optimized and upgraded as needed. The goal is to ensure IT systems and people are effective and functioning within the limits of budget, time and specifications of the school with a focus on customer service. This is a 12 month exempt position that reports to the Associate Head of School. This position is available for immediate hire, but is flexible for a later start date to accommodate a candidate's current employment.
Essential Duties
- Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals
- Administration of Google Workspace, Blackbaud Suite, Raptor Emergency Management, Verkada and other educational software products
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
- Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
- Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
- Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
- Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
- Control budget and report on expenditures
- Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
Requirements and Skills
- At least 7 years proven experience as IT director or similar role
- Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
- Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
- Experience in controlling information technology budget and long-term forecasting.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication abilities
- BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus
To be considered, qualified candidates should attach a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documents to their Trinity application.
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