Associate Director of Technology

New York, New York Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
Our client is searching for an Associate Director of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5-10 years of experience, including 3-4 years in an IT related field, who is fueled by a passion for team success and continual improvement. The ideal candidate has a creative, problem-solving mindset, disciplined focus on scalable processes, deep experience in IT operations, and interest in education.
  • Top Charter School
  • Associate Director of Technology

About Our Client

  • Charter School based in NYC

Job Description

  • Strategic Planning: Develop an organization-wide technology strategy that aligns with Zeta's mission and drives toward achieving its organizational goals
  • Systems Development: Design and implement technology systems used by school teams and the Network to utilize, track, and maintain IT assets
  • Infrastructure and Network Management: Ensure reliable operation of IT infrastructure, including network internet services, security systems, data storage, and backup systems
  • Hardware and Software Management: Oversee the systems for deploying, maintaining and upgrading all technology hardware. Manage users and evaluate efficacy of key software platforms deployed within the organization (e.g. Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, Clever, etc.)
  • Budgeting and Procurement: Develop the technology budget and oversee procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with strategic goals
  • Security and Compliance: Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, such as FERPA
  • Evaluation and Reporting: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of technology systems and report on performance to leadership
  • Technical Support: Oversee support technicians and ensure provision of wow service to staff, students, and families for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware
  • Professional Development: Organize professional development and training on new technologies and systems to school based and Network staff
  • Vendor Management: Own relationships with hardware, software, platform, and other related vendors to support IT assets and resources
  • Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Security and Compliance: Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, such as FERPA
  • Evaluation and Reporting: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of technology systems and report on performance to leadership
  • Technical Support: Oversee support technicians and ensure provision of wow service to staff, students, and families for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware
  • Professional Development: Organize professional development and training on new technologies and systems to school based and Network staff
  • Vendor Management: Own relationships with hardware, software, platform, and other related vendors to support IT assets and resources
  • Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed

What's on Offer

We offer great benefits:

  • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan; offers matching contributions toward your savings
  • Competitive compensation



We provide awesome perks:

  • MacBook Air
  • Clothing
  • Specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
  • NYC's finest sweet treats
  • Team outings
Contact
Alex Rawa
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6639802

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Senior IT Management
Industry
Business Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alex Rawa
Job Reference
JN-012025-6639802
Job Nature
Hybrid working