Director of Technology

Job Summary

The Director of Technology is responsible for day-to-day operations of the technology department. This includes all services and equipment that support the function of the school, managing the Technology Department staff, and working with the Executive Director of Business and Operations to forecast, build, and operate within the Technology Department budget.

Role And Responsibilities

• Manage all Technology Department staff
• Work with Chief Operating Officer to form and maintain the Info Tech Dept budget
• Work with Principals and Department Heads to determine needs of each school and department
• Research requests and emerging technologies and to determine if they are a fit for the school
• Work with team leaders and possibly vendors to build projects and work to completion
• Responsible for all technology vendors and service contracts
• Responsible for all connections and data security between the different onsite and cloud services
• Maintain all core network and system services
• Maintain data integrity across all services
• Troubleshoot and resolve all issues that the Technology Department staff cannot resolve
• Serve on Valley Christian Schools' Deans and Directors Leadership Team
• Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other related assigned duties

Requirements

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony to others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Able to lead a team working within time constraints and within budgets
• Able to build, troubleshoot and maintain cloud and local services
• Able to build, troubleshoot and maintain automated deployment tools
• Able to work independently and with very little supervision, while maintaining humility and a willingness to take direction
• Able to build, troubleshoot and maintain secure communications between public and private services
• Able to build, troubleshoot and maintain networks running on multiple hardware vendors
• Must be proficient in all duties throughout the Technology Department
• Able to multi-task with organization
• Able to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Able to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses
• Able to perform project management and drive strategic IT initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-10 years of Information Technology experience
• Each certification in a product related to the job can replace 1 year of experience
• High School diploma or GED required
• Preferred Skills And Knowledge
• Experience working for a rapidly growing company
• Experience managing Microsoft 365
• Experience managing Windows Server
• Experience managing Juniper Networks, Aruba Networks, and Meraki networks
• Experience with Aruba Clearpass
• Experience managing JAMF cloud services
• Experience with Apple School Manager and the purchase and deployment of institutionally owned hardware

Physical Requirements

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our three East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit, www.valleychristianaz.org.

Background Check Statement

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.