Lipscomb Academy, Director of Technology

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Student Information System (SIS) database
• Create and maintain user accounts for students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Design, develop, and maintain custom reports to support administrative and academic needs
• Provide comprehensive training to faculty and staff on SIS functionality
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations
• Manage data archiving, backup procedures, and data exporting processes
• Program and script reports using HTML and SQL
• Create and maintain student email accounts
• Oversee email system administration and security protocols
• Oversee purchasing of software, hardware, and audio/video equipment
• Manage the technology budget, ensuring balanced spending
• Reconcile technology budget records with University financial systems
• Maintain comprehensive inventory tracking systems
• Implement strategic replacement planning for technology assets
• Research and evaluate new technology solutions to support educational goals
• Oversee comprehensive software and hardware support across diverse applications and devices
• Supervise and mentor a team of two computer technicians
• Ensure reliable operation of audio and visual systems for athletic venues and presentation spaces
• Maintain technology support procedures and documentation
• Cookordinate with vendors and service providers for specialized support needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field
• Technology leadership experience, preferably in a PreK-12 educational environment
• Demonstrated experience managing technology staff and budgets
• Experience with Student Information Systems (FACTS SIS experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of hardware and software systems
• Knowledge of audiovisual systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and training abilities
• Strategic thinking with attention to operational details
• Customer service orientation with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Personal commitment to Christian faith and values
• Alignment with the school's mission and educational philosophy
• Ability to integrate faith perspectives into technology leadership
• Serve as a positive role model for students and staff