Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.
Overview: Girard College seeks a visionary and strategic Director of Technology to lead the school’s technology initiatives, with a balanced focus on both operational and academic technologies. Serve as a key member of the operations leadership team, contributing to the innovative efficiencies to streamline business operations. This position requires a dynamic leader who can seamlessly integrate technology to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Development and Mentorship:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, promoting professional growth and collaboration.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of IT staff.
- Foster a culture that prioritizes continuous professional development and skill enhancement for all staff members.
- Technology Infrastructure and Vendor Management:
- Oversee the management and maintenance of the campus IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, hardware, and software.
- Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the school’s data and IT systems.
- Partner with managed service providers while ensuring high performance
- Customer Service Excellence:
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality IT support and services to all stakeholders.
- Develop and implement customer service protocols to enhance user satisfaction.
- Proactively address and resolve technology-related issues in a timely manner.
- Student Experience Technology Integration:
- Promote the use of technology to support excellent teaching and learning.
- Inspire, encourage, support faculty with creative and interdisciplinary technology projects.
- Facilitate high-quality professional development to refine teacher knowledge and skills around technology use.
- Develop technology-integrated lessons with teachers and provide coaching, peer observation, and modeling of modern instructional strategies and technologies.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Foster a culture of innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies that enhance educational and operational effectiveness.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure the school remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
- Encourage and support the use of technology in creative and impactful ways within the school community.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
- Partner with student experience and administrative leaders to integrate technology into the curriculum and streamline business operation outcomes.
- Facilitate regular meetings and communications between IT and other departments to ensure alignment and address needs.
- Support faculty and staff in the effective use of technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes.
- Budget and Project Management:
- Manage both capital and operating budgets to ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently and align with the school's technology goals.
- Lead and manage technology projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Collaborate with external vendors and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.