Career Center

Interim Technology Manager

About San Francisco University High School:

At UHS, we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

UHS is usually ranked as one of the top 20 high schools in the nation, and UHS students typically attend colleges ranked in the top 50 in the country. Enrollment stands at just over 400 students. The school is located in a residential neighborhood in the northern section of the city. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, UHS is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the California Association of Independent Schools, the College Entrance Examination Board, and the Secondary School Admissions Test Board.

UHS enrolls a diverse student body from a variety of racial, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Most students come from the city of San Francisco and Marin County, though some commute from the East Bay and the Peninsula. Students of color make up about 50% of the student body. The school distributes over $3.2 million in financial aid to 24% of the student body.

Job Opportunity:

San Francisco University High School seeks an organized, dedicated, and skilled Interim Manager of Information Technology who is responsible for the organization, integration, implementation, and maintenance of all IT functions at the school. This position is for one year only and is meant to coordinate and support a qualified team of IT professionals while ensuring day to day operations continue smoothly. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management of the IT department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, printers, and telephone systems.
• Collaborate with IT personnel and supervise projects and day to day activities of the IT department.
• Manage vendor relations, procurement, installation, and implementation of information systems.
• Ensure the coordination, security, and efficiency of network infrastructure.
• Oversee the management of the school’s databases and internal and external networks
• Provide maintenance and support for all classroom technology, office technology, and audio-visual systems throughout the school as needed
• Assess and respond to IT needs as voiced by faculty, administration, and staff.
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the CFOO.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is a full-time interim position through June 30, 2023, with a competitive salary and extremely generous health and welfare, retirement and paid time off benefits. This position will not be renewed beyond June 30, 2023.

Non-discrimination:

San Francisco University High School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (information technology, computer science, systems management, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with Blackbaud a plus
• Professional technical certifications from Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, etc., preferred
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of information systems
• Current and in-depth knowledge of network architecture; telecommunication; wireless, mobile, and cloud technologies
• Knowledge of administrative and academic database systems a plus
• Demonstrated success in a supervisory/management role
• Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem-solver with a high degree of diplomacy
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work collaboratively with a team