Suffolk, Virginia
Miami, Florida
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Posted: 07-Oct-24
Location: Williamstown, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $73,000-$75,000
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Director of IT
Job Posting
About Pine Cobble School
Pine Cobble School is a small all gender Beginners through Grade 8 independent school that embraces with open arms all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups. The school’s goal is to offer academic skills and other learning opportunities in a supportive, community based atmosphere that allows our students to learn, explore, and thrive.
Job Summary
Through intentional collaboration, effective communication, and attention to the latest in tech development, the Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organization, integration, implementation, and maintenance of all IT functions at the school, including, but not limited to campus infrastructure, software usage, and faculty / staff onboarding.
The Director of Information Technology will be someone with outstanding tactful written and oral communication skills that excels at collaboration by being amicable, flexible, and considerate of shared goals while both modeling and maintaining professionalism between all interpersonal relationships as they relate to the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure the coordination, security, and efficiency of the IT infrastructure, including the network, hardware and devices, software, cloud platforms, firewall, databases, and servers
- Manage, install, and maintain inventory of all hardware, including desktops, laptops, tablets, document cameras, projectors, network devices, printers, and other technology equipment
- Manage vendor relations, procurement, installation, and implementation of information systems
- Develop and manage the school’s computer/device operating and IT budget
- Manage faculty, staff, and student user accounts across multiple platforms
- Assess and respond to IT needs as voiced by faculty, administration, and staff
- Plan and supervise internal and external training of the school’s faculty and staff
- Train users in all aspects of technology– both hardware and software– usage across campus as needed, including, but not limited to Google Suite, Alma, Alma Start, Wordpress, and others
- Develop documentation, policies, and procedures for all technology usage between faculty, staff, and students
- Maintain Google Workspace, SIS, and other cloud platforms
- Report to committees and the Board of Trustees
- Secure, back up, and consolidate data systems and information
- Develop a strategic and long-range technology plan for the school, including proposals and projects for improving IT infrastructure
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses
- Develop and maintain the school’s databases and internal and external networks
- Remain current on new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training, and maintenance
- Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the head of school
- Participate in School activities including chaperoning and participating in field trips, service days, and field days.
- Additional duties as assigned
Nondiscrimination Statement
The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law.
Salary Range
$73,000-$75,000
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3 references to Ellen Sutherland, Human Resources Coordinator, at hr@pinecobble.org by Friday, October 11, 2024.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of Mac OS, Chrome OS, and Windows
- Strong knowledge of mobile device management platforms (Apple, Chrome, Windows devices)
- Experience with network management platforms and network security
- Experience maintaining and configuring student information systems
- Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Azure
- Experience training users of various skill levels
- 5+ years of previous work experience in the IT field
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting, and climbing stairs whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement, such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. This position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer and other business machines.