SUMMARY
Responsible for making decisions and recommendations related to information technology management for the organization. Ensure smooth and effective running of the IT infrastructure along with the allied facilities of the organization. Responsible for implementing new technology and orchestrating training. Responsible for devising and implementing an overall IT framework. Liaison for external IT vendors, suppliers, outsourcing partners, and software developers. Work closely with the IT team and to management to deliver results.
This position will work with confidential and proprietary information that requires a signed IT Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement and background check upon hire. Failure to pass the background check will result in immediate termination. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee all technology operations (e.g. systems, network, and security) and evaluate them
according to established goals
• Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
• Control budget and report on expenditure
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
• Maintains technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network) for ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of administrative and educational operations
• Oversees functioning of the technology operations for ensuring an effective, efficient and safe
environment, where technology equipment and applications are utilized appropriately and
efficiently to support routine administrative and educational functions of the district.
• Supervises assigned technology staff (e.g. hiring recommendations, interviewing, training,
evaluations, etc.) for maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting operational
requirements
• Tests technology applications, tools and programs for assessing proposed products, programs or tools to provide feedback for the administrative decision processes, to ensure appropriate
acquisition of educational and operational technology solutions and to assist others with these
functions
• Assist and work various special events that require IT support, may include evening and weekend
• Facilitate coordination with all IT contractors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional school environment. While performing the essential functions of this job, you will be expected to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, talk, type, hear and see (close/distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception).
• The ability to physically lift, bend, push, and pull up to fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis.
• The ability to move around campus to attend in-person meetings and collaborate with stakeholders in-person.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation is required. While not physically present on-campus during on-call periods, the ability to maintain accessibility using a mobile device and/or laptop with internet connectivity and prompt response times are required.
• Emergency staff designations, such as, ability to lead or direct students during emergency drills and real emergency events may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience, with at least two years in a management role.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
• Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Excellent troubleshooting skills ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a solution.
• Strong understanding and experience working with MS Active Directory, group policies, security groups, and network logon scripting.
• Setup and operational knowledge of Windows, Google, Microsoft Server, Linux server and Mac OS X experience/knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within an organization.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Stakeholders [Faculty, Staff, Parents, committees] on
  various organization-wide projects. 

About The Lexington School

With an enrollment of over 600 students, 269 in the Lower School, The Lexington School is an educational leader in Kentucky. In the past decade, it has grown in size, impact, and reputation. Known for its strong academics, focus on character, and warm, caring community, the mission of the school is to maximize the potential of all its students ages two years old through 8th grade. The campus includes 140,000 sf of academic buildings with distinct areas for Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and The Learning Center, play spaces for each division, athletic fields, 2 gyms, and a large dining space serving locally sourced foods. The recently completed ONE School Project created innovative learning and play spaces for every age child, including a large academic center, meeting and project rooms, and innovation lab. The center of The Lexington School has always been its rigorous academic program and focus on values. The School’s reputation for excellence extends to independent, public, and parochial schools locally and nationally through graduates who attend boarding schools. The Best Private Schools, an independent online resource providing school rankings and recommendatio...ns, ranked TLS #2 among all schools nationally, an honor the School did not seek but of which they are understandably proud. With the recent ONE School Project additions and renovations, curricular innovation and active learning is at the forefront of a Lexington School education. Just published, the 2020 Strategic Vision and Plan outlines areas of focus and detailed action plans that will move the school forward with strength and purpose.

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