ABOUT ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL

JK-Grade 8 Day School, www.stlukeschool.org

Learning with Joy. Leading with Heart. A sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan's West Village, St. Luke’s School is an independent day school serving Junior Kindergarten (pre-K) through Grade 8. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, St. Luke’s welcomes students, parents, and professional staff of all faiths and identities. The school’s mission is to ignite curiosity for the world and for learning, instill confidence to advocate for themselves and others, and inspire courage to lead in service to our community, world, and future. The academic program is rigorous, developmentally informed, and interdisciplinary. We use students' strengths to help them progress in all areas. 

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Start Date: As soon as possible  - This position is through June 30, 2026

Salary: $85,000-100,000 (salary is based upon but not limited to factors including years of experience, education level, and expertise)

Reports To: CFOO

FSLA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Benefits (include but not limited to): Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Retirement, Professional Development, Paid Time Off, Lunch Program, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance

The Assistant Director of IT at St. Luke’s School is responsible for supporting the Director of IT in leading the strategic and operational management of technology systems throughout the School. This includes overseeing infrastructure, academic technology, cyber security, user support, and data systems. Additionally, this role requires a service-oriented team player approach, rooted in both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset, ensuring technology enhances teaching, learning, and administrative operations. 

EXPECTATIONS 

Assistant Director of Technology (Interim)

Systems Administration & Network Management

• Manage and support Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
• Work with St. Luke’s School’s Managed Service Provider (MSP)  to configure and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Oversee data backups, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity procedures.
• Implement and document system updates, upgrades, and maintenance schedules.
• Manage and support the school’s phone system, including configuration, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Support and maintain the school’s security and camera systems, ensuring consistent operation, system integrity, and integration with network infrastructure.

User Support & Device Management

• Provide Tier 2–3 technical support for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage deployment and configuration of Windows, iPad (Meraki System Manager experience a plus), and Chromebook devices .
• Administer Google Workspace for Education.
• Utilize N-able for endpoint monitoring, patch management, and asset tracking.
• Support classroom technology, audio/visual systems, and printing infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Enforce cybersecurity policies, endpoint protection, and access controls.
• Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions such as Duo.
• Conduct user training on digital safety and data privacy.
• Collaborate with the MSP and Director of Technology to maintain compliance with data-protection standards.

• Respond to and document security incidents and system alerts.

Academic and Administrative Systems 

• Manage academic technology initiatives to enhance teaching and learning across St. Luke’s School.
• Partner with faculty, the tech integrator, and curriculum leaders to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Provide professional development and technical training for teachers.
• Present technology topics to faculty, staff, and students, including at meetings, assemblies, and school-wide events.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies.
• Work with staff on the Veracross system to optimize functionality, workflows, and reporting to support academic and administrative needs.

Project Management & Leadership

• Implement strategic plans for school initiatives involving technology, ensuring alignment with St. Luke’s School’s mission and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with academic, administrative, and operations teams to implement new systems, software, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in strategic planning, helping align technology initiatives with the school’s mission and long-term goals.

IT Procurement, Inventory, and Vendor Management

• Maintain an accurate inventory of technology assets and oversee lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with the Director of Technology on budgeting and purchasing priorities.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with the school’s technology strategy.

Audio-Visual & Event Technology

• Oversee audio-visual setup and support for assemblies, performances, and community events.
• Maintain and manage A/V systems to ensure high-quality, reliable operation.
• Present and support live demonstrations, assemblies, or community presentations involving technology.

All Professional Staff Expectations

• Support the St. Luke’s School mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy. Understanding and commitment to the community standards of compassion, dignity, excellence, honesty, and respect.
• Excellent communication skills. Contact and communication with students, faculty/staff, and parents on a regular basis. Contact and communication consists of face-to-face discussions, e-mail, phone calls, letters, report cards, and memos. Communicate effectively with the school’s constituents.
• Strong collaboration skills. Working collaboratively with other faculty, specialists, and staff in a small, close-knit, creatively energetic environment.
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development. Desire and ability to embrace continuing education in the field. Participate and attend workshops, conferences, and other training.
• A sense of joy and wonder and an optimistic attitude.
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Flexibility and willingness to change. Ability to pivot as changes are made or needed in order to fit the school’s current needs or adjustments to protocols. Be present at the school during the required work hours.
• Perform additional duties  such as morning, recess, lunch and participate in the life of the school. Be present and on-time to assigned duties.
• Participate in and attend faculty/staff meetings and committees, including school-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy and curriculum.
• Participate in the life of the school, including attendance at required events such as curriculum night, parent conferences, grade-level cocktail party, Christmas Fair, Spring Benefit, and school games and events.
• Enforce school policies and rules with students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Faculty members also need to be proficient with Google Classroom and have the ability to use classroom technology such as Smart Boards, Zoom, etc.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management, including systems administration, network management, or technology leadership, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in K-12 institutions (an independent school environment)  or higher education
• Certifications in technology (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, Server+, Network+) and project management (e.g., PMP) are a plus.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, and routing principles.
• Experience with or knowledge of Meraki System Manager, Google Admin Console, Veracross, SentinelOne, Aruba Central, and N-able preferred.
• Experience managing PBX or hybrid phone systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of VMware or other virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with audio-visual systems and event technology.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage complex projects impacting multiple constituents and prioritize clearly with a sense of urgency and effectiveness.
• Commitment to reliability, service, and continuous improvement.
• Possess problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and able to work as a team and individually. 
• High integrity and emotional intelligence are valued.

TO APPLY

St. Luke’s requires all applicants to apply online. To apply, please go to www.stlukeschool.org (About Us/Employment). Please direct all questions to Peggy Chen, Human Resources, at 212.924.5960 or hr@stlukeschool.org

St. Luke's School is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law in its employment and administration policies, scholarship program, or admission policies. It is the policy of St. Luke's School to recruit, train, hire, promote, and otherwise attend to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.

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