Associate Director of Information Services

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Lyndon (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndon Institute is seeking a dynamic, hands-on leader to apply for the position of Associate Director of Information Services. Ultimately, the Associate Director of Technology will advance to the Directors position by July 2027.

The role provides strategic vision, leadership, management, and technical expertise to guide Lyndon Institute in establishing and maintaining an outstanding technology program for staff, faculty, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Experience managing and/or directing an effective team in an education setting.
• Experience in IS infrastructure, strategic planning, policy development, project management, and team building.
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs and traverse stairs.
• Ability to work in 100+ year old buildings with steep staircases and dirt floor basements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the management of a comprehensive technology plan that includes infrastructure, standard operating procedures, staffing, instructional integration, professional development, on-going support, disaster recovery, incident reporting and emergency response plans.
• Serve as the technical expert and liaison on all matters pertaining to the operation, upgrade and maintenance of the school’s internet and network services.
• Oversee the operation of the phone system, intercom, campus copiers/peripheral equipment

Skills

Team leadership

IS infrastructure

Strategic planning

Policy development

Project management

Education setting experience

Physical stamina

Building access considerations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

LAN/WAN technologies

Firewalls

DHCP/DNS

Job description

Lyndon Institute is seeking a dynamic, hands‑on, leader to apply for the position of Associate Director of Information Services. Ultimately, it is anticipated that the Associate Director of Technology will advance to the Directors position July 2027. The Associate Director of Information Services is expected to provide strategic vision, leadership, management, and technical expertise necessary to guide Lyndon Institute in establishing and maintaining an outstanding program to best serve the needs of staff, faculty, students and families.

Description

The Associate Director of Information Services will work alongside and under the direction of the current Director of Information Services. This position will oversee all elements of information services and take responsibility for the comprehensive and effective use of technology and key data in the school. Lyndon Institute has a small Information Services Department: as a result, the Director is required to technical as well as supervisory and managerial skills. This position reports to the Director of Information Services in conjunction with the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the management of a comprehensive technology plan that includes infrastructure, standard operating procedures, staffing, instructional integration, professional development, on-going support, disaster recovery, incident reporting and emergency response plans.
• Serve as the technical expert and liaison on all matters pertaining to the operation, upgrade and maintenance of the school’s internet and network services.
• Oversee the operation of the phone system, intercom, campus copiers/peripheral equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Experience managing and/or directing an effective team in an education setting.
• Experience in IS infrastructure, strategic planning, policy development, project management, and team building.
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs and traverse stairs.
• Ability to work in 100+ year old buildings with steep staircases and dirt floor basements.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field or industry certification; e.g., Network +, Security +, CCNA, CISM or CISSP or verifiable experience with LAN and WAN technologies including firewalls, routing protocols, DHCP and DNS
• Knowledge of the E-Rate program requirements
• Knowledge of FERPA, CIPA and COPPA
• Knowledge of CFR and FAR contracting and grant management requirements
• Excellent written, oral, listening and interpersonal communication skills.