Data Strategy and Analytics - Director of School Systems

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Oklahoma is seeking a Director of School Systems to lead digital systems, manage diverse teams, and ensure alignment with educational goals. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in managing complex systems and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include overseeing system usability, reliability, and supporting school operations to enhance the educational experience of students.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex systems or programs.
• Experience with enterprise or school-facing digital systems.
• Ability to manage and develop a diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for school-facing digital systems.
• Ensure systems align with instructional and operational goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Team management

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Educational systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, information systems, business, or related field

Job description

Job Title and Location

Data Strategy and Analytics - Director of School Systems
3027 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114, USA

Position Summary

The Director of School Systems provides leadership and strategic direction for Tulsa Public Schools’ school-facing digital systems. This role is responsible for establishing priorities, standards, and governance that ensure district systems are usable, reliable, and aligned with instructional and operational goals. The Director oversees the School Systems team and works collaboratively with Information Technology, Academics, Enrollment, and school leaders to ensure systems effectively support teaching, learning, and school operations across the district.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, information systems, business, or a related field; or four (4) additional years of progressively responsible experience in a related area in lieu of the degree.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience leading complex systems, programs, or cross-functional initiatives; experience working with enterprise or school-facing digital systems; prior team management experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage and develop a diverse staff, lead projects from concept through implementation, and manage priorities across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to make disciplined tradeoffs under fiscal, operational, and organizational constraints while protecting school experience and system quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build understanding and buy-in for new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, manage conflict, and develop solutions in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to build alignment and deliver results.
• Knowledge of educational systems, resource constraints, and improvement practices in a large public school district.

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.