Director of MiCH IT

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; Remote; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Job summary

Michigan Association of School Boards seeks a Director of MiCH IT to lead statewide technology deployments and ensure alignment with MAISA’s goals and legislative priorities.

The role requires advanced IT leadership, experience with K12 data and enterprise systems, and the ability to collaborate with CEPI, MDE, ISDs, LEAs, vendors, and other partners. Remote with travel across Michigan; living in Michigan is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in IT Management, Educational Technology, Business Administration or related field.
• ISD Administration experience preferred, with understanding of ISDs and local districts.
• Experience leading a team on statewide projects.
• Expertise with K12 data and FERPA/privacy requirements.
• Experience managing and integrating enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead MiCH IT vision and statewide projects ensuring alignment with MAISA goals.
• Build relationships with MiCH IT, CEPI, MDE, ISDs, LEAs, vendors, and partners.
• Facilitate Statewide Advisories and engage MAISA Networks regularly.
• Ensure legislative requirements are met and communicated.
• Oversee MiCH IT operations focusing on student outcomes and governance.

Skills

IT Management

Educational Technology

Leadership

Data Governance

FERPA Knowledge

Budget Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Public Speaking

Project Management

Contract Negotiations

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent in IT Management / Educational Technology / Business Administration

Job description

Deadline: October 23, 2026
District/Organization: MAISA
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $135,000/annually

Job Title: Director of MiCH IT

Reports To: Director of Operations, MAISA

Start Date of Position: January 1, 2027

Location: Remote with occasional travel and overnights across Michigan; Candidates must live in Michigan.

Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary:

MAISA is seeking a proven executive professional to support the strategic implementation and continued innovation of the Michigan Collaboration Hub IT (MiCH IT) division by leading statewide technology deployments and ensuring all efforts align with MAISA’s goals and legislative priorities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in IT Management, Educational Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• ISD Administration experience preferred, with an understanding of the role of ISDs and their relationship with local school districts
• Demonstrated leadership and experience working with a team
• Experience working on regional and statewide projects
• Expertise with K12 data, including but not limited to student data, academic performance data, attendance data, classroom interaction data, school & district data
• Expertise with data decision-making models
• Experience managing and integrating enterprise systems
• Classroom instruction experience preferred

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support, promote, and lead the evolution of the vision for MiCH IT and the various associated projects
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all MiCH IT, CEPI, MDE, ISDs, LEAs, vendors, and other strategic partners
• Facilitate Statewide Advisories and engage with MAISA Networks regularly
• Ensure legislative requirements are met and communicated
• Oversee the technical operations of the MiCH IT system with a focus on student outcomes
• Maintain effective governance and data governance strategies in accordance with FERPA and any other legislated privacy requirements.
• Ensure processes are in place to secure MiCH IT applications and architecture
• Drive strategic planning, resource alignment, and work effort alignment across the organization
• Ensure comprehensive budget alignment, strict financial oversight, and legislative priority alignment
• Oversee recruiting, planning, and facilitating within MiCH IT initiatives
• Provide robust leadership, guidance, and support for all MiCH IT initiatives
• Lead contract and procurement negotiations with vendors and strategic partners
• Conduct legislative planning, including drafting and editing one-pagers and legislative language
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships at the national, regional, and state levels
• Drive project sustainability planning to ensure the long-term viability of MiCH IT initiatives
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Budget development and management
• Staff leadership focused on growth

Wages and Benefits:

• An annual salary of $135,000.00, 401k contribution, paid time off, and medical benefits are included

Conditions:

• This is an at-will position and can be terminated by either party
• The position is dependent on renewal based on performance review and funding