Director of Technology

Cincinnati Country Day School; Indian Hill (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Country Day School seeks a visionary director of technology to lead all aspects of the school's technology program, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and instructional technology initiatives. Reporting to the head of school, you will develop a multi-year technology strategy that supports teaching, learning, and operational excellence.

You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, policy governance, risk management, and cybersecurity, while partnering with academic and administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, educational tech, information systems, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience.
• Experience managing enterprise technology environments.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft cloud and on-premises technologies.
• Experience leading cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, and network operations.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year technology vision aligned with school priorities.
• Advise school leadership on technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate technology personnel and external providers.
• Build and manage technology operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee procurement, vendor relationships, contracts, and software licensing.
• Establish governance, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to enhance teaching, learning, and operations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and AI governance relevant to education.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Microsoft cloud

Infrastructure

Networking

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, information systems, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

Hyper-V

SQL Server

Fortinet

Veracross

Entra ID

Intune

Job description

Cincinnati Country Day School (CCDS) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and strategic technology leader to serve as its director of technology. Reporting to the head of school and serving as a member of the school's leadership team, the director of technology provides leadership, planning, management, and oversight for all aspects of the school's technology program, infrastructure, cybersecurity, instructional technology initiatives, and technology support services. The director of technology will develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that advances the school's mission, enhances teaching and learning, supports operational excellence, safeguards institutional data, and ensures the reliability and scalability of the school's technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership, communication, project management, and strategic planning skills. This is a 12-month, full-time administrative position.

Responsibilities

The director of technology will:

• Develop and implement a multi-year technology vision and strategic roadmap aligned with school priorities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to school leadership regarding technology strategy, innovation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate technology personnel and external technology service providers.
• Build and manage technology operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee technology procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and software licensing.
• Establish and monitor technology governance, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead technology-related risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to identify technology solutions that improve teaching, learning, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed regarding emerging technologies, independent school technology trends, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity developments, and educational innovation.

Infrastructure and Systems Management

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the school's technology environment, including:

• Microsoft enterprise infrastructure supporting approximately 1,000 faculty, staff, and student devices.
• Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Intune, Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and School Data Sync.
• Active directory and hybrid identity management environments.
• Windows Server, Azure Stack HCI, Hyper-V, SQL Server, and related enterprise systems.
• Microsoft Surface device lifecycle management, deployment strategy, and endpoint security.
• Enterprise networking infrastructure, including Extreme Networks and Aruba switching environments.
• Campus-wide wireless infrastructure utilizing Extreme Cloud IQ. Network services including DNS, DHCP, NPS, file services, and print services.
• Fortinet security platforms and related network security controls. Enterprise PKI and certificate management.
• AudioCodes telephony infrastructure and SIP services.
• Coro cybersecurity platform and cybersecurity monitoring initiatives.
• Veracross Student Information System and related integrations.
• Lenel OnGuard access control systems.
• Google Cloud DNS and other cloud-based infrastructure services.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

The director of technology will:

• Lead the development and execution of the school's cybersecurity strategy.
• Establish security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability management reviews.
• Oversee identity management, endpoint security, security awareness training, and incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
• Manage cybersecurity vendors, audits, and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Technology Operations

• Ensure high availability and reliability of critical technology systems
• Establish service delivery standards and performance metrics
• Oversee incident management, problem resolution, and technology support operations
• Promote operational excellence through automation, documentation, and process improvement
• Utilize PowerShell, scripting, and automation platforms to improve efficiency and scalability
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technology documentation, architecture diagrams, inventories, and operational procedures

Instructional Technology Leadership

• Partner with school leadership and faculty to advance innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning
• Evaluate and recommend instructional technology tools and platforms
• Support professional development initiatives related to educational technology
• Facilitate responsible and effective use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

Required

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, information systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise technology environments
• Strong expertise with Microsoft cloud and on-premises technologies
• Experience leading cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, and network operations
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field
• Technology leadership experience in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit environment
• Microsoft, cybersecurity, networking, or project management certifications
• Experience with Veracross or other student information systems
• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible artificial intelligence implementation

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities. A service-oriented leadership style.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead through change and foster collaboration across all constituencies.

To learn more about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net/.

Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.