Information Technology Director

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a technology leader to oversee IT initiatives and ensure effective technology usage within the learning environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT management and a commitment to fostering a supportive and effective teaching atmosphere. Benefits include generous vacation, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Benefits

25 paid vacation days

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition discount

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid long- and short-term disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an IT related field.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with Blackbaud system required.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for technology initiatives.
• Supervise IT team and implement information systems.
• Coordinate hardware and software placement in classrooms.

Skills

Customer service

Excellent communication

Ability to adapt to technology needs

Education

BS or BA in Technology or related field

Tools

Blackbaud system

Apple and PC experience

Job description

The Position

Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives. Coordinates with faculty and administrative staff to implement information systems to support Orchard’s growth and strategic objectives. Emphasis on technology usage to achieve best possible teaching and learning environment. This role includes oversight of staff, with direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Provides an overall framework and support for IT (architecture, standards, policies and procedures) for both instructional and administrative needs including supervision of Technology team members.
• Sets priorities and allocates resources (with approval of the Director of Operations) to best serve Orchard’s IT needs including researching and recommending hardware, software, cameras, projectors, peripheral equipment, network hardware

and telephone equipment; writing purchase orders and coordinating with the business office regarding invoices and packing slips.

• Coordinates the recommendation and placement of computer hardware and software in classrooms and offices; maintenance of electronic database of existing equipment through the library information system (coordinates with library/media specialist).
• Coordinates copier and telephone contracts and
• Serves as back-up systems and server administrator including assisting with the maintenance and administration of Orchard’s business and email
• Serves on Building and Grounds Committee with special emphasis on developing future technology needs including infrastructure planning and implementation.
• Works with an area-wide independent school technology coalition interested in finding cost savings with technology hardware, software and services.
• Monitors and troubleshoots the faculty and staff phone/voicemail system, keycard system and email system, including changes to all school email groupings as
• Provides, trains and troubleshoots new employees with the following: email address, voicemail, computer and
• Establishes and troubleshoots parent email accounts and other parent technology issues.
• Provides technology training and support to faculty and
• Documents policies and
• Work with the Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer to develop/maintain Orchard’s Business Continuity Plan, inclusive of conducting regular tabletop exercises across the

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read, analyze and interpret technical
• Customer service Seek win-win solutions.
• Collaborative and team
• Excellent communication
• Creative
• Stay current with technology and best practices/trends.
• Listen and respond appropriately to IT Help requests and
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
• Effectively use a variety of hardware and
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the school with regard to technology.
• Ability to support technology needs outside of regular business hours (e.g. school events, Head of School meetings/events).

Experience and Education Requirements

• BS or BA in Technology or related field experience
• Apple and PC experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT related field

• Minimum of 1-2 Years Supervisory experience
• Experience with Blackbaud system

Physical Demands

• Talking, listening and vision
• Keyboarding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds

Benefits

The Orchard School values our employees and offers a total compensation package designed to attract and retain talented individuals who make our school successful. Benefits include:

• 25 paid vacation days
• 11 paid personal days
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition discount
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid long- and short-term disability
• Other benefits