Strategic IT Director for Education & Cybersecurity

Hillel Day School; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Director of Information Technology to guide the school’s technology vision, cybersecurity, and operations in Farmington Hills, MI. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to support teaching from early childhood through eighth grade.

You will oversee infrastructure, security, and digital innovation, collaborating with leaders, faculty, and families to deliver secure and effective technology across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Hands-on experience with network security and IT infrastructure.
• Experience leading an IT team in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year technology strategy aligned with the school's mission.
• Lead cybersecurity and technology risk management.
• Oversee technology ecosystem across academic, administrative, and enrollment systems.
• Supervise IT staff and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Lead change management for new systems and initiatives.
• Ensure uptime, backups, and secure networks for staff and students.

Skills

Network security

Active Directory

Google Admin Console

Database architecture

LAN/WAN/VLAN

Educational software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or educational technology

Tools

Blackbaud Education Edge

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Director of Information Technology to guide the school’s technology vision, cybersecurity, and operations in Farmington Hills, MI. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to support teaching from early childhood through eighth grade.

You will oversee infrastructure, security, and digital innovation, collaborating with leaders, faculty, and families to deliver secure and effective technology across the school.