Strategic Tech Leader for Education and Innovation

TrulyHired; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Academy's search for a director of technology seeks a technically grounded leader to unify the technology program, connect initiatives, and advance a holistic vision for student, faculty, and operational success. The role requires guiding complex projects, developing staff, and coordinating with external partners to deliver reliable, secure services.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, begin around July 1, 2027 (or earlier by mutual

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least five years of experience leading a technology department or complex technology program, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience supervising and developing technology staff.
• Solid working knowledge of infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, data, and technology support.
• Demonstrated success in leading major systems implementations and integrations; experience with a student information system transition would be valuable.
• Experience developing technology plans and managing budgets, vendors, contracts, and renewal cycles.
• An understanding of how technology can serve teaching and learning, along with an ability to work effectively with academic leaders and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Concord Academy's senior technology leader, connecting technology planning with academic, administrative, and institutional priorities.
• Establish clear processes for setting priorities, making decisions, and communicating technology work across the school.
• Develop near- and long-term technology plans in consultation with the CFOO, IT Task Force, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the school's administrative and academic systems, integrations, data access, reporting, and information sharing.
• Lead or oversee major systems implementations, migrations, integrations, and other schoolwide technology projects.
• Oversee the longstanding outsourced technology partner, which directly administers Concord Academy's network, infrastructure, identity and access systems, devices, audiovisual systems, and technology services.
• Maintain policies and practices for cybersecurity, data privacy, access, documentation, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Plan for reliable and sustainable technology services, investments, and equipment renewals.
• Ensure responsive technology support for students, faculty, staff, and school operations.
• Lead Concord Academy's internal technology staff, setting priorities, encouraging collaboration, and supporting professional growth.
• Manage CA's partnership with OunceIT, coordinating its services with the internal team and ensuring alignment with school priorities.
• Direct technology budgeting, contracts, licensing, vendor relationships, and renewal planning.
• Partner with academic leaders and faculty in support of teaching, learning, digital literacy, student safety, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
• Communicate technology planning clearly across the school.
• Participate actively in the life of the school and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technology leadership

Staff development

Budgeting and vendor management

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Veracross

Job description

Concord Academy's search for a director of technology seeks a technically grounded leader to unify the technology program, connect initiatives, and advance a holistic vision for student, faculty, and operational success. The role requires guiding complex projects, developing staff, and coordinating with external partners to deliver reliable, secure services.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, begin around July 1, 2027 (or earlier by mutual