Tech Leadership Director for Education & Innovation

The Bush School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bush School in Seattle is seeking a Technology Leader to guide instructional technology, data governance, and systems strategy for a K-12 community. You will oversee a small technology team, collaborate with school leadership, and drive initiatives that align with school goals across campuses.

Responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure, security, vendor relationships, and staff training, while building external connections to advance the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years technology leadership experience, including the supervision and evaluation of staff, change management, and goal setting, preferably within an educational institution.
• Proficiency in key areas of technology management and operations, enterprise data systems, and client services.
• Demonstrated success building consensus, facilitating critical discussions, and guiding institutions through transitions or new initiatives.
• Experience leading technology projects, training, and other initiatives that are aligned with an organization’s strategic objectives.
• Experience managing, administering, implementing, and deprecating large data systems and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the technology team and the faculty community to model and support best practices in technology integration, data management, and systems governance.
• Oversee the technology department, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and growth of all members of the technology department, which includes a team of three full-time staff members.
• Serve as a thought partner to the assistant head of school for K-12 programs, division directors, and division technology coordinators to guide instructional technology strategy and implementation to facilitate teaching and learning goals.
• Establish and maintain local, regional, and national connections to support the strategic goals of the school’s technology program.
• Under the guidance of the CFOO and in partnership with other members of the senior leadership team, ensure that technology systems, infrastructure, and capital improvements align with school strategy and end-user needs.
• Manage the deployment of IT infrastructure, hardware, and systems from various perspectives, including cost-effectiveness; customer satisfaction; compliance; asset management; migration and transition; and performance.
• Ensure IT security, purchasing, risk management, disaster recovery and planning processes are in place and receive regular review for currency and adequacy.
• Design, manage, and evaluate technology-related faculty and staff trainings, and ensure that all members of the community receive sufficient support.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party installation projects.

Skills

Technology leadership

Staff supervision

Data governance

Strategic planning

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in education

Job description

The Bush School in Seattle is seeking a Technology Leader to guide instructional technology, data governance, and systems strategy for a K-12 community. You will oversee a small technology team, collaborate with school leadership, and drive initiatives that align with school goals across campuses.

Responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure, security, vendor relationships, and staff training, while building external connections to advance the program.