Director of Technology and Innovation
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Job Title: Director of Technology and Innovation
Reports to: Director of Campus Operations
Status: FullTimeSalaried/Exempt Benefited Professional Staff
SUMMARY
The Director of Technology is a visionary partner to the senior leadership team responsible for shaping the technological landscape of the Webb Schools. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy that enhances teaching and learning supports administrative functions and ensures the security and integrity of school data. The Director of Technology will help prepare Webb Schools for the future ensuring that the schools technology infrastructure can support the demands of technological advancement in areas such as artificial intelligence. The Director will lead and mentor a small internal technology team in addition to managing external technology vendors fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technology leadership in an education setting excellent leadership skills and a passion for advancing the schools mission through technology.
MISSIONANDCOMMITMENTTODIVERSITYEQUITYINCLUSIONANDBELONGING
The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness acceptance and empathy where all members are valued respected and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views beliefs backgrounds and experiences of our students faculty staff and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit. For more on our values and commitment to DEI initiatives click here.
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Specificresponsibilitiesincludebutare notlimitedto:
Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Develop and implement a technology vision and strategy aligned with the schools mission and educational goals.
- Collaborate with administration faculty and staff to assess technology needs and identify opportunities for innovation.
- Lead and mentor the technology team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a liaison between technology staff and other departments promoting clear communication and teamwork.
- Participate in senior administrative team meetings as needed and contribute to schoolwide decisionmaking processes.
- Regularly investigate and evaluate how emerging technologies impact or may impact the sustainability of the schools academic operational and financial models.
Technology Infrastructure and Security
- Overseethe maintenance and enhancement of the schools technology infrastructure including networks hardware and software.
- Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
- Manage the procurement installation maintenance and inventory of technology infrastructure software applications and associated licenses.
- Oversee all campus AV systems and support AV for school events including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ensure the schools technology infrastructure is operational during nights and weekends to support our boarding community.
- Work in collaboration with the data team to manage the access control and security of student information systems and other databases ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Help Desk and Customer Service
- Establish and maintain a bestinclass customer service help desk to provide timely and effective technical support to students faculty and staff.
- Develop and implement service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the help desk.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a ticketing system to track and manage support requests.
- Foster a culture of customer service excellence within the technology team.
- Regularly assess and improve the help desks processes and procedures to ensure optimal efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Budget Management and Vendor Relations
- Develop and manage the technology budget ensuring the effective allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Develop and implement technology lifecycle standards for equipment and devices.
- Identify and evaluate potential technology vendors and partnerships for improved service and/or cost savings.
- Manage vendor relations to ensure bestinclass service (e.g. ISP MSP Copies/printers etc.
Curriculum Integration and Innovation
- Collaborate with academic leaders to support the integration of technology into the curriculum effectively fostering innovative teaching practices and enhancing student learning engagement and achievement.
- Provide professional development and training for faculty on the use of supportive and educational technology tools and resources.
- Identify evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses.
Community Engagement
- Act as a representative of the school in local and national technology communities building partnerships and sharing best practices. (e.g. ATLIS).
- Communicate technology initiatives and developments to stakeholders including parents and the school board.
- Attend appropriate faculty meetings and gratelevel roundtables.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Educational Technology or a related field; Masters degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technology leadership role preferably in an educational setting. Strong understanding of K12 educational technology trends and best practices.
OTHER SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience with budget management and resource allocation.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Experience with a variety of technology platforms and systems including Blackbaud Microsoft Windows Servier iOS and Google Suite for Education.
- Knowledge of data security practices and experience with implementing and maintaining security measures.
- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.
- Proven change management leadership.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A criminal background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can begin.
PROFESSIONALQUALITIESOFWEBBFACULTY&STAFF
- Contributes to the delivery of the mission vision and values of the school community.
- Demonstrates inclusive and equitable practices to ensure that all members of the community feel a sense of belonging.
- Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior.
- Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and productive relationships with colleagues.
- Understands boundaries and embraces responsibility for the care of students in loco parentis.
- Promotesatrustbasedcommunitybykeepingappropriateconfidences.
- Managestime effectivelyandmeetsdeadlinesandcommitments.
- Communicatesandrespondstoall schoolcommunicationsina timelymanner.
- Exhibitsflexibilityandadaptabilitytochange asneeded.
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements of this position are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties accommodationsmaybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
COMPENSATIONPHILOSOPHY
Anticipated salary: $/Annually
- rangesWebb reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS CAIS and NBOA and other market data.
- Webbbelievesastrongbenefitspackageisimportantforemployeestabilityand retention. Benefits include highly subsidized health plans robust retirement contributions and tuition remission.
- Webb allocates substantial resources to faculty growth and professional development including funding for advanced degrees curriculum development industry conferences and workshops and other academic and pedagogical pursuits.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SEARCH PROCESS:
DRG is conducting this search on behalf of Webb. Interested candidates should submit as soon as possible materials including the following:
- A cover letter indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position.
- A current resume
- The names email addresses and telephone numbers of five references including the relationship with the references. (We will obtain permission from candidates at the finalist stage before contacting references.
Application Status: Accepting Applications
Start Date: By August 1 2025
To apply please visitDirector of Technology and Innovation The Webb Schools DRG
Sterling Nelson Talent Consultant
The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race color national or ethnic origin religion sex pregnancy (or any related conditions) age marital status military or veteran status medical condition gender/identity/expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law..
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Director
Employment Type
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