EIR Grant IT Infrastructure Manager, Arkansas Department of Education

Job Summary
The IT Infrastructure Manager provides statewide leadership in assessing and improving information technology infrastructure across public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools that are participating in the EIR High-Impact Tutoring Research Program. This role evaluates network capacity reliability cybersecurity and scalability and supports districts in effectively navigating the federal E-Rate program within Arkansass centralized broadband and APSCN model.

The position collaborates with state fiscal technology and district stakeholders to ensure infrastructure decisions are technically sound fiscally responsible and aligned with instructional needs.

This is a grant-funded position: July 1 2026-December 31 2028.

Key Responsibilities
Lead standardized assessments of district IT infrastructure including networks broadband connectivity servers cloud services and end-user environments.
Identify infrastructure gaps risks and capacity issues that impact instruction operations and equity.
Provide technical guidance to districts on E-Rate-eligible services and infrastructure planning.
Support districts in understanding the Arkansas E-Rate structure including state-managed APSCN broadband discounts and district-submitted E-Rate requests.
Review infrastructure plans to ensure alignment with E-Rate eligibility technical standards and long-term sustainability.
Collaborate across stakeholders to align technical assessments with fiscal and federal program requirements.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to district leadership and state stakeholders.
Support statewide technology planning modernization efforts and cybersecurity readiness.

Required Qualifications
Certified Arkansas Educator
5 years of experience in IT infrastructure networking or systems management
Experience supporting or evaluating K-12 public education technology environments
Working knowledge of the federal E-Rate program
Strong analytical documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a state education agency or regional support role
Familiarity with centralized broadband or APSCN-type networks

Additional Information
Anticipated Starting Salary: Pay is commensurate with experience
Contract Timeframes: 260 Days (July 1 to June 30) State Holiday Calendar
Benefits: Insurance Annual and Sick Leave AR Teacher Retirement other
Site Location: 4 Capitol Mall Little Rock - AR
Coverage of Travel Expenses: Available Within Specified Guidelines
Posting End Date: May 12 2026
Start Date: July 1 2026

Application
Send the following to Amy Counts Director of Curriculum Projects:
Letter of Interest
Resume
3 Professional References

Required Experience:

Manager