Executive Director, IMS

Job Title: Executive Director of Information Management Services

Location: Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administration Center 3215 Cuming St. Omaha NE 68131

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time / Exempt / 12-month

Salary Schedule: Non-Negotiated Salary Schedule S0427E Executive Director / Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable agreement.

Start Date: January 1 2027

Position Purpose: Leads directs and oversees the Districts information technology strategy operations and data governance to ensure the security integrity availability and effective use of enterprise information systems. Drives the planning implementation and support of data centers technical services help desk operations application development and voice data and video communications networks. Champions technology innovation cybersecurity and enterprise system reliability while safeguarding electronic records and critical information assets. Establishes strategic direction optimizes technology resources enforces internal controls and aligns technology investments with District priorities. Builds develops and empowers high-performing teams to deliver exceptional service operational excellence and continuous improvement across the District.

Key Focuses: Strategic Leadership Technology Governance Cybersecurity & Risk Management Budget Administration Team Development Digital Transformation Customer Service Excellence Project Portfolio Management Operational Efficiency.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Information Services Information Technology Computer Science Telecommunications or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in technology telecommunications and information systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful and progressively responsible experience in management information services or a related technology leadership field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience demonstrating strong leadership team development and staff management skills.
• Proven experience in strategic planning budget development and management and delivering presentations to both large and small audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish effective professional relationships with district staff vendors and service providers.
• Experience in a public school district or other educational environment preferred.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple district locations and report to various work sites as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse staff students families and community stakeholders in a multicultural urban environment.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and communicates a strategic vision and long-range technology roadmap that supports district goals instructional priorities operational excellence and innovation.
• Provides executive leadership and oversight of all Information Technology Services functions ensuring high-quality service delivery operational effectiveness and accountability.
• Leads organizational assessments and technology reviews to identify opportunities for improved efficiency effectiveness cost optimization and service enhancement.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with district departments schools community partners and external stakeholders to advance district initiatives and technology objectives.
• Cultivates strategic partnerships with industry organizations professional networks and vendors to assess emerging trends benchmark practices and leverage innovative solutions.
• Directs the development and implementation of division policies budgets and operational priorities aligned with district goals Board policies and the district mission.
• Oversees the planning administration and stewardship of the districts technology and information services budget.
• Provides leadership supervision evaluation and professional development for Information Management Services staff.
• Ensures appropriate governance compliance security controls and risk management practices are implemented across all information systems and technology operations.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and industry advancements to determine their potential value and develops strategies for implementation when aligned with district needs.
• Oversees workforce planning organizational structure performance management employee development and succession planning to support division effectiveness and equity.
• Develops career pathways and advancement opportunities for technology professionals to strengthen talent recruitment retention and organizational capacity.
• Directs the assignment of personnel and resources to projects ensuring adherence to district priorities policies technical standards and project management methodologies.
• Fosters a positive inclusive and high-performing work environment that promotes collaboration innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establishes a customer-focused service model that effectively balances the needs of district users with technology operations to maximize organizational value.
• Maintains effective communication with district leadership department administrators staff and other stakeholders regarding technology initiatives priorities and performance.
• Provides leadership for district-wide technology projects strategic initiatives and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Prepares and delivers reports recommendations presentations and briefings to the Board of Education state agencies legislative bodies executive leadership and other stakeholders as required.

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools the Chief Operations Officer or designee.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use technology including iPads Apple TVs and video recording equipment in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners fax machines. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Travel between OPS schools/programs and the Central Office is required. Occasional out of district travel is required.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Regular attendance is important
• Ability to perform tasks independently
• Ability to work extended hours at short notice may be required
• Works in standard office environment
• Ability to travel in and outside of Omaha as requested
• Ability to correspond verbally and written at a high level
• Ability to represent OPS to community media and governmental agencies

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under limited direct supervision of the Chief Operations Officer and Superintendent.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for a school district to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties responsibilities or skills required.

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a full-time of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining offer of employment is contingent upon:

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• A background check whichdemonstratesbackground is acceptable for the positionsoughtand working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

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updated 10.2026

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