Director of Technology

Ursuline Academy seeks a full-time Director of Technology to provide vision, leadership, and management for all aspects of technology across the school. Serving as a member of the Administrative Team, the Director oversees technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, instructional technology, and user support services while leading a team of technology professionals. This role partners closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure that technology resources and initiatives support the school's academic mission, operational needs, and long-term strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and service-oriented technology leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. They are committed to leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning, improve operational effectiveness, and support the evolving needs of the school community. As a member of a faith-based educational environment, the Director of Technology is expected to support and advance the mission and values of Ursuline Academy while contributing positively to the life of the school.

• Lead the development and execution of the school's technology vision and strategic priorities.
• Partner with school leadership to align technology resources and initiatives with academic, operational, and institutional goals.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative Team and contribute to school-wide planning and decision-making.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance teaching, learning, communication, and operational effectiveness.

• Oversee the school's technology infrastructure, including networks, cloud services, hardware, software, telecommunications, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of technology systems and services.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, data privacy efforts, disaster recovery planning, and technology-related compliance activities.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, software licensing, and equipment lifecycle planning.

• Collaborate with academic leaders and faculty to identify and implement technology solutions that support teaching and learning.
• Support the effective integration of instructional technology and emerging technologies across the curriculum.
• Coordinate technology training and professional development for faculty and staff.
• Promote responsible technology use, digital citizenship, and technology best practices throughout the school community.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the technology team.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of service, collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource for students, families, faculty, staff, and administrators on technology-related matters and represent the school in relevant professional networks and partnerships.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience.
• Fluency supporting both Windows and Mac environments.
• Current knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, wireless infrastructure, cloud computing, and unified communications.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic technology initiatives.

This is a full-time, 12-month position that is performed primarily on campus in a school environment. The Director of Technology regularly interacts with students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and consultants and must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to technology-related issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment, discretion,…