Director of Information Technology

Company: The Independent School
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Director of Information Technology to lead our organization's IT department. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in managing complex IT projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to help drive our organization's technological innovation and growth. Contact If interested, please send resume, cover letter, and references to Bria Porter.
bria.porter@theindependentschool.com Job Description As our Director of IT, you will be responsible for a wide range of services, hardware, and consultation for our school. Services Provide on-call and on-site support and track service requests through a ticketing system, such as Freshdesk. - Managing mobile device management (MDM) for a range of laptops and iPads using Meraki, Google, and Windows systems, and unifying them under a single system. - Manage network deployment, maintenance, and management using Meraki hardware and software for all layer 2 and 3 devices. - Manage Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephony using 3CX and - Manage Google Workspace for Education for 500+ users, implementing email security and ensuring CIPA compliance. Hardware and software Manage hardware deployment, maintenance, and management for faculty, staff, and student-facing devices, including Windows, Macintosh, and Chromebooks. - Manage peripherals, such as SmartBoards, LCD projectors, and other input/output devices, and troubleshoot printers. Consultation Provide security updates, maintenance, and programming for access control across 5 buildings and provide consultation for security camera networking across 4 buildings. - Consult with the Registrar/Strategic Innovation and business office regarding platforms such as the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), Customer Relationship Management system (CRM), and more. - Provide recommendations for purchasing hardware, such as mobile devices, peripherals, network cabling, and servers and switches. To be successful in this role, you should have experience in managing complex IT projects, a proven track record in managing teams, and a deep understanding of the latest IT technologies and trends. You should also have excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Qualifications Degree/Certificates in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field 3 years of experience in information technology preferred. A high degree of accuracy Great attention to detail Excellent communication and organizational skills Our School At The Independent School, our name conveys the very core of what drives our learning community. We inspire students to gain the knowledge, skills, and mindsets that allow them to recognize their potential, work toward success, and develop into independent and responsible citizens who make a positive impact on the world around them. Our faculty provides authentic learning experiences that are challenging and exciting. Our students learn, laugh, and grow in an atmosphere of encouragement, care, and commitment to our school values. We are a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade school and an early learning center for children from six-weeks-old through preschool. For more information on our school, please visit our website: theindependentschool.com Our Location With a population of 527,000, Wichita is the most populous city in the state of Kansas. It offers a wide variety of entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences. With both an active downtown and quiet suburbs, Wichita offers something for everyone. Wichita, KS is the home of two largest privately held companies in the U.S., Koch Industries, Inc. and Cargill Protein. It is also the birthplace of Pizza Hut and Coleman. To provide a superior, independent, college preparatory education, while serving a diverse student population in a safe, supportive community, conducive to the intellectual, emotional and physical growth of each Independent student.
Our Vision Independent. Innovative. Inclusive. From crib to career to community. Every school teaches. Independent inspires community, excellence, and opportunity.

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