Assistant Director of Technology

The Assistant Director of Technology  at St. Luke’s School is responsible for supporting the Director of Technology in leading the strategic and operational management of technology systems throughout the School. This includes overseeing infrastructure, academic technology, cyber security, user support, and data systems. Additionally, this role requires a service-oriented team player approach, rooted in both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset, ensuring technology enhances teaching, learning, and administrative operations.

• Support the integration and management of core systems such as Veracross (SIS), Clarity (financial aid), Google Workspace, and classroom applications.
• Manage database integration and migrations.
• Work with academic leaders to support effective and responsible technology use in classrooms.
• Collaborate with business office, admissions, and development staff to understand technology needs and streamline data management and workflows.

• Implement and monitor data protection, access control, and privacy best practices.
• Support regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and staff cybersecurity training.
• Maintain incident response documentation and ensure business continuity procedures are current.

• Supervise and mentor IT support staff to provide excellent service to faculty, students, and parents.
• Serve as a second-tier escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Develop and maintain technology guides, FAQs, and onboarding materials.
• Coordinate and lead technology professional learning for faculty and staff.

• Support the maintenance, security, and reliability of network, server, and cloud infrastructure (Wi-Fi, firewalls, switches, backups, etc.).
• Coordinate with external vendors regarding systems infrastructure support and integration
• Manage hardware audits and device lifecycle for faculty, staff, and student hardware (laptops, iPads, peripherals).
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies aligned with the school’s strategic goals.

• Lead or support IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, system migrations, and new integrations.
• Create implementation plans to solve people-facing technology problems
• Assist in developing and managing the IT budget and vendor relationships.
• Participate in strategic planning, helping align technology initiatives with the school’s mission and long-term goals.

All Professional Staff Expectations

• Support the St. Luke’s School mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy. Understanding and commitment to the community standards of compassion, dignity, excellence, honesty, and respect.
• Excellent communication skills. Contact and communication with students, faculty/staff, and parents on a regular basis. Contact and communication consists of face-to-face discussions, e-mail, phone calls, letters, report cards, and memos. Communicate effectively with the school’s constituents.
• Strong collaboration skills. Working collaboratively with other faculty, specialists, and staff in a small, close-knit, creatively energetic environment.
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development. Desire and ability to embrace continuing education in the field. Participate and attend workshops, conferences, and other training.
• A sense of joy and wonder and an optimistic attitude.
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Flexibility and willingness to change. Ability to pivot as changes are made or needed in order to fit the school’s current needs or adjustments to protocols. Be present at the school during the required work hours.
• Perform additional duties  such as morning, recess, lunch and participate in the life of the school. Be present and on-time to assigned duties.
• Participate in and attend faculty/staff meetings and committees, including school-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy and curriculum.
• Participate in the life of the school, including attendance at required events such as curriculum night, parent conferences, grade-level cocktail party, Christmas Fair, Spring Benefit, and school games and events.
• Enforce school policies and rules with students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Faculty members also need to be proficient with Google Classroom and have the ability to use classroom technology such as Smart Boards, Zoom, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT systems administration, network management, or educational technology, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Preferable experience in K-12 institutions (an independent school environment)  or higher education
• Strong understanding of network protocols, device management (e.g., JAMF, Meraki), cloud platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), and data security best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage complex projects impacting multiple constituents and prioritize clearly with a sense of urgency and effectiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively, balance multiple projects, and respond flexibly in a fast-paced school environment.