IT Manager

About the Position

Join the French American School of Princeton (FASP) and play a vital role in supporting the exceptional bilingual, multicultural education offered at the school. FASP is seeking a dynamic, skilled, proactive IT Manager to ensure that its nurturing and creative learning environment thrives. If you’re passionate about technology’s role in education and want to contribute to a close-knit, international community, you are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Head of School, and serving as a member of the school’s Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

School Website

• Collaborates with the Marketing department on website changes and updates as needed.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the school’s website, as needed

Information Technology and Data Management

• Provide guidance to the school administration on the implementation of technology and data management strategies.
• Evaluate, recommend, and manage software. Prepare for future software purchases, renewals, future implementation, and system upgrades.
• Oversee and maintain the student information system (Rediker) and Google for Education Workspace.
• Coordinate and manage the school’s databases, ensuring smooth operation and integration with other school systems.
• Coordinate and ensure the accurate submission and extraction of data for school, state, and federal reporting and compliance.

Training and Support of Faculty, Staff & Students in the Use of Technology

• Train and support teachers to ensure proficiency in integrating technology into their classrooms.
• Assist administrators in optimizing the use of technology.
• Educate students on the safe and responsible use of school devices and platforms.

Hardware and Software Maintenance

• Install and maintain student, faculty, and classroom Apple devices, with a strong focus on Apple products and tools (e.g. Jamf School).
• Perform all functions and procedures necessary to install and maintain the school’s technology systems (hardware, software, and related peripherals).
• Assist with the planning, design, and installation of future technology system expansions
• Coordinate and maintain all technology-related vendor relationships
• Provide technology support as needed, including troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

Video Creation and Multimedia

• Support video creation and management, including recording, editing, and distributing school-related videos and multimedia projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required or preferred:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Apple devices, including management via Jamf School.
• Excellent working knowledge of both Mac OS and Windows current operating systems.
• Experience with Rediker (or similar student information systems) and Google for Education Workspace.
• At least one year of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Master’s preferred.)
• Knowledge of modern web technologies and languages.
• Familiarity with educational technology trends and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong collaborator
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Pedagogical background and or/experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• French language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is desirable but not required.