Associate Director of Technology for Data Systems

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12th grade Quaker school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks an Associate Director of Technology for Data Systems within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars – diversity, equity & inclusion; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing –  serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and  expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring@brooklynfriends.org.  

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THE POSITION
The Associate Director of Technology for Data Systems plays a crucial role in managing, overseeing, and optimizing the school’s data systems to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the administration, integration, and security of data systems including the main student information systems (SIS) and all database platforms across the institution. Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Associate Director will collaborate closely with academic and administrative teams to ensure seamless data workflows and user-friendly digital experiences.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Director of Technology 

• Data Systems Management: Direct and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization, of all school-wide and area-specific data systems, and supervise/assign/direct the work of the Registrar
• Data Integrity & Security: Develop and implement security controls/permissions to all-school data systems to protect the private and confidential nature of student, family and personnel information; oversee and effectuate data compliance policies to ensure adherence to applicable regulations (such as FERPA and COPPA)
• Technology Leadership: Assist the Director of Technology in leading the technological efforts to support the strategic and operational goals of the school
• Integration & Automation: Develop and implement integrations between data platforms to improve efficiency and user experience
• Academic Schedule: Collaborate with the Scheduling Committee and learning community leadership teams, to create and develop the academic schedules for the Early Childhood / Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School learning communities. Coordinate student course requests in the school database and utilize additional technology tools to generate an academic schedule that maximizes the student experience within the allocation of time blocks, classroom spaces, and colleague availability
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with academic and administrative leaders to align data strategies with school priorities. Coordinate with database administrators within other areas of the school– including but not limited to the Enrollment, Advancement, Athletics, and Finance offices– to ensure data strategies and data management practices are consistent across the institution 
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making at the institutional level
• User Support & Training: Provide training and support to colleagues in various departments and learning communities in order to maximize effective use of data systems
• Technology Innovation: Stay informed of emerging trends in educational technology and data management to enhance BFS’s digital infrastructure