Director of Technology

Job Description:

Asheville School seeks an experienced, collaborative, and visionary Director of Technology to lead the strategic planning, management, and advancement of the School’s technology program. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, the Director of Technology is responsible for ensuring a secure, reliable, and innovative technology environment that supports the School’s educational mission and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader to shape the future of technology at a mission-driven boarding school, fostering innovation while ensuring the systems and services that support teaching, learning, and school operations remain secure, reliable, and responsive to the needs of the community.

Asheville School is committed to innovation while honoring its traditions. Technology plays a vital role in supporting teaching, learning, and school operations, and the Director of Technology will have the opportunity to help shape the School’s strategic use of technology, strengthen cybersecurity and infrastructure, and partner with faculty and staff to enhance the educational experience for every student.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

The Director provides leadership for all aspects of the School’s technology operations, including:

• Network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, enterprise systems, hardware, and software lifecycle management
• Vendor relationships
• Technology budgeting
• End-user support

In partnership with academic leadership and faculty, the Director also champions the thoughtful integration of technology into teaching and learning, supports classroom innovation, leads technology-related professional development, and helps evaluate emerging educational technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Skills and Abilities Required:

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader and collaborative problem-solver with a strong background in information technology, cybersecurity, network administration, and educational technology. They will possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, a commitment to outstanding customer service, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions for faculty, staff, students, and school leadership.

Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience. Experience in an independent school or other educational environment, along with expertise in Apple devices, Microsoft 365, enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and student information systems, is highly desirable.

Typical Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and can expect frequent exposure to weather.