Director of IT

Reports to: COO 

Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven prior experience in an IT Leadership or similar role
• Experience in network management and/or help desk

Terms of Employment:

• Starting Salary: 80K+
• Annual Raise: Negotiable
• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits
• Contract Term: 12 months

Position Description:
The mission of the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School (BuffSci) is to provide services to prepare college students who are from a community not served successfully by the traditional education system. The Director of Information Technology (IT Dynamo / Tech Visionary) is responsible for maintaining our information technology systems and networks, performing technical tasks to develop and implement the school plan for instructional use of technology.

Rewarding Experience:
Enhancing the technological capabilities of the school and seeing the positive impact on students' learning experiences.

Primary Functions:

• Coordinate with faculty and staff to assess technology needs school-wide
• Ensure functionality and efficiency of computer and telecom systems
• Evaluate and maintain internal and host network infrastructures

Supervisory Functions:

• Directly supervise IT specialists and support personnel
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with school system policies and applicable laws

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of the school technology plan
• Institute protocols for the use of technology across all departments
• Organize and disseminate technology for school-wide instructional use
• Maintain school database and network systems
• Install and configure software and hardware
• Provide immediate on-site technical support and instruction to school personnel and students
• Work closely with school administration and faculty to identify needs
• Maintain school computers and labs
• Monitor system and network performance
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and data restoration
• Provide preventative maintenance and security
• Develop and administer backup/disaster recovery procedures
• Identify system-critical data to ensure sustained operations
• Provide systems analysis to ensure the needs of end-users are met
• Coordinate development and maintenance of network benchmark standards
• Update technological equipment
• Investigate, recommend, and advise administration on technology products and innovations, technology replacement, repair, and update needs
• Maintain accurate inventory of technology equipment and repair parts
• Maintain licenses and upgrade schedules
• Adhere to and promote the ethics of copyright law application

Skills:

• Leadership skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders for IT-related topics
• Specific skill-based competencies of IT systems and applications
• Proficiency with social networking software, content management systems, and website development tools, as well as applicable programming languages

Knowledge:

• Review and interpret highly technical information
• Understand complex, multi-step written and/or oral instructions
• Working knowledge of current information technology developments

Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and timeliness
• Flexibility to work autonomously or collaboratively, as required
• Excellent ability to prioritize and organize time, information, and scheduling
• Ability to analyze data and utilize a variety of equipment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

• Enhances technological capabilities to support instructional goals
• Ensures efficient and effective use of technology resources
• Supports a safe and functional learning environment through reliable IT systems