Director of Technology

Matthew Wigglesworth

Job Details

Job Location

Foundation Headquarters - IDYLLWILD, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Idyllwild Arts Foundation

Director of Technology

Idyllwild Arts Foundation (IAF) was founded in 1946. The arts institution started as a Summer Program for learners of all ages. In 1986, Idyllwild Arts Academy was founded as an independent, residential arts high school, located in Idyllwild, California. The school serves approximately 300 students from roughly 35 countries and provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

The Director of Technology role is a full-time year-round position reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Business Operations. This position has the opportunity to be a hybrid role being on-site at least 50% of the time. The technology program has evolved significantly in recent years - classrooms have consistent, modern AV equipment, the wifi, and wired networks provide coverage for upwards of 2500 clients a day and technology is ingrained in all of campus life. The role provides leadership and vision for the technology program, supervises the technology team, and provides hands-on technical functions. The incoming director will be directly responsible for, or oversee, the management of server and network infrastructure, cloud-based platforms including Google Workspace and Blackbaud K-12 systems, policies and procedures, and budgeting/purchasing. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in K-12 education, have broad and deep technical experience, and is a collaborative relationship builder.

Primary responsibilities:

• Leads the technology team to ensure excellent delivery of technology solutions and services to the community.
• Provide guidance to the Leadership team on all aspects of technology.
• Sets initiatives and priorities for the department and ensures successful completion of projects.
• Develops and implements long-term strategies to align the tech program to the mission of the school.
• Sets the annual technology budget, manages all technology acquisitions, and develops lifecycles for hardware and software.
• Collaborates with others to create, maintain and enforce technology policies and procedures.
• Works with academic leadership, the technology committee, and other constituents to provide appropriate and timely solutions, support, and training for the community.
• Be a hands-on member of the tech team.
• Ensure cybersecurity controls are in place to protect data and systems.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of arts or science degree in an applicable field or equivalent work experience.
• Technical proficiency with networking, server management, cloud/SaaS platforms, audio-visual systems, device management, and more.
• Prior supervisory/management experience.
• Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Willingness to be a hands-on team player with a creative approach to solutions in a geographically challenging but beautiful environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working in the K12 education environment.
• Experience managing Google Workspace, Meraki networks, Blackbaud K12 Solutions, mobile device management, and audio-visual solutions.

Physical/Sensory Demands:

While performing the duties of this position an incumbent may be required to:

• Regularly remain sedentary for long periods of time in meetings and while processing information and paperwork both manually and on a computer;
• Reach with hands and arms and use of hands to finger, type, and manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse;
• Converse in clear English both written and orally, over a telephone, teleconferencing, and in person.;
• Make public presentations;
• Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to lift up to 25 pounds;
• Traverse uneven terrain and climb stairs while moving about campus;
• Bend and stoop;
• Conduct tours and show visitors campus facilities;
• Provide their own transportation for campus and regional events;
• Work varying hours, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Competitive salary, benefits included.

Possibility for a Hybrid position.

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