Lipscomb Academy, Director of Technology

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Lipscomb Academy is a Christ-centered, PreK-12 school with approximately 1,460 students and 300 faculty and staff members. "We are a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences." We seek passionate educators and staff who share our commitment to academic excellence and Christian values, and who are eager to invest in the lives of young people during their most formative years. The Technology Director provides strategic leadership and operational management of all technology systems and services for the Academy. This role ensures that technology infrastructure, systems, and support services align with our educational mission and values while enabling effective teaching, learning, and administrative operations. The director works closely with Lipscomb University’s Computer Center. A planned overlap period will keep the current Technology Director available for training and consultation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field
Technology leadership experience, preferably in a PreK-12 educational environment
Demonstrated experience managing technology staff and budgets
Experience with Student Information Systems (FACTS SIS experience strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of hardware and software systems
Knowledge of audiovisual systems
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and training abilities
Strategic thinking with attention to operational details
Customer service orientation with a problem-solving mindset
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Personal commitment to Christian faith and values
Alignment with the school's mission and educational philosophy
Ability to integrate faith perspectives into technology leadership
Serve as a positive role model for students and staff
Ability to lift and move technology equipment (up to 50 lbs)
Occasional evening and weekend availability for events and maintenance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Educational Technology or related field
Professional certifications in relevant technology areas
Proficiency in HTML and SQL programming for report development
Experience with educational technology integration and instructional design

Responsibilities

Student Information System Management Oversee all aspects of the Student Information System (SIS) database
Create and maintain user accounts for students, parents, faculty, and staff
Design, develop, and maintain custom reports to support administrative and academic needs
Provide comprehensive training to faculty and staff on SIS functionality
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations
Manage data archiving, backup procedures, and data exporting processes
Program and script reports using HTML and SQL
Email and Communication Systems Create and maintain student email accounts
Oversee email system administration and security protocols
Technology Procurement and Budget Management Oversee purchasing of software, hardware, and audio/video equipment
Manage the technology budget, ensuring balanced spending
Reconcile technology budget records with University financial systems
Maintain comprehensive inventory tracking systems
Implement strategic replacement planning for technology assets
Research and evaluate new technology solutions to support educational goals
Technical Support Oversee comprehensive software and hardware support across diverse applications and devices
Supervise and mentor a team of two computer technicians
Ensure reliable operation of audio and visual systems for athletic venues and presentation spaces
Maintain technology support procedures and documentation
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for specialized support needs