2026-2027 Director of Technology
About The Position
Ednovate is seeking a Director of Technology to oversee the design, procurement, and maintenance of all instructional and information technologies. This role is crucial for driving core IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, security, and vendor management, ensuring seamless technology integration to support Ednovate's growing network of schools. The Director of Technology will be responsible for developing and executing the organization's technology strategy, managing all technology systems, and ensuring technical readiness for various environments. A key aspect of the role involves evaluating emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the position requires overseeing excellent customer support, managing the internal ticketing system, and setting high standards for service. The Director will also lead the technology support model by training school Operations teams to manage localized technical support. A significant focus will be placed on cybersecurity, data governance, and policy development, ensuring compliance with relevant laws like FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA. The role also encompasses managing technology team operations, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, budget management, purchasing, asset management, and leading compliance for the E-rate program to maximize funding. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- 5+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, required
- 1+ years of successful management experience, required
- Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, systems management, and cybersecurity, required
- Experience with cloud-based platforms and applications, required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within education, strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of current and emerging educational technologies, preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive the organization’s technology strategy, aligning it with Ednovate’s mission and strategic plan.
- Oversee network architecture, cloud infrastructure, and telecommunications systems for reliability, security, and scalability.
- Manage and maintain all technology systems, including hardware, software, and cloud-based applications.
- Direct low-voltage technical engineering, vendor procurement, and infrastructure deployment for new and existing facilities.
- Ensure technical readiness and network reliability for testing environments.
- Evaluate emerging educational and administrative technologies, including AI integration, in partnership with the Academics team.
- Oversee and implement excellent customer support, managing the internal ticketing system and vendor accountability.
- Continuously improve policies and procedures for daily activities, including staff/student how-tos, security, and acceptable use agreements.
- Manage and coach 2 members of the Tech Support Team, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
- Lead Ednovate’s Technology support model by directing and training school Operations teams for localized Tier 1/2 technical support.
- Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy, threat mitigation, disaster recovery planning, and data protection policies.
- Ensure network-wide compliance with student data privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA) and internal policies.
- Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and service level agreements (SLAs) with various technology partners.
- Co-develop and manage the technology annual budget, including monthly budget-to-actual projection reports.
- Manage all purchasing and oversee asset management for technology equipment and services.
- Lead full compliance, documentation, and application cycles for the federal E-rate program.
Benefits
- Competitive and transparent salary ($125,000 to $160,000, depending on background and experience)
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families
- Flexible spending account options
- Paid family leave
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance benefits
- Fitness and entertainment discounts
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 403b retirement savings plan, with company match
- A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
