Senior Director of IT
About The Position
The Senior Director of IT, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, leads our company s technology development, strategy, and vision. The Senior Director of IT s responsibilities include technology and research, making collaborative executive decisions on the company s technological requirements, and implementing strategies to ensure that the technological resources meet the company s short and long-term needs. Our ideal candidates are visionaries with a track record of technological innovation and a deep understanding of the current and emerging technologies. Ultimately, the role of the Senior Director of IT is to establish a technological vision for the organization and lead the company s technological development that meets the needs of our students, employees, enables productivity, and aligns with our company s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Director of IT or similar leadership role
- Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy
- Understanding of budgets and business planning
- Ability to conduct technological analyses and research
- Strong collaborator, advisor, and excellent communicator
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Strategic thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other relevant graduate degree
Responsibilities
- Setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company
- Strong people leader and motivator; proactive and growth mindset
- Ensuring that the technological resources meet the company s short and long-term goals
- Act as a mentor to team members
- Maintain a customer-focused outlook and aid in the delivery of IT projects
- Create timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services
- Making collaborative executive decisions on behalf of the company s technological requirements
- Manage IT s annual goals, KPIs, and budgets to assess cost-effectiveness and technological performance
- Communicate technology strategy, implementation, and training to internal and external partners
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Our generous paid time off (PTO) policy, which begins accruing at 10 hours per month
- 10 annual paid holidays in addition to 2 annual scheduled, paid mental health days
- Eligibility to elect comprehensive health, vision, dental, and voluntary life insurance
- Employer-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, effective day one
- Eligibility for an annual bonus based on organizational and employee performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
