Information Technology Director jobs in Atlanta, GA

Director of Information Technology

George Walton Academy (GWA) provides challenging instruction, engaging experiences, and global perspectives designed to inspire lives of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and purpose. GWA is an independent, Pre-K-12, independent, college-preparatory school located on 61 beautiful acres in Monroe, Georgia, less than one hour from the state capitol of Atlanta.

George Walton Academy seeks an engaging, energetic Director of Information Technology. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Information Technology will provide overall leadership, planning, and day-to-day management of all areas of information technology.

Responsibilities

• Working with the school's academic and administrative leadership, provide strategic planning and strong collaborative leadership to set the direction and implement information technologies to support the school's mission
• Work with the academic leadership to develop ways and strategies to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Manage all information technology resources including personnel, budgets, network infrastructure, web presence, academic and administrative support systems, and communication services
• Manage IT full-time staff and supervise technology support services and facilities including one-to-one technology as well as computer labs
• Create and administer the technology operating and capital budgets, and manage all IT-related contracts and services.
• Provide and maintain a high-quality technology support environment for all faculty, staff, and students
• Establish and enforce information technology standards, procedures, and policies.
• Manage and maintain all network hardware, software, infrastructure, operations, and documentation
• Manage the school's current inventory of physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, VMware)
• Demonstrate the ability to manage all levels of network devices such as firewalls, switches, and wireless access points
• Manage all software services such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, File and Print Services
• Manage the school's 1-1 laptop program in the middle school and upper school, including purchasing and deploying new laptops, end-user technical support, accurate record keeping, and warranty replacements
• Managing the school's Google Workspace, Office 365, and Active Directory systems, including user management, security, training, and support
• Managing outside vendors such as ISPs, and various other MSPs to ensure proper operations
• Manage various other systems such as our MDM platform, Papercut Print Server, and Anti-Virus software
• Provide A/V setup and operation during special events (which sometimes occur outside of normal working hours)
• Manage the integrated access control systems and security surveillance systems
• Manage communications contracts and communications services, including phone, email, and internet services.
• Maintain intranet sites, domain registrations, internet and intranet security services, and web filtering capabilities.
• Manage all levels of helpdesk support services for students and employees
• Manage all technology-related projects, including the purchase of equipment and installing hardware and software

Exceptional Candidates Will

• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the school
• Demonstrate an approachable, consistent, transparent, supportive, and good-humored posture
• Demonstrate comfort working with all departments in a school environment including Admissions, Advancement, Academics, and Business Office
• Understand and have an appreciation for processes, workflows, norms, and goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Five-plus years working in or leading a school technology department
• Organized self-starter who enjoys assisting faculty and students with their learning
• Experience with databases, network administration (including wireless and firewalls), G Suite for Education administration, and information technology resources and services is important.
• Strong familiarity with typical school hardware (desktops, laptops, printers, interactive projectors,) and typical software (Apple platform, G Suite including Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, Microsoft Suite, web-based applications, licensing, databases, etc.)