Description:

Harvest Preparatory Academy is a K-12 Charter School located in Yuma and San Luis Arizona. We are currently accepting applications for a qualified Director of IT. Harvest Preparatory Academy prides itself on excellence; we are looking for a candidate that will enhance our level of excellence and take pride in their work. The primary function of the position is to administer a variety of technical projects related to the setup, maintenance, and support of Harvest Preparatory Academy.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical (Help Desk) support to learning management systems users.
• Advise and help in implementation of technology during curriculum development.
• Develop and support methods and procedures for synchronous technology adoption into curriculum (video conferencing, Voice over IP, Chat)
• Develop and create documentation and support materials for curriculum and instruction technologies.
• Provide technical support for Student Information System.
• Work closely with other departments for collaborating IT projects.
• Train other staff and stakeholders on technical issues as needed.
• Provide technical support to web conferencing system users.
• Light design and programming work related to file transfers or automated scripting.
• Analyze complex computer systems, identify problems, and develop and implement logical conclusions and effective solutions.
• Develop and recommend cost effective technical system improvements.
• Operate a personal computer and manage servers using program applications appropriate to assigned duties. 

Qualifications:

• Technology field or 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrated success in working with people in establishing goals, objectives, and change management plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience/training in providing technical support
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to easily adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Maintain important records efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed or prepared.
• Perform duties and responsibilities independently.
• Ability to coordinate, research, and analyze special projects/reports.
• Proficient knowledge of database structure with the ability to enter, manipulate, and report data.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisory personnel, perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities, including following up on such functions or projects.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all requirements
• Must possess positive, professional interpersonal skills.
• Software Required: Understanding of PC operating systems and software on web-based applications Windows Registry Firewalls and Network filtering Common Plugins and Browsers Antivirus and Anti Mal-Ware applications
• Network system and data flow theory and design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science field.
• Demonstrated successful project management skills.
• Expertise in setting up and supporting synchronous communication including voice, video, and chat.