Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

Foxdale Village, a life plan community guided by Quaker values, located in State College, PA, is seeking a director of information technology. The successful candidate will report to the chief financial officer and will serve as a contributing member of the management team. The candidate will be able to work within an environment that takes a team-based approach to decision making.

Responsibilities include:

• Independent oversight of the day-to-day network, IT, and telecommunications operations
• Ensures that the going cyber security processes are up to date with the current regulatory and risk management environment
• Works with the leadership team to assure that current hardware and software applications meet the needs of each department
• Assumes responsibility for developing, updating, and implementing the information system strategic plan
• Plans for future expansion and growth to create a network environment that is right for the organization
• Trains employees on the basic use of computer applications
• Provides oversight of all IT staff
• Reviews and suggests outside partnerships with other IT support companies to supplement the needs of a 24-hour operation
• Completes periodic technology risk assessments and uses the data to implement programs that mitigate IT liability
• Works with the compliance and risk official to create programs that meet regulatory requirements for HIPAA, disaster recovery, and fraud prevention
• Serves as the HIPAA security officer for the organization
• Oversees audio-visual and communication systems support for residents and staff
• Assumes other responsibilities as designated by the CFO

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Industry Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Short Term, Long Term, and Life Insurance Plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 403 (B) retirement program with Match Options (3% grant, 3 1/2% match, fully vested after 3 years)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

About us:

Foxdale Village is a retirement community established over 35 years ago. We have developed a reputation for supporting residents and staff, to create a vibrant, financially sound community. With a reputation for outstanding care and service, the community consistently maintains high occupancy, and strong financial benchmarks. Foxdale Village has 205 residential cottages and apartments and offers a range of health services with room for 46 residents in skilled nursing, including a memory care neighborhood, and 55 residences in personal care, all private accommodations.

Foxdale Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time/Exempt position

Qualifications:

Education/ Training: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field. A graduate level degree is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of five years in an IT environment including installation and maintenance of a network as well as user support, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Characteristics: Applicants should be highly committed to serving older adults and have demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills.