What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXEC DIR TECHNOLOGY position at Puyallup School District?
Posting: AP7271
Location: Educational Technology & Engagement Center
Position: Executive Director Technology
Hours: 8 Hours/Day
Calendar: 250-Day
Rate: 1.0 FTE
The Executive Director of Technology is a key leadership role responsible for the oversite of the education technology department ensuring its alignment with the district's strategic vision. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the district's unwavering focus on student achievement and equity through direction and support for technology solutions that enhance mission-critical operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Network data and voice infrastructure management for Microsoft 365/Azure environment, and other approved applications.
- Procurement and imaging of all district technology equipment.
- Help desk support for staff, students, and families.
- Cybersecurity and enterprise data protection.
- Leads and executes high level and high impact technology projects and initiatives coordinating from both operational and instructional areas.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of technology related policies, processes and standards, inventory records, technical network, server and software documentation, and drafts of departmental policy and procedures.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Information Technology (I.T.), Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
- 8 years' management experience in an I.T. environment with progressive supervisory responsibilities in a large organization with focus on education, or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
- Experience providing technological solutions in an academic setting is highly desirable.
- Change management or project management certification and experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Commitment to the District's core values, including academic success for all students.
- Exceptional integrity, intelligence, maturity, and commitment to diversity and equity.
- Experience running and managing a large technology department and managing annual budgets in excess of one million dollars.
- Success in leading and implementing an organization-wide technology project that changed existing norms/platforms.
- Capability to assess and recommend solutions to the district that require negotiation and compromise with competing projects and budgets.
Please see the job description for a complete list of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Benefits And Wages
- Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.
To Expedite Employment Processing
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.
Additional Information for External Candidates
- Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
- Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
- Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
- For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org