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St. Michaels Country Day School
Newport, RI (In Person)
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IT Director
St. Michaels Country Day School
St. Michaels Country Day School - Newport, Rhode Island Job Details
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Immediately Job Description Director of Information Technology St. Michael's Country Day School - Newport, Rhode Island St. Michael's Country Day School seeks a skilled, responsive, and forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead all aspects of the school's technology systems and infrastructure. This is a full-time, on-site, year-round position and an essential role in supporting the daily operations and long-term strategic vision of the school. Serving students from toddler through Grade 8, St. Michael's is committed to developing courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready. The Director of Information Technology plays a critical role in ensuring that faculty, staff, and students are supported by reliable, secure, and thoughtfully implemented technology systems that enhance teaching and learning. The Role Reporting to the Business Manager, the Director of Information Technology is responsible for the comprehensive management, maintenance, and advancement of the school's technology ecosystem. This includes infrastructure, network systems, hardware and software, cybersecurity, data systems, and user support. The Director works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that technology is both functional and mission-aligned. Key Responsibilities- Oversee and maintain all school technology systems, including network infrastructure, servers, devices, and cloud-based platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and regular upgrades
- Manage cybersecurity systems, data protection protocols, backups, and disaster recovery planning
- Provide responsive technical support and troubleshooting for faculty, staff, and students, and ensure classroom technology is functioning effectively
- Lead device management, including deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle planning
- Serve as the primary administrator for Blackbaud SIS, supporting data integrity, system configuration, and faculty use
- Coordinate technology needs for school events and ensure audiovisual systems are operational
- Collaborate with school leadership on technology planning, vendor coordination, and strategic improvements, while providing training and support to faculty and staff Personal Qualities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm, flexible, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced setting
- Relationship-driven, with a service-oriented approach to supporting faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Invested in the life of the school and committed to being an active, visible presence on campus St.