Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

at  Mary McDowell Friends School

Description:
Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse community where all students can reach their full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, and contributing members of a global society.
Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) beginning July 2024.
Job Title: Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Reports to: Associate Head of School

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will support academic and operational technology initiatives that align with the mission of the school. This role serves as the primary leader for the IT department and is responsible for overseeing the integration of cybersecurity, student privacy, budget, emerging technology evaluation, and IT policy across the whole school. The CTO will report directly to the Associate Head of School.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Proven experience as a CTO, or in a similar leadership role within an educational or education-related technology setting.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IT policy, and system architecture.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Experience in managing budgets and IT projects.
• Experience running a Google Apps for Education environment, Windows device management, Meraki networking, and cloud-based telecommunications services
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

The Interim CTO role is critical in supporting the school’s mission through strategic use of technology, ensuring operational excellence and security in all technology-related endeavors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

In overseeing the operational technology team, the Interim CTO is ultimately responsible for all layers of the school’s technology operations. These layers are detailed below:

Proven experience as a CTO, or in a similar leadership role within an educational or education-related technology setting.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IT policy, and system architecture.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Experience in managing budgets and IT projects.
• Experience running a Google Apps for Education environment, Windows device management, Meraki networking, and cloud-based telecommunications services
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when necessary