Excellence Community Schools · 5 months ago
Director of I.T. Operations & Integration (NY)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expExcellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization supporting schools in the Bronx and Stamford. The Director of IT Operations & Integration is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the technology infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with the educational mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi-year IT, Corporate and EdTech application roadmap aligned with academic and operational priorities
Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership on how technology can drive student achievement and operational efficiency
Stay abreast of emerging technologies in education and enterprise IT and assess their potential impact on the organization
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity protocols
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity across all systems
Lead performance monitoring, system optimization, and capacity planning efforts
Evaluate, implement, and manage EdTech platforms that support teaching, learning, and student engagement
Partner with academic leaders to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction
Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Manage the full lifecycle of educational and corporate applications, including procurement, deployment, training, and deprecation
Ensure seamless integration between systems such as SIS(PowerSchool ecosystems), LMS(Google), HRIS, and finance platforms
Monitor application usage and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing IT team
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Provide professional development opportunities and clear career pathways for team members
Manage relationships with technology vendors and managed service providers, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation
Develop and manage an IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with strategic goals
Conduct regular vendor reviews and ensure compliance with service-level agreements
Ensure all campuses are technology-ready for the school year, including device provisioning and license allocation
Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues and guide root cause analysis and resolution
Deliver training and support to school staff on the effective use of technology tools and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master's preferred)
7–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally in K–12 education, higher ed, or nonprofit sectors
Demonstrated success in managing complex IT environments and leading cross-functional teams
Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems
Experience with EdTech platforms (e.g., Google Workspace for Education, Clever, ClassLink, SIS/LMS systems)
Familiarity with data privacy laws and compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, HIPPA)
Strong strategic thinking and project management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Benefits
Health Insurance, dental, vision & 403b Retirement Plan - Employer Match
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA
Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance
$5000 Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Excellence Community Schools
Excellence Community Schools (ECS), is the charter management organization supporting a network of 17 schools including co-educational elementary and middle schools at Bronx Charter School for Excellence 1-5 and Stamford Charter School for Excellence, and the single-gender Public Prep schools, Boys Prep, Girls Prep, and Girls Prep II.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Denniston Reid
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Vikas Kaushal
Chief Financial Officer
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