IT Vendor Relationship Director jobs in New Mexico

Job Description

Summary

The Albuquerque Academy Technology Department is seeking an individual for the position of IT Director. This position is responsible for both strategic planning and implementation of key educational technology initiatives and day-to-day management of projects and staff. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. 

All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

• Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
• Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
• Be present and participate.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic staff to work on campus. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. The position is open until filled, and applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why Albuquerque Academy is the right fit for you and detail your passion for the position.

Essential Functions

• Manage a team of IT professionals. Duties include mentorship, performance evaluations, ongoing administrative tasks, and professional development.
• Develop and manage an annual technology budget. Includes approval and reconciliation of technology expenses.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the school’s technology infrastructure, including end-user devices, servers, cloud solutions, networking, and system and data security. A crucial aspect of infrastructure management is the maintenance of a disaster recovery/business continuity plan.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the school’s cyber security plan, and underlying systems to ensure we have best in class technology and monitoring.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty to ensure that technology effectively supports, and is integrated into, the curriculum.
• Support the School and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy. 
• Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.
• Maintain, or oversee the maintenance of, a limited number of applications developed in-house using Microsoft Visual Basic.
• Management of both the software and hardware cycles.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff to align technology with the school's educational goals.
• Communicate effectively with the school community about technology-related initiatives.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends.
• Attend employee meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a field related to technology or business administration.
• Coursework in computer science, computer/network engineering, or business administration is preferred.

Experience

• At minimum five (5) years of experience in Information Technology is required.
• Experience in education, preferably independent school education is a plus. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with project management software, such as Asana, is preferred.
• Familiarity with student information system software, specifically Veracross, is highly preferred.
• Fluency in office productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office or Google Education Fundamentals is required.
• Critical thinking and planning skills are essential.

Special Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Working Environment

• Majority of work is performed in an indoor setting on campus.
• Core work hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The position does require some work outside these hours, based on school needs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds with or without assistance

EEO/ADA Compliance

Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.