Company Description
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools across the nation. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.
KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-6 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond.
Job Description
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools’ Regional Support Team seeks a Regional Technology Manager who is responsible for managing technology consultants/contractors.
As Regional Manager of Technology, your core responsibilities include:
Technology Management
- Daily run-the-business of the region’s growth including but not limited to the following areas:
- Application Management Services
- IT Service Desk
- End User Computing
- Voice/Data Networking
- Workplace Management
- Device Management
- In-field Technology
- Audit IT systems and assess their outcomes;
- Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including telecommunications, servers, PCs/laptops, operating systems, hardware, software, peripherals, mobile devices, and Office Automation equipment;
- Implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision;
- Oversee the IT policies and procedures to ensure that schools and regional offices operates effectively and reliably;
- Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations;
- Oversee IT daily operations, supervise systems and IT vendors;
- Implement strategy as it relates to the organization’s IT infrastructure;
- Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems;
- Oversee IT Helpdesk operations and ticket system.
- Supervise installation and maintenance of computers, network equipment, servers, firewalls and other IT equipment;
- Special projects and other tasks as assigned by Director of Technology.
Administration and Finance
- Prepare and analyze reports as requested;
- Manage financial aspects of the IT department, including purchasing, payment processing, budgeting and budget review;
- Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
- Manage vendor contracts for IT related services and ensures vendor compliance.
- Execute the region’s asset management plan for IT hardware, software and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with standards and relevance with industry security and audit norms;
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments outside the direct scope of security including networking, servers and application
Special Projects
- Manages effective implementation of annual technology projects.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
- N+ Certification / Cisco Network certification preferred
- Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
- Experience operating in a SOC2 or other security audited environment
- 2+ years management experience working in IT operations, supervising technology teams, and technology projects
- Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
- Experience with switches, routers, and firewalls, VoIP Phone systems, SANs, VMWare SaaS preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
- Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities
- Relentless results-orientation
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and clerical proficiency
- Effective communicator (both written and verbal) ability to lead professional development
- Demonstrate sound judgment and steadiness in crisis situations
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments; bounce back quickly from set backs
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 and depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including
- Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
- Life and Long-term Disability
- Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.