Director of Technology

Carney, Sandoe & Associates , an education recruitment firm, has been retained by the Cincinnati Country Day School in Cincinnati, Ohio looking to find their next Director of Technology.

The Director of Technology will develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that

advances the school's mission, enhances teaching and learning, supports operational excellence,

safeguards institutional data, and ensures the reliability and scalability of the school's technology

ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership,

communication, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a multi-year technology vision and strategic roadmap aligned with school priorities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to school leadership regarding technology strategy, innovation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate technology personnel and external technology service providers.
• Build and manage technology operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee technology procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and software licensing.
• Establish and monitor technology governance, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead technology-related risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to identify technology solutions that improve teaching, learning, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed regarding emerging technologies, independent school technology trends, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity developments, and educational innovation.
• Establish security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability management reviews.
• Oversee identity management, endpoint security, security awareness training, and incident response planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Information
• Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise technology environments.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft cloud and on-premises technologies.
• Experience leading cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, and network operations.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Technology leadership experience in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit environment.
• Microsoft, cybersecurity, networking, or project management certifications.
• Experience with Veracross or other student information systems.
• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible artificial intelligence implementation.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay