Director of Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Vision: Support KRESA’s strategic plan and develop data-driven goals and strategies to continuously improve services to KRESA and our partner districts.
• Technology Management: Oversee the technology shared service department (SW MiTech), ensuring optimal performance of hardware, software, and network infrastructure across all districts.
• Professional Development: Provide training, coaching, and support for technology staff to ensure that they are highly effective in their roles
• Policy and Procedure Development: Create and maintain standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and resource use.
• Data Management: Ensure data integrity and security, coordinating the collection and submission of district data.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and monitor disaster recovery plans, including server backups.
• Budget and Resource Allocation: Manage the technology budget to ensure efficient use of resources. Apply for grant opportunities that enhance technology in the districts we serve.
• Contract Management: Manage vendor and shared service contracts and agreements
• Standardization: Develop and promote the use of standard back-end hardware and software across districts to enhance interoperability and inefficiencies
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with superintendents, administrators, and other stakeholders to align technology initiatives with district goals.
• Security Management: Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect district data and infrastructure. Manage cyber security incident response.
• Project Management: Lead technology projects, ensuring they meet goals and timelines.
• Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of all district technology equipment.
• Support and Maintenance: Ensure the repair and upgrade of hardware, networks, and software.
• Collaboration: Lead regular collaborative meetings with area school district technology leaders. Participate in statewide ISD/RESA METL meetings and workgroups.
• Customer Service: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through resolving end-user issues quickly and respectfully
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification & Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Masters Degree in Technology Leadership or related field with related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSBO CTO Certification preferred.

Benefits

Employees can enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.