Description

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to
serve as the IT director, a position that will oversee and manage all IT/IS operations, systems,
and support. This is a hands-on leadership role with no direct reports, but the school understands
the need to leverage outside support for major system upgrades and installations. The IT director
will report to the CFO.

TQS uses research-based programs provided by compassionate professionals to enable each
student with complex challenges to blossom and achieve meaningful personal, social and
academic success. Our compassionate community builds trusting relationships among students,
parents, therapists, faculty and staff.

TQS is eager to find a present, visible, and experienced IT director with a can-do attitude to
provide consistent support and leadership of a program growing in importance each year. As a
department of one, the IT director will be many things to many people, and will undoubtedly
have to roll up sleeves to solve technical problems, but also step back from the day-to-day to
manage the big picture.

Position Title: Director, IT
Status: Full-time, 12 months
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: $115,500
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of IT plays a critical role in the day-to-day functioning of the school. Core
responsibilities include:
Oversee and evaluate the deployment of all hardware and software in terms of migration,
rollout, customer satisfaction, performance, and asset management.
Identify, suggest, and implement improvement to the application system environment,
including processes, functions, and database structures.
Administer the school’s network, servers, data storage, phone system, A/V installations,
printing systems, and other IT infrastructure, and ensure that these and other technology
systems are delivering a reliable service and meeting the needs of faculty, staff, and
students.
Interface with other departments to provide essential data services and report
management.
Serve as the school’s technology project manager for upgrades and transitional initiatives,
both school-wide and within specific departments.
Design and deliver essential technology training for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Be a visible presence and hands-on support partner to ensure that requests for technology
assistance are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

Provide A/V planning and support for on-site events and meetings, some of which occur
on the evenings and weekends.
Under the direction of the CFO and in partnership with other school leaders, engage
collaboratively with long-term technology planning and strategy.
Evaluate emerging technologies in support of current, as well as future, academic and
operational needs.
Manage the technology budget and general operations of the technology program.
Report directly to the CFO and perform other duties as assigned.

The IT Director is responsible for balancing the timely response to technical support requests and
system management with the strategic planning and implementation of long-term technology
initiatives. Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are essential to
effectively align technology operations with TQS’s mission and goals.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience coordinating or managing technology projects and initiatives, preferably in an
educational institution
Experience administering data systems or enterprise applications
Prior experience supporting IT operations, including: security, networking, backup,
disaster and recovery planning, risk management, or hardware deployment
An eagerness to step away from the office and seek out colleagues across campus, in the
spirit of cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships
Curious passion for technology, and a highly skilled problem solver
Excellent budgeting skills with the ability to plan strategically and cost-effectively, as
well as prioritize resources
Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training
An understanding of the unique technology needs of an independent school supporting
students with complex challenges
A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of The Quaker School at Horsham
Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and access hardware in hard-to-reach spaces

To Apply: https://www.quakerschool.org/about/careers

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap/disability, citizenship, genetic information or any
other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree
Experience coordinating or managing technology projects and initiatives, preferably in an
educational institution
Experience administering data systems or enterprise applications
Prior experience supporting IT operations, including: security, networking, backup,
disaster and recovery planning, risk management, or hardware deployment
An eagerness to step away from the office and seek out colleagues across campus, in the
spirit of cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships
Curious passion for technology, and a highly skilled problem solver
Excellent budgeting skills with the ability to plan strategically and cost-effectively, as
well as prioritize resources
Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training
An understanding of the unique technology needs of an independent school supporting
students with complex challenges
A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of The Quaker School at Horsham
Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and access hardware in hard-to-reach spaces

To Apply: https://www.quakerschool.org/about/careers