Director of Information Technology

ABOUT PROVIDENCE ACADEMY

Providence Academy is a Catholic independent school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving approximately 945 students in grades Pre-K through 12. We offer a rigorous classical and liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Information Technology is a member of the senior administration reporting to the Headmaster. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, academic technology integration, and enterprise systems. The Director will work collaboratively with academic and administrative leadership and will have access to additional technical support staff for day-to-day operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technology strategy aligned with the school’s mission
• Oversee all infrastructure: network, servers, identity management, device management, security camera systems, and enterprise applications
• Manage cybersecurity policy, incident response, and compliance with FERPA, CIPA, and applicable Minnesota privacy law
• Manage the student information system and other school-wide platforms
• Partner with faculty and academic leadership on instructional technology integration
• Lead community education on responsible and effective technology use, including emerging AI tools

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT

Providence Academy operates a Windows and Chromebook environment, with Google Workspace.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field; master’s preferred
• Five or more years of progressive IT leadership, preferably in an educational or institutional setting
• Competency across network administration, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-technical colleagues
• Experience in a mission-driven or independent school environment is a plus