Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.
Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.
We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.
The Assistant Director, IT will report to the Director, Finance and is responsible for overseeing the IT department’s operations, ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of all IT systems, applications, and infrastructure. The role involves leading strategic projects, managing day-to-day IT operations, managing and mentoring team members, and ensuring the alignment of IT initiatives with organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
Day to Day
- Manage the development, maintenance, monitoring and upgrading of all the IT infrastructure and systems
- Oversee IT budget and multiple project implementations
- Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to maintain security and operational standards
- Act as a bridge between the IT department and other departments, ensuring IT solutions are tailored to meet the needs of the school
- Work collaboratively with the Junior and Senior School Technology Integration Teachers
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on IT performance, risks, and opportunities
- Engage with external vendors and service providers to optimize services and costs
Security and Compliance
- Ensure IT systems are secure, compliant with regulatory requirements, and protected against cybersecurity threats
- Oversee data privacy and ensure the integrity of sensitive information throughout the School
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and support the IT team in achieving departmental goals and objectives
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture
- Assist with hiring, training, and development of IT team members
Strategic
- Analyze, benchmark and make recommendations for improvement as needed
- Establish, plan and monitor the vision, goals , policies and strategy for the IT department
- Identify emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to enhance organizational efficiency and capabilities
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management
- Other duties assigned as required
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Programming, Networking or Computer Service
- 5+ years related experience at senior manager level
- A strong business acumen with in-depth technical knowledge and experience working in the corporate and/or education environment
- Proficiency with multiple platforms and devices and knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Concepts and Patterns
- Demonstrated knowledge in IT functions, processes and capabilities (e.g. networking, security, infrastructure, information management, cloud technologies etc.)
- Proven experience in managing IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
- Experience managing large scale technology roll-outs in corporate and/or educational environment
- Project management expertise with the ability to successfully deliver complex enterprise wide technology solutions
- A visionary leader with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- A proven track record of effectively coaching and mentoring staff
Employment and Application Details:
Anticipated start date: Winter 2025
Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000
Please include the following with your application:
- A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.
- Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.
Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.
We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.
About Crofton House School
Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.
Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.
Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.
