Vice President of Information Technology

Overview

Bancroft is currently seeking a Vice President of Information Technology.  Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities, and those in need of neurological rehabilitation.  We provide a full continuum of highly effective services, including special education schools, vocational training, day and residential programs, both on-campus and in the community, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.  We provide services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.  As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, and strongly embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our commitment to One World. For Everyone.

The Vice President of Information Technology will be responsible for leading all aspects of the organization’s technological infrastructure.  The VP will provide leadership, organizational and strategic direction to implement and maintain critical IT systems, and will research new technologies and opportunities for process or system improvements.  Responsibilities will also include ensuring necessary upgrades and repairs are initiated and systems are optimized and efficient, as well as developing and maintaining IT policies to support business goals and oversee department initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and oversees operations and activities for the IT team and functions, including organizational information systems, IT support, software applications, etc.
• Implements and maintains critical IT systems, including ensuring system security and disaster recovery systems are in place and operating efficiently
• Leads the development and implementation of IT strategies, processes and improvement initiatives to continuously improve the organization’s IT infrastructure.
• Identifies new technologies and opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Effectively leads large IT projects.
• Responsible for building and designing a high-performing team by function and infrastructure to scale with projected growth of Bancroft.
• Develops and updated IT policies to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Management responsibilities include:
  • Strategic, tactical and operational planning for the IT department
  • Direct budgetary responsibility for the department
  • Interpret and execute policies for the department and IT across the organization
  • Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies
  • Serve as primary liaison with external, IT-related vendors
  • Engage and develop team
  • Assess personnel needs and skills, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

Qualifications

Technical:

• Bachelor Degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering  or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• 7-10 years’ relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ senior leadership experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred; experience with large/advanced EHR system(s) required
• Experience applying knowledge in collecting, analyzing and reporting data used to identify opportunities and strategies for improvement
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with systems and applications, including, but not limited to, EHR, HRIS, SalesForce, other infrastructure, and the Google Office Suite.
• Excellent project management and spreadsheet and the ability to build complex models.

Aptitude:

• Highly motivated and dynamic professional
• Self-starting personality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Flexible and responsive; willing and able to roll up sleeves and dig in
• Strong communication skills and senior level executive presence
• Very strong drive, dedication and work ethic
• Extremely team-oriented with the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented, process-oriented
• Highest level of integrity

What You’ll Love About Bancroft: 

• Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose. 
• Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
• Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs 
• Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

EEO Statement

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential.  To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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