Director of Technology

Pending Board Approval - February 2025

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Director of Technology at the KRESA Service Center in Portage, Michigan.

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualified candidates will have a Master's Degree in Technology Leadership or a related field with relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSBO CTO Certification.

This is a 12-month position in job grade 20 with an annual rate of pay between $110,876.43 and $138,172.20.

KRESA employees 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.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,876.43 - $138,172.20 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,876 - $138,172