Information Technology Manager

IT Manager

Position Summary:

The position is located in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho at a very influential non-profit K-12 private school. The IT Manager will provide leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on management of the school’s technology infrastructure, academic technology initiatives, and information systems. Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for fostering a technology-driven culture that enhances teaching, learning, and administrative operations while ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee IT support services, including help desk operations, asset management, and procurement of technology hardware such as MacBooks, iPads, security cameras, and A/V systems.
• Manage the integration and maintenance of key IT systems, including Google Workspace and Blackbaud.
• Oversee third-party software solutions, ensuring effective account management and rostering.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships, including those responsible for network infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Act as the primary point of contact for crisis management situations related to technology.

Information Systems & Data Management

• Supervise database management, including the Student Information System, ensuring seamless user support.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices in data security.
• Oversee digital onboarding processes for new students, parents, and employees.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage the technology budget, optimizing cost-effective procurement and resource allocation.
• Oversee the acquisition, deployment, and lifecycle management of technology assets across all departments.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a strategic technology plan aligned with the school’s mission and long-term goals.
• Assess current and future technology needs, forecasting infrastructure requirements and planning for upgrades.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team, faculty, and external partners to implement technology solutions that enhance both learning and administrative efficiency.
• Advocate for responsible technology use among students and faculty, particularly in areas such as generative AI and digital citizenship.

Academic Technology & Instructional Support

• Partner with academic leadership to integrate technology into the curriculum, enhancing student learning and faculty instruction.
• Provide professional development and training for faculty, staff, and students on best practices for educational technology.
• Evaluate, implement, and ensure the security of educational software and digital tools.
• Research and introduce emerging academic technologies in response to faculty and student needs, staying informed of industry trends.

Why Work here?

We are a preK-12 day and boarding college prep school of more than 420 students set in the iconic mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Our faculty and staff are passionate about the outdoors, the arts, innovation, athletics, adventure, and the work they do with students. They are engaged and encouraging and believe in our student-centered approach.

“From our campus to the wilderness, we inspire students to think

critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and

lead impactful, purposeful lives”