The Technology Manager has primary responsibility for all computer and communications technology, both administrative and academic. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Technology Manager leads the selection and implementation of operations technology and systems that are user-friendly, efficient, streamlined, secure, and budget conscious. Working with heads of school to determine educational and programmatic technology solutions, the Technology Manager ensures cutting edge educational technology in keeping with the Academy curriculum and educational programming.

1. Policy, Planning, and Disaster Recovery

• Chairs the Technology Planning Committee
• Works closely with Archdiocese’s Technology Team to ensure maximum use of
• available resources
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation and
• updating of the school’s technology plan [including technical priorities, standards
• and procedures] and staff productivity
• Assists the administration in the development of policies on acceptable use of the
• network, and the security and integrity of the network
• Develops, implements and evaluates an annual technology in-service plan
• Coordinates the bids for hardware, manages the purchases, rollout and
• orientation for the users
• Manages all aspects of Technology Disaster Recovery for entire academy

1. Hardware and Software

• Manage all Academy hardware and software, including: school servers, computer network, school Internet connectivity and e-mail systems, VoIP phone system, all technical issues, monitoring of software licensing agreements, school website and other web-based communication platforms.
• Develop and implement a strategic technology plan for ongoing evaluation of existing hardware and software and the subsequent upgrades for all systems.
• Acts as a resource person to faculty and staff in review and acquisition of

Software

1. Relationship to Administration and Staff

• Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the technology plan.
• Deliver reports to the administration and faculty concerning the implementation and evaluation of the technology plan
• Manage annual technology inventory.
• Collaborate with heads of school to determine technology needs for meeting programmatic strategy and goals.
• Ensure that the technological needs of the faculty and staff are met through ongoing assessment and subsequent training.
• Collaborate with data managers to ensure technology is being used to maximum capabilities.
• Use available data and reporting to ensure that current technology solutions are meeting division needs.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in technology in education, and share ideas with Chief Operations Officer, applicable administrative offices, and heads of school.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree 

3+ Years of experience in Education Technology

Qualification preferences

• Demonstrated knowledge of planning, purchasing, installing and maintaining physical technology in an educational setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of latest computer, video, and web-based technologies and their use in curriculum design, and how to use student data to prioritize professional development needs
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver technology enhanced instruction as well as ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholder groups.

About Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.

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