Director of Information Technology

Description Organization Overview  Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.   At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status - deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.   About our Team  Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.    About the Role The Director of Information Technology will provide operational and strategic leadership, direction (defining the path forward), and administration (facilitating execution) of technology services across the network. This role will develop, recommend, and implement technology systems, policies, and long-term strategy to ensure that technology is reliable, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned to instructional and operational priorities.   The Director of IT serves as the single accountable owner of IT across the network, responsible for both day-to-day system performance and long-term design and optimization of the technology ecosystem.   The Director of IT manages the State Reporting & Data Systems Specialist and is responsible for building sustainable systems and workflows that appropriately delegate operational and compliance-related execution work while maintaining clear strategic ownership and accountability.  This is a hybrid role based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Director of IT is expected to work on-site at schools or network offices at least 2 days per week Travel between Massachusetts and Rhode Island schools is required; all travel is reimbursed During peak operational periods (e.g., summer readiness, start of school, major events, testing windows), this role may require up to 5 days per week on-site based on school and network needs Starting Salary & Start Date: $100k - -$135k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start as soon as possible.   Your Impact Technology Strategy & Organizational Leadership Serve as the single accountable owner of technology across the network, setting vision, priorities, and standards aligned to school needs Translate organizational goals…