ABOUT PROVIDENCE ACADEMY
Providence Academy is a Catholic independent school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving approximately 945 students in grades Pre-K through 12. We offer a rigorous classical and liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Information Technology is a member of the senior administration reporting to the Headmaster. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, academic technology integration, and enterprise systems. The Director will work collaboratively with academic and administrative leadership and will have access to additional technical support staff for day-to-day operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead technology strategy aligned with the school’s mission
- Oversee all infrastructure: network, servers, identity management, device management, security camera systems, and enterprise applications
- Manage cybersecurity policy, incident response, and compliance with FERPA, CIPA, and applicable Minnesota privacy law
- Manage the student information system and other school-wide platforms
- Partner with faculty and academic leadership on instructional technology integration
- Lead community education on responsible and effective technology use, including emerging AI tools
TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
Providence Academy operates a Windows and Chromebook environment, with Google Workspace.
