IT Manager - The Seed School of Los Angeles County

About SEED:

The mission of SEED Schools is to provide students with a rigorous, college preparatory, boarding school model that prepares them for success in college and careers.

The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) opened in Fall 2022 as California’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school, the fourth SEED school in the nation. Building a ninth-grade cohort each year, SEED LA is currently serving ninth and tenth grade students enrolled for this 2023-2024 academic year. By the 2025-2026 school year, SEED LA will empower roughly 400 students in Grades 9-12 to achieve their full potential through our 24-hour learning environment. Our partnership with LA Metro provides a unique opportunity for students to advance their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while engaging in hands-on learning in the transportation field.

Our innovative model integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that develops the whole child. This boarding school model provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing urban youth and serves as a prototype for expansion nationwide. All SEED students live on campus between Sunday evenings and Friday afternoons. Our model has proven successful: over 90 percent of SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities throughout the country and over 60 percent remain enrolled in college or have already earned college degrees.

The success of the SEED model has been showcased in media outlets and publications such as 60 Minutes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and in the documentary film, Waiting for Superman. President Barack Obama has hailed SEED as “a true success story".

More information can be found on the school’s website: www.seedschoolla.org.

Position Overview:

The IT Manager at The SEED School of Los Angeles County will be responsible for overseeing the school's information technology systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and up-to-date. This role involves managing a variety of IT functions to support both administrative and academic operations, ultimately contributing to the school's mission of providing quality education and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management:
• Manage and maintain the school's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and hardware components.
• Ensure that the network infrastructure is secure, efficient, and capable of meeting the school's needs.
• Hardware and Software Support:
• Provide technical support for hardware and software issues to staff and students.
• Maintain an inventory of all IT equipment and software licenses.
• Data Security:
• Implement and enforce data security measures to protect sensitive information.
• Regularly update and monitor antivirus and anti-malware systems.
• User Support and Training:
• Assist users with technical issues and provide training when necessary.
• Develop and maintain user documentation for common IT tasks and procedures.
• Software and System Updates:
• Keep software and operating systems up-to-date to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage software licenses and subscriptions.
• IT Budget Management:
• Develop and manage the IT department budget, recommending technology upgrades and improvements.
• Vendor Relations:
• Evaluate and manage relationships with IT service providers, hardware vendors, and software suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors.
• Technology Planning:
• Collaborate with school leadership to develop IT strategies aligned with the school's objectives.
• Participate in long-term technology planning and decision-making.
• Emergency Response:
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for IT systems.
• Ensure the availability of backup systems and data in case of emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, network administration, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact with diverse user groups.
• IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+) are a plus.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, network administration, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact with diverse user groups.
• IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+) are a plus.

Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience and expertise. The salary range for this opportunity is $101,520- $115,606. The benefits package also includes paid sick leave, holiday pay, a generous 403b retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The SEED School of Los Angeles County is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.