Director of Technology Support

Director of Technology Support

To provide efficient, reliable, effective, and customer-friendly end-user support to all campus/department staff and students, the IT service desk strives to ensure seamless operation of instructional and administrative technology, minimize downtime, and deliver exceptional service aligned with GCISD's strategic goals.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous administration experience in the supervision of technology staff and programs preferred
• 5 or more years in IT service management, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or district-level role

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Visionary and mission-driven leader
• Ability to lead a team toward innovation and creative leveraging of constraints
• Communicates high expectations
• Build consensus and support collaborative decision-making processes
• Data-driven decision-maker
• Proven ability to design professional learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven facilitator in both large and small group settings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about district matters
• Knowledge of technology end-user equipment and infrastructure technology
• Vendor Management

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise, appraise, and develop technical support staff.
• Handle service requests promptly and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Manage IT support protocols during critical district incidents, system outages, and online standardized testing windows.
• Utilize technology and automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Continuously monitor and optimize service delivery to identify and address bottlenecks.
• Adhere to industry best practices and standards to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery.
• Treat all users with respect, empathy, and professionalism.
• Tailors support interactions to meet the individual needs of each user.
• Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude, fostering a sense of trust and confidence in the helpdesk.
• Planned and implemented training programs for technical staff.
• Coordinate departmental activities and functions to provide technical and information systems support for all facets of district operations.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate information and guidance to users.
• Work collaboratively with other IT teams and departments to ensure a comprehensive and integrated problem-solving approach.
• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to enhance the effectiveness of support services.
• Oversight of student 1:1 device programs (e.g., Chromebook/iPad distribution, repair workflows, and summer collection cycles) and digital safety compliance (e.g., CIPA, FERPA)
• Consult with district departments and campuses to develop support needs.
• Participate in technology projects contracted to outside vendors as defined and required.
• Research, evaluate, and make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.
• Oversee the district technology help desk and asset manager.
• Ensure district technical support meets outlined service level agreements.
• Provide end-to-end problem and project management for district technology projects.
• Ability to analyze and resolve application issues.
• Demonstrate professional work ethic, including multitasking, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Support the Executive Director of Technology on various projects.
• Demonstrate responsible fiscal control over the assigned budgetary areas.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to technology.
• Frequent district-wide travel to campuses/departments; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
• Assist in staffing decisions.