Job Description
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Director of Information Technology Give children a head start! Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week Job Description The Director of Information Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for all technology systems that support CPCD’s administrative, instructional, and community-facing programs. This role leads the development and execution of the agency’s technology strategy, ensures secure and reliable IT operations across administrative offices and remote classroom sites, and aligns technology initiatives with CPCD’s mission, vision, values, and long-term organizational goals. The Director establishes and enforces IT policies, standards, and procedures; oversees cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and application systems; manages vendor relationships; and leads a high-performing IT team that delivers excellent service to staff, families, and community partners.
Pay : $102,000/ annually
About CPCD At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week): CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks. - Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
Eligible Employees Receive a Competitive Benefits Package Including - Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
- Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment - $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
- $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
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Employee Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
- Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.
Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required. EOE Requirements Required: - BA/BS in a computer-related field or equivalent combination of education, certification, and professional experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive IT experience, including staff supervision, budgeting, and project management.
- Demonstrated Expertise in:
- Microsoft 365 and Windows administration
- Active Directory and identity management
- Basic networking (LAN, WAN, wireless, firewalls)
- Cybersecurity principles and risk mitigation
- Hardware, peripherals, printers, and end-user device management
- Technical writing and documentation
- Fundamentals of relational databases
- Experience providing training and support to non-technical users with emphasis on customer service.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of data, systems, and staff/family information
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (TN Screening and Physical thereafter as required).
- Must have access to reliable transportation, and if using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Preferred - ITIL Foundation Certification.
- Experience with SharePoint administration and governance.
- Ten (10) years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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