ST. ANDREW’SEPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Ridgeland and Jackson, MississippiChief Technology OfficerStart Date: January 2020

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Founded in 1947, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is an independent, college preparatory school for students in pre-K3 through 12th grade. The school seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead its campus-wide technology operations and strengthen both academic and administrative technology as we fulfill Our Vision for the Future:

“In 2021 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a beacon of educational innovation, inclusivity, and wellness, empowering generations of Saints to impact the world.”

St. Andrew’s is known for academic excellence, providing emphasis on and cultivating the critical thinking skills needed to excel. The School helps each student explore his or her individual interests and strengths, and then teaches students how to build on those unique gifts for success not only at St. Andrew’s, but also in college, in a career, and in life.

Valuing diversity, St. Andrew’s welcomes students of any race, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. Typically, 100% of graduates attend four-year colleges and universities. Students in pre-K3 through grade 4 attend classes on the St. Andrew’s South Campus in Jackson, while students in grades 5-12 meet 10 minutes away at the school’s North Campus in Ridgeland.

Both a big picture thinker as it relates to emerging technologies and a hands-on implementer, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will engage with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students to extend responsible and creative use of technology. The CTO must be a strategic thinker with strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, and the enthusiasm and credibility to create and sustain instructional momentum in the appropriate

OVERVIEW

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FAST FACTS

2019-20 ENROLLMENT:

1,080 studentsFINANCIAL AID FOR 2019-20:

$3.3 Million

FULL-TIME FACULTY:

104AVERAGE ACT SCORE OF

THE CLASS OF 2019:

30

ESTABLISHED:

1947

STATE AP SCHOLARS:

43 of 55

use of technology. First among these will be the responsibility for implementing all aspects of i2: Inspire and Innovate, a school wide educational movement that builds upon the school’s long history of innovation and which seeks to ensure that a St. Andrew’s education continues to meet or exceed the standard found at other leading independent schools nationally.

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St. Andrew’s approach to education strives to balance the pursuit of excellence in key areas – academics, arts, athletics, and “glocal” service – with a firm commitment to moral responsibility, spiritual growth, and lifelong learning and wellness. Informed by educational neuroscience and best practices in independent schools, the School’s approach to education focuses on right-sizing challenges and opportunities for each student while maintaining high standards for all. The St. Andrew’s approach to education is age-appropriate, both in terms of meeting the varying developmental needs of young people and in terms of helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives that will best prepare them for their futures, including being able to creatively and collaboratively solve problems with people from different backgrounds and cultures on our increasingly interconnected and populated planet.

As a member of the Malone Schools Online Network, St. Andrew’s offers all of its students classes found at no other school in Mississippi. Students have access to a variety of classes and courses taught by instructors at independent schools across the country, allowing them to pursue learning in subjects like Arabic, medical bioethics, organic chemistry, advanced mathematics as applied to finance, and more.

On average, 78% of students in grades 7-12 participate in at least one of the School’s 25 sports programs. Other extracurricular activities include student government, student publications, band, choir, theater, speech and debate, mock trial, and other programs of special interest. Through the St. Andrew’s Peer Leadership program, 16 seniors are selected through a highly-competitive process to serve as mentors to freshman throughout the school year.

ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE

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A bustling metropolis and capital of the state of Mississippi, Jackson has a population of around 165,000. In its heyday, Jackson was the soul of the American music industry. Renowned R&B, blues, and jazz singers flocked to the city’s studios to record their albums. Today, this city is leading the charge for the state’s arts, culinary, and cultural progression. Unlike many places undergoing revitalization, Jackson has maintained much of its distinct Southern charm, a characteristic drawing new chefs, artists, and other movers and shakers to this region. The city is an affordable, historical, and hospitable place to live.

Residents may explore a variety of cultural experiences in Jackson, including orchestras, theaters, ballet, art museums, zoo, Mississippi’s Children’s Museum, and the new Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Nicknamed “The City with Soul,” Jackson is the home of Malaco Records, one of the leading record companies of gospel, blues, and soul, and the city cultivates soulful, talented musicians.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and even sailing on several bodies of water in Jackson, such as the Ross Barnett Reservoir. For sports fans, the Mississippi Braves – the Atlanta Braves’ (AA) farm team – play baseball in the suburb of Pearl. Meanwhile, the Mynelle Gardens and the Jackson State University Botanical Garden offer a more relaxing outdoor experience.

Nestled just north of Jackson, the city of Ridgeland is a haven for individuals and families seeking convenient access to the vibrant economy and rich cultural tapestry of Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Residents prosper in a community that offers the best of both worlds: a robust economy combines with a small-town way of life to make Ridgeland a great place to live and work. The city is known for close-knit communities and family-oriented neighborhoods, sizable parks, and plenty of recreational opportunities. Shopping, fine dining, community events, and festivals are all part of the Ridgeland experience. With a high quality of life, the city’s residents are proud of their welcoming and vivacious community.

RIDGELAND AND JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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Reporting to the Head of School, the Chief Technology Officer is a member of the Head’s Senior Leadership Team and is expected to work with School leadership to prioritize and accomplish the technology needs of the School:

• Review resources and organization of the technology group to create more efficient, synergistic technology support for academic and administrative groups;

• Evaluate and establish technology best practices, policies, and procedures across the School’s many departments, including IT planning and the budgeting process;

• Complete and fully support the school’s transition to GSuite;• Manage cyber-security and IT disaster recovery for the School;• Manage the IT department’s five staff members and hire, mentor, develop, and retain

effective and expert staff as needed;• Serve as a trusted technology partner for key departments;• Ensure that IT systems, projects, and third-party vendors are managed successfully;• Act as a liaison between business departments of the School, brokering consensus on

technology planning and solutions;• Facilitate regular communication with the School community regarding technology plans,

projects, policies, and procedures (including training);• Lead and develop the tech team to excel at providing quality and reliable information

technology services and resources, at providing customer service, at communicating effectively, and at adopting operational best practices;

• Participate in and support the implementation of technology infrastructure for the campus as a whole.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

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• Undergraduate degree (master’s preferred) in a relevant field and a minimum of seven years of managing technology, preferably in an educational environment;

• Personable, engaging, and comfortable being the “face of technology;”• A commitment to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s mission and values;• Experience in managing systems and networks, preferably in a K-12 school environment (or

similar);• Ability to think strategically and create vision, while executing effectively;• Have established a well-regarded presence and reputation as a technology professional –

interested in being a national leader in the field;• Strong ability to connect technology with curriculum and business processes;• Has integrity and is a consensus builder among staff, faculty, and students;• Excellent organizational skills and project management experience;• Strong leader and manager; actively promotes professional development and mentors the

technology team to foster individual growth and align skillsets with the School’s needs;• Experience managing a large budget serving a complex school campus;• Experience implementing and managing Google products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

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Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically as separate documents (preferably as PDFs) the following materials:

• Formal cover letter for the position;• Current résumé;• List of at least three references with name, title, phone number, and email address of each

(references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission), to:

Scott RoyChief Technology Officer, Search Consultantscott.roy@carneysandoe.com

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