Chief Information Officer

Company Description

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network consists of a regional shared services team (SST),  eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 1000. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and expand on our mission to serve students and families.

Job Description

Position Overview

As the leader of KIPP NYC’s Technology Team and reporting directly to the President, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide leadership in developing and implementing the vision for technology at KIPP NYC. In addition to serving as a vital thought partner to the President, the CIO will ensure that the Technology team delivers excellent service while meeting all aspects of the instructional and operational technology needs of SST and our network of schools and students.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

Responsibilities: 

The Chief Information Officer will be responsible for the following scope of work:

Strategic Leadership & Systems Building

• Develop a vision for the technology team that drives towards a modernized and integrated technology stack, provides agile support and service to schools and the Shared Services Team (SST), and is responsive to changing technologies and the organization’s needs, in collaboration from the Technology team, school and SST staff.
• Conduct a gap analysis against this vision that assesses current state processes, tools, and support structures, and documents data and network maps against this vision
• Develop, socialize, and implement a 5-year modernization strategy and roadmap
• Proactively manage roadmap priorities by developing systems to surface the new and unmet technology needs of students, SST, and school-based staff 
• Assess and report on the roadmap regularly to KIPP NYC leadership and staff

Stakeholder Management

• Drive the adoption and modernization of KIPP NYC's technology stack; support technology team members and key stakeholders in developing operational efficiencies across the organization by leveraging current and adopting new systems platforms and applications
• Galvanize support for and act as ambassador of all KIPP NYC technology implementations and products; invest stakeholders across the institution through active listening, coalition building, and transparent communication
• Participate in institution-wide initiatives, committees, and events, including but not limited to: KIPP Network convenings and communities of practice, funder meetings and events, board and committee meetings and events

Team Management & Coaching

• Lead a strong, healthy, and performance-driven culture for all technology staff members, where ambitious annual goals are met annually
• Provide timely, accurate and objective feedback and serve as a role model for continuous improvement and service commitment, while attracting, developing and retaining top IT talent.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere of innovation and creativity so that team members are continually assessing and adopting appropriate technologies to meet KIPP NYC's needs

Compliance Management

• Ensure IT data security, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning processes are in place and receive regular review for currency and adequacy
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and utilization of resources
• Serve as the key liaison between the institution and various state or external organizations for matters related to the uses of information technology

Budget & Vendor Management

• Connect with school and SST leaders to understand current state purchasing processes and plans; develop and implementation recommendations for improvement, prioritizing stakeholder buy-in during the process
• In partnership