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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
International Schools Partnership
Full time
IT Manager
The Aquila School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date Added:
Sep 28, 2023
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share to e-mail Manage IT network and client systems as well as daily technical operations that meet and exceed the school’s education and business technology requirements Support long term IT based educational programs that enhance the delivery of education services and development of the school community Manage the procurement of IT systems.
Lead the IT team in providing Help Desk services for Teaching staff and Students with IT based educational programs that enhance the delivery of teaching and learning.
Prepare and manage the IT infrastructure budget and account for IT fixed assets.
Coordinate IT infrastructure and support requirements with Academic IT Staff, and provide technical support for IT development projects in the Schools.
Work closely with Academic IT Staff in management and control of teaching software purchases, databases, and configuration control of Staff Laptops.
Provide technical support to national IT infrastructure projects for schools and new facility development ensuring consistency in implementation and policy.
To ensure that there is a clear system for the procurement of learning apps and that once procured they are tested and put on all devices they are needed on.
To work with subject leaders and assistant heads to procure, organise and run whole school software packages such as TT Rockstars, Education City etc.
Ensuring that all staff and children have login credentials and appropriate training where needed.
Work with third party vendors to ensure the reprographics equipment runs smoothly Provide technical support as needed With the Project Manager, develop IT infrastructure plans and budgets Prepare IT and telecom cabling plans Identify hardware and software requirements Manage purchasing, installation and servicing of equipment with third party vendors Conduct infrastructure and product testing Manage IT handover and acceptance procedures Excellent command of written and spoken English Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related computer field Must have a minimum of 5 years IT systems and operations management experience including 3 in the K12 education sector Minimum 3 years’ experience with IT infrastructure budgets and cost management Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising professional IT personnel Must be able to read, analyze and interpret computer hardware and systems management technical manuals and procedures Strong personal skills to communicate directly with end users in sometimes challenging situations Strong to fluent written and verbal English language skills Strong initiative, integrity and good judgment Fast problem solving skills in new situations Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to relate to colleagues, pupils, families and external organisations Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Server and related technologies Network management experience including LAN/ WAN/ VPN / API Integration Open Directory and/or Active Directory management experience Experience managing network policies and protocols including firewall configuration, content filtering, and related technologies Experience of working with google classrooms, timetabling ASC and ISAMS Experience in managing school data * Experience of leading and managing I.T.
based projects and vendor management
