Chief Information Officer

SUMMARY

Teach For America is seeking a chief information officer to lead the Information Technology team. This individual will set the vision and direction for both short and long term planning, implementation and operations of technology systems to improve service quality, performance, innovation, and strategic alignment across a high growth social enterprise with more than 1600 staff members and 45+ regional locations. The CIO will lead a team of 140+ full time staff and manage directly a senior team of six vice presidents who lead teams in technology operations, solutions, strategy lead the integration and execution of the organization's technology strategy in alignment to broader organizational goals (short term and long term); oversee the development of a scalable operations infrastructure that supports data and communications reliability, integrity, and security; oversee the application development process and its alignment to organizational priorities; and oversee the professional development and experience of the talented and diverse technology team. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

* Identify Teach For America's technology needs now and in the future, and create the plan to ensure alignment of current systems, tools and processes with current and future needs
* Ensure the technology projects achieve success through adding value to the organizations strategic priorities
* Evaluate technology investment choices, with particular attention to prioritizing technology investments across the organization and assessing the benefits of adopting in-house vs. outsourced technology solutions
* Partner with, and advise functional leaders to ensure that their technology needs are met in a proactive, efficient, and straightforward manner
* Lead the prioritization of the software development pipeline with the senior leadership of the IT team in collaboration with project partners from across the organization
* Foster a professional development environment that is conducive to staff growth, satisfaction, opportunity, and collective impact

CANDIDATE PROFILE

* Proven success leading teams with multiple layers
* Collaborative and consultative work style
* Ability to develop team-wide vision and direction for a portfolio of diverse projects
* Ability to link business processes with technical solutions
* Experience building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams
* High energy and motivation to understand the perspectives of others
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicating to all levels within an organization

Application Requirements and Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your resume and one-page cover letter with your application. To link directly to this job listing, please use the following address https://teachforamerica.taleo.net/careersection/01/jobdetail.ftl &job=11810

BENEFITS AND SALARY

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity Teach For America seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

ABOUT TEACH FOR AMERICA

Teach For America is the national corps of top college graduates and professionals who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Our mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting the nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.