Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Summary
Responsive Education Solutions (“ResponsiveEd”) is seeking a Chief Technology Officer
who will be responsible for systems development, telecommunications, applied technology,
technical services, data center operations, office services and strategic planning companywide
and business decisions involving information technology. This includes the assessment and
application of existing and new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness,
development and vetting of preferred technology vendors, contract negotiations and
performance monitoring for Corporate and Campus staff.
Company Overview
Responsive Ed is a community of tuition-free, public charter schools dedicated to helping
students of all ages achieve their full potential. At ResponsiveEd we’re all about options in
education. Strongly tied to the communities they serve, the mission of our schools is to
provide hope for students through an encouraging, innovative environment where they are
academically successful and develop into lifetime learners.
At ResponsiveEd, we believe a proper education includes both personal development and
academic achievement. Our goal is to educate the whole students. To this end we:
develop and utilize innovative methodologies and reinforce individualized learning
environments,
practice the belief that every student can learn,
expect student ownership of the learning process, and
put the student first.
Requirements
The typical duties of this position will include (but are not limited to) the following:
leadership and teamwork development
strong communication skills including the ability to articulate the technology vision
at senior business levels
ability to analyze complex technical options and present clear, concise and
financially justified recommendations to senior management
technical governance and vision
business strategy and strategic planning
budget control
identify and evaluate technologies and processes to recommend best solutions
evaluate industry trends and make recommendations to senior management
influence improvements to development processes and tools
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
at least 10 years of progressive experience in technology
at least 7 years of experience in information technology field
at least 5 years in senior leadership role
MS/MBA desired – BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
strong/superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving ability
strong interpersonal/relationship management skills
 proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior management on technical
decisions
in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to technology
issues
ability to develop recommendations for future capital and operating budgets
proven competencies in advanced problem solving skills for networks, database
applications, and business processes
Travel: Minimum travel required (10%).
Salary: Based upon qualifications and experience.

2-23-2011