Technology Coordinator

The Technology Coordinator provides strategic, pragmatic, and service-minded leadership for technology across Branksome Hall Asia, spanning both the instructional program and the infrastructure that carries it. Responsible for teaching and learning with technology as well as a reliable, secure network and sound data protection under Korean law, the Coordinator ensures systems work on the day they are needed, supporting the School’s one-device-to-one-student program. This full-time role has no teaching timetable and serves all three divisions and the Boarding Houses; the Coordinator prepares, recommends, and implements, while strategic direction rests with the Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Planning & Advice: Prepare and maintain a multi-year technology plan covering infrastructure, device lifecycle, software licensing, and staffing, aligned to the Strategic Plan. Advise the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team on technology risk, investment, and opportunity.

• Learning Technology: In partnership with the Director of Teaching & Learning and in collaboration with IB Coordinators and Heads of Department, integrate technology across the PYP, MYP, and DP. Lead the one-device-to-one-student program and the digital citizenship curriculum.

• Professional Learning & Core Systems: Provide professional development in instructional technology, and maintain and support core academic systems, including ManageBac and Google Classroom.

• Infrastructure, Security & Data: Oversee network, wireless, server, cloud, and telephony infrastructure across the campus and Boarding Houses. Maintain information security, backup, and disaster recovery, lead incident response, and ensure personal data handling complies with Korean law.

• Safety & Emergency Systems: Support electronic key card access, CCTV, and emergency communication systems, including two-way radios, intercoms, and the Blast SMS system, in coordination with the Director of Business and Administration.

• Policy & Governance: Own, review, and communicate the Responsible Use Policy, staff technology policy, and hardware requirements policy. Ensure vendor arrangements and the technology asset register comply with JEINS policies.

• Team & Service: Lead, develop, and evaluate the technology and IT support team, maintain a responsive support service for faculty, staff, and students, and support Admissions and Marketing with enrollment systems and the website.

• Resource & Budget Leadership: Prepare the annual technology budget with the Director of Business and Administration, and manage expenditure against the approved budget within the Head of School’s delegation of authority.

• Share and champion the School’s mission, vision, and core values of Care, Collaboration, and Excellence.

• Work effectively through influence, preparation, and reliable delivery.

• Communicate technical matters clearly to non-technical colleagues, students, and parents.

• Uphold a strict commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and student welfare standards.

• A master's degree in educational technology, information systems, or a related field

• Experience in an international school setting and with the IB programs

• Familiarity with ManageBac, Google Workspace for Education, and school information systems

• Experience of technology in a residential or boarding setting

• Familiarity with Korean data protection requirements

• Working knowledge of Korean

Full visa sponsorship and legal work authorization processing provided by the school for the successful candidate and eligible dependents legally employable in the Republic of Korea. Applicants are responsible for paperwork costs outside of Korea (e.g., apostille and legalization processes).