Chief Technology Officer (Tempe)

Position:

Chief Technology Officer (Tempe)

Type:

Charter

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

130189

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

July 29, 2025

Contact Information:

ASU Preparatory Academy

1130 E University Dr. #230

Tempe, Arizona 85044

District Website

Contact:

Kathy Piippo

Phone: ...

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Salary Range:

$200,000.00 - $208,500.00 USD annually.

As part of Arizona State University's charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key member of the ASU Preparatory Academy Leadership Team, responsible for developing and executing a bold and integrated technology vision that supports the academic, operational, and strategic goals of ASU Prep and its affiliated partnership schools. The CTO oversees all aspects of information technology, data, cybersecurity, and educational technology innovation in a dynamic K-12 and digital learning environment. This role also drives the ethical and effective adoption of AI and emerging technologies to ensure ASU Prep remains at the forefront of educational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Technology or related field, required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information management, cybersecurity, information technology or related field that demonstrates proven track record of driving IT security and strategy.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading design and/or implementation of large-scale data infrastructure transformations.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with SaaS product teams; demonstrated leadership in UX strategy, Design Strategy, Software Engineering, Project Management

• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading an ed-tech organization and a strong understanding of industry standard technologies including AI.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic, high-level senior management roles.

• Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set and execute the overall technology strategy in alignment with ASU Prep's mission and the broader ASU charter.

• Lead infrastructure and operations including network & systems, cloud & virtual Infrastructure, device management, and end user support.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping decisions related to IT investments, digital transformation, and technology alignment across all schools and learning environments.

• Maintain a collaborative partnership with ASU's Education Technology (ET) teams to align systems, security, and infrastructure strategies.

• Oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy programs, ensuring adherence to FERPA, HIPAA, and international data regulations.

• Collaborate on AI Risk & Ethics policies to establish and implement responsible AI governance and risk mitigation practices.

• Lead security risk assessments, incident response protocols, and training efforts across the organization.

• Lead teams around enterprise applications and custom developments.

• Direct the design, development, and integration of custom software platforms, including the SIS/ERP systems and integration services.

• Oversee internal and third-party development teams, including software architects, backend/frontend developers, DevOps, and QA specialists.

• Ensure all systems' scalability, performance, and responsiveness to user and operational needs.

• Lead a data-driven culture by supporting data architecture, ETL pipelines, business intelligence dashboards, and predictive analytics.

• Supervise the work of AI/Machine Learning Engineers and the AI Model Governance Lead to ensure secure, ethical, and effective use of AI.

• Enable organizational decision-making through actionable data insights and forecasting.

• Provide strategic leadership to LMS & Digital Tools Support, EdTech Integration Specialists, and the AI in the Classroom Team.

• Guide the implementation of instructional technologies that improve learning outcomes for students and supports overall teacher effectiveness.

• Partner with Professional Learning and AI Adoption teams to build staff capacity for tech-enabled teaching and learning.

• Oversee the Project Management Office to ensure high-impact delivery of initiatives, change management, and innovation pilots.

• Lead the evaluation, testing, and scale-up of emerging technologies especially those involving artificial intelligence or digital transformation.

• Develop and maintain a product strategy roadmap that aligns with organizational goals and learner needs.

• Prioritize innovation investments based on ROI, impact on student achievement, and user experience.

• Align technology and marketing objectives to support enrollment, engagement, and retention.

• Directly manage technology leaders across multiple domains (Infrastructure, Security, Development, Data, EdTech, PMO).

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and innovative technology organization.

• Recruit, develop, and retain talent to ensure continuity and excellence in all areas of IT and digital strategy.

• Empower team leads to take ownership of projects, while maintaining strategic alignment and accountability.

• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include decisions related to selection, performance appraisal, discipline and salary recommendations.

• Build strong and empowered teams by providing direction, delegation, counsel, mentoring and expertise to individual team leads, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.

• Promote and encourage the development, training and promotion of staff members to assure the perpetuation of a professional and competent workforce.

• Provides project management guidance and leadership throughout the organization and to direct employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Acute expertise in K-12 educational IT systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital learning environments.

• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance (FERPA, HIPAA), security pipeline management, and secure application development.

• Strong understanding of educational technology standards (LTI, Common Cartridge), Student Information Systems, and major LMS platforms.

• Demonstrated leadership in adopting and scaling AI tools and ethical frameworks in educational settings.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, system integration, and API strategy.

• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-focused organization.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.

• Commitment to innovation, accessibility, equity, and continuous learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

LOCATION:

UCENT - Hybrid

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Other:

What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we're overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line.

Our mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners. Are you ready to find a career with a company whose mission, vision, and values align with yours? Can you see yourself fitting into this mission with us?

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