Director of Information Technology

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is seeking a proactive and innovative Director of Information Technology. This is a terrific opportunity for an IT professional who wants to make a significant, positive impact on our organization and the Residents and Team Members we serve. 

The Director of Information Technology serves as the organization’s Chief Technology Officer and a key member of the Brethren Village leadership team.  The Director provides strategic planning, leadership and oversight, and coordination for all Information Technology services at Brethren Village, and will supervise a small team of talented IT professionals. 

The Director of IT will:

• oversee all computer and phone systems at Brethren Village, and manage and coordinate all technology-related services; provide expert consultation and planning with respect to all Information Technology functions, systems, and services
• support our 1,200 Residents and 480 Team Members with their technology needs, ensuring a professional level of service and timely responses
• ensure the integrity and security of all Brethren Village IT systems; maintain and enhance the disaster recovery plan; recommend best-practices with respect to data security
• lead complex technology-related projects, and proactively recommend innovative ways to use technology to enhance delivery of healthcare and other services, improve efficiency and the “customer” experience, and help control costs

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to fulfill responsibilities. 
• The Director of Information Technology will be accessible by phone and respond to after-hours (evenings, weekends) issues on occasion.

• a Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, IT Security, or a related field
• at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Information Technology, including systems administration
• prior supervisory experience, and prior experience managing a department or function and budgets
• practical experience ensuring the security of data and systems
• proven ability to think strategically and recommend innovative solutions; demonstrated ability to use technology to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and to help control costs
• a record of planning and leading complex projects
• the ability and willingness to interact in a professional and friendly manner with colleagues, our older adult Residents, and vendors
• the ability to provide exceptional service to others
• ability and willingness to represent Brethren Village and carry out responsibilities in a manner aligned with our core values of caring, integrity, stewardship, and excellence
• willingness to serve on-call and respond to occasional, after-hours urgent systems / technology-related situations

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.  

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us through www.bv.org/careers!

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.  

Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds. 

At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling and wellness resources; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
• employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
• an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
• clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.