Director of Catholic Telemedia Network (CTN)

The Catholic Telemedia Network (CTN) seeks a visionary and mission-driven leader to serve as Director, guiding the strategic integration of advanced digital and AI-driven technologies.

The Director of the Catholic Telemedia Network provides visionary and operational leadership for acquiring and integrating advanced digital and AI-driven learning systems across Bay Area Catholic schools. Building on a strong foundation of technology integration, this leader will guide CTN into the next phase of innovation—ensuring that emerging technologies enhance teaching, learning, and operational effectiveness while honoring the culture and mission of Catholic education.

The ideal candidate brings experience in education, understands the day-to-day realities of teachers and principals, and demonstrates the ability to translate rapidly evolving technology into practical, mission-aligned classroom applications. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the mission and values of the Catholic Church and its commitment to education of the whole person.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

Strategic Technology Leadership

• Develop and implement a forward-looking technology vision aligned with the future of education in the Bay Area.
• Present new and innovative technologies to the CTN Board, diocesan Bishops, and Superintendents
• Support principals and teachers in addressing emerging technology challenges.
• Ensure all initiatives reflect and reinforce the mission and culture of Catholic schools.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—that enhance teaching, learning, and school operations.

Vendor & Partnership Management

• Negotiate and manage annual and multi-year vendor contracts to secure high-quality services, favorable pricing and long-term value.
• Represent CTN at key industry events to cultivate vendor relationships and evaluate emerging solutions.
• Maintain the CTN relationship framework with T-Mobile and coordinate with attorneys regarding FCC agreements and renewals.
• Oversee timely payment and management of legal services related to telecommunications agreements.

Diocesan & Executive Engagement

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Bishops and Superintendents across partner dioceses.
• Secure diocesan alignment on CTN’s strategic direction and major technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with diocesan leadership to ensure appropriate time and support for major program implementations.

Organizational & Operational Leadership

• Provide overall leadership of organizational operations, including budgeting, staffing, compliance, and reporting. Manage budgets, staff, audits, and board reporting consistent with best practices for small organizations.
• Prepare and present clear and strategic reports for board meetings and key stakeholders.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and operational effectiveness of CTN programs.
• Lead with accountability, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in education (Catholic school experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience in strategic planning and organizational leadership, including translating vision into measurable results
• Background in program oversight and impact evaluation, preferably within education, nonprofit, or network-based organizations
• Demonstrated leadership in educational technology integration.
• Experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts.
• Proven ability to work effectively with superintendents, principals, and teachers
• Experience managing budgets, staff, audits, and board processes in a small-organization environment.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Familiarity with FCC regulatory processes or telecommunications partnerships.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and future-oriented thinker
• Mission-aligned Catholic school leader
•  Relationship building and stakeholder alignment
• Operationally disciplined
• Change management and innovation expertise
• Financial and organizational acumen
• Strong team leadership

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or related area of study. Catholic school experience strongly preferred. Minimum 5–7 years in a senior management or executive role (e.g., President, Executive Director, Vice President, or equivalent).

Language Skills: Strong ability to communicate, orally and in writing.

Leadership Skills: Strong ability to provide direction, inspiration, communication, and guidance. Exhibit confidence and commitment.  Ability to build, lead, and develop a strong team.  Ability to foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration.

Computational Skills: Excellent mathematic, calculating, accounting and budgeting skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Analytical Problem Solving: able to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problem and evaluation of alternate solutions; use logic, mathematics or other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions.
• Decisiveness: able to make decision quickly on available information and take action; make commitments and not change decision when challenged; deal with emergencies as necessary.

Technical Skills: Technology skills including by not limited to knowledge of computer, ability to use a variety of programs; skill in Internet and email use; knowledge and ability in the use of basic business machines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, handle objects and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or move about and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in an individual office with a door. The noise level is generally quiet. The employee will also be required to attend on and off-site meetings with varying environments.

Working Conditions: The employee must be physically present in the office much of the time and travel to partner vendors or diocesan offices as required. He/she just be able to work cooperatively with other members of staff and be able to multi-task.

Salary Range: $160,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to jobs@dsj.org