| Details: | Saint Edmond’s Academy, a Catholic, independent school for boys in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an experienced educator and leader for its Headmaster position. The Academy provides challenging, structured, skills-based, and advanced programs for boys in Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, in a caring and nurturing environment rooted in the educational tradition of the Brothers of Holy Cross. This educational tradition focuses on students’ responsibility, independence, self-esteem, integrity, and sense of community, in accordance with Catholic values and integrating contemporary thought and theory on the development of boys. As Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, the Headmaster is responsible for: - Working in conjunction with the Board of Directors, setting the strategy and direction of the Academy in keeping with the schools principles and values.
- Fiscal management of the Academy, including preparation and maintenance of operating budget, efficient expense management, and growth of endowment through advancement activities.
- Oversight of Advancement program, with an eye toward building for the Academy’s future, including management of Annual Fund, Endowment and Capital campaigns, research and grant writing, donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement of alumni and parent organizations.
- Oversight of academic and extracurricular programming, through administration and faculty, ensuring continued academic excellence and integration of current teaching methods
- Hiring, development and day to day management of all faculty and administration
- Oversight for all facilities and physical plant
- Acting as Liaison between the Board of Directors and constituents of the Academy. As such, is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and has responsibility for working with the Chair and all Committees of the Board.
- All communications and engagement with key constituents of the school (including but not limited to parents, alumni, Corporate Board, Board of Directors, students, faculty, etc)
Successful candidates will possess the following characteristics: - Exemplifies the Holy Cross philosophy of education and the values and principles of Saint Edmonds Academy
- A proven track record of leadership in educational settings
- Exceptional communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to build strong relationships with all constituents, including faculty, students, parents, alumni, donors, peer institutions, etc.
- Strong financial acumen and discipline
- Experience and proven success in advancement and fundraising
- Is a practicing Catholic
- Master’s Degree required, and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in school administration roles
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package |
