Assistant Head of School and Advancement Director

Description
The Assistant Head of School/Advancement Director plays a key role in supporting the Head of School in the overall administration and management of the school by demonstrating a strong commitment to developing and executing current and future strategies to enhance the Christian mission, financial sustainability, and cultural impact of the school. This role involves recruiting missionally aligned individuals, cultivating donor relationships, overseeing fundraising events, and collaborating with the leadership team to align advancement goals with the overall mission. Additionally, this individual will oversee the management of the facility at large. The ideal candidate would be an outgoing prayer warrior with an infectious love for Jesus and a passion for Christian Education who has an energetic personality, enjoys connection with people, reaching out to churches and community organizations, and possesses high level communication and organizational skills.

Requirements
EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Education and/or Business Administration
• Five years experience in School Administration
• Demonstrated history of effective leadership of a Christian school.
• Proven record of quickly assimilating into new environments, identifying areas for improvement and affecting change, while cultivating positive relationships.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• As a committed Christian, maintains a vibrant relationship with God and fully agrees with and embraces the Morning Star Academy statement of faith.
• Demonstrates a love of and dedication to the advancement of Christian education.
• Has a love for learning and possesses a growth mindset and eagerness to explore new ideas and approaches.
• Must have a servant leadership management style. Humbly leading with transparency and gladly accepts the appropriate level of accountability. Welcomes and positively acts upon constructive feedback.
• Maintains high standards of excellence in all work and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Possesses strong and compelling written and verbal communication skills.
• Is a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive plans.

RECRUITMENT
In coordination with the Head of School and Admissions Coordinator, the Assistant Head of School/Advancement Director is tasked with recruiting missionally aligned families, staff, volunteers, and board members. This individual:

• Develops a strategic marketing plan.
• Maintains the schools presence in the mediaincluding but not limited to social media.
• Maintains the schools presence in the community.

FUNDRAISING

• Plans and optimizes the schools fundraising programs such as the annual operating fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, and major events.
• Supervises the schools development efforts in identifying, cultivating, thanking, and communicating with past, current and prospective donors and alumni.
• Supervises all volunteer efforts.

STUDENT LIFE

• Organizes the student activities and extracurricular activities (volunteerism, community benevolent outreach, etc.).
• Administers the schools discipline policies and standard of conduct.
• Supervises the schools support systems, such as, before-and-after school programs, summer programs, etc.
• Oversees the schools safety programs including building security, emergency procedures, transportation regulations, tornado and fire drills, etc.
• Optimizes all-school gatherings including assemblies, chapel, performances, etc.
• Coordinates efforts for outreach in the community

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Oversees the maintenance, custodian, and landscape services of the buildings, grounds, and buses.
• Assists the Head of School in planning, scheduling, and executing all major capital purchases, repairs, and building projects.