Associate Head of School

Summary
The Associate Head of School is the second in command to the Head of School and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Asheville School. In this role, the AHOS frees up the Head to divide his time between high level and grass roots priorities, including strategic priorities and visioning on the one hand, and engagement with faculty and staff members, students, parents, and alumni on the other.

The Associate Head is the chief administrative officer of the school, inspiring other leaders of the school community to work together effectively to solve both routine and complex school issues and to move the leadership team forward strategically and collaboratively. The AHOS is responsible for managing implementation of strategic initiatives, connecting program and operations, serving as a liaison with communications, and managing the day-to-day operations of a predominately boarding institution. The AHOS is the point person for the management of faculty hiring, retention, and development. They will serve as a thought partner for the Head of School and members of the leadership team. Above all, the Associate Head will live the mission of the school.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned independent school leader with significant academic experience. They will be highly organized, an exceptional communicator, and an empathetic listener, with high expectations for self and others, a strong public leadership presence, and a proven track record of successful project management. They will possess a growth mindset, deep caring, humility, passion for education, a sense of humor, and deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational institutions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding manager of people and systems
• Be excellent at solving problems, resolving conflicts, and holding people accountable
• Be an expert in organizational management
• Have the ability to make thoughtful, decisive, and timely decisions
• Have a strong academic background and a deep understanding of school life
• Demonstrate cultural competence and a growth mindset
• Communicate clearly and effectively both in written and oral formats
• Possess the ability to become deeply attuned to the school’s culture, needs, and opportunities
• Provide a strong, mission-aligned leadership presence
• Possess the skill to work collaboratively with and effectively lead a wide range of constituencies
• Have a sense of humor, humility, and high expectations for self and others
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• 5 years of educational administrative experience
• Experience in a boarding school or boarding setting is preferred
• Strong writing and communications skills
  

Salary & Benefits

• Living on campus is a condition of employment. The AHOS is provided with housing.
• Asheville School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with applicant’s skills and experience.
  

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to a background check.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
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 walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

Work Environment
Work environment characteristics 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Process
Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to ahossearch@ashevilleschool.org. This position is open until filled.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.

Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.