Executive Director

HRTx Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc. in Makati City, Philippines, seeks an Executive Director to head a premier international school. The role combines strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership, overseeing daily operations and guiding a management team to advance the school's mission.

Open to senior leaders from education or other sectors willing to transition to education. Strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, governance, and enrollment growth with onsite leadership. International exposure is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate studies (Masters/Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in a senior management role in education or in service/FMCG or multinational corporate sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across academics, operations, finance, and community development.
• Guide principals, teachers, and staff toward academic excellence and student development.
• Lead strategic planning, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Build and manage a strong leadership team aligned with the school's mission.
• Strengthen relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the Board through clear communication.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial oversight

Crisis leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree; Masters/Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Makati City, Philippines (Onsite)
Compensation: Open
Consideration: Open to both local and international candidates

Position Overview

The Executive Director serves as the overall head of an international school, responsible for providing strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership. This role oversees the schools daily operations, leads its principals and management team, and serves as the schools ambassador to the community.

While prior experience in education is an advantage, the position is also open to senior leaders from service industries, FMCG, or other reputable organizations who are willing to transition into the educational sector.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Director ensures that the schools mission, vision, and identity are upheld while driving its overall success. He/she will:

• Providing leadership across academics, operations, finance, and community development.
• Guiding principals, teachers, and staff toward academic excellence and student development.
• Leading strategic planning, financial sustainability, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Building and managing a strong leadership team aligned with the schools mission.
• Strengthening relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the Board through clear communication and engagement.
• Driving enrollment growth, financial stability, and parent satisfaction.
• Overseeing programs, budgets, communications, facilities, HR, IT, and accreditation.
• Promoting the schools reputation and securing community support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; postgraduate studies (Masters/Doctorate), preferably abroad, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in a senior management role in education or other reputable industries such as service, FMCG, or multinational corporate sector.
• Proven leadership experience in organizational management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and crisis leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• International exposure or work experience highly desirable.
• Open to foreigners already based in the Philippines.