Director of Horizons

Rowland Hall; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

School breaks

Tuition remission

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Rowland Hall seeks a Director of Horizons to provide strategic leadership for the Horizons program, overseeing staff, budgeting, compliance, and external partnerships. You will lead fundraising efforts, strengthen school relations, and broaden Horizons' impact in the Salt Lake Valley.

The role reports to HorizonsNational guidance, collaborates with a committed Board, and offers comprehensive benefits with a competitive compensation package.

Formación

• Experience leading nonprofit education programs or out-of-school time initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and donor relations.
• Strong collaboration with boards, host schools, families and partners.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Horizons at Rowland Hall.
• Hire, supervise staff and volunteers; ensure quality programming.
• Manage annual budget and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with host school and Horizons National.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Nonprofit experience

Program administration

Fundraising

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Education/Nonprofit Management

Herramientas

Veracross

Descripción del empleo

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

About the Organization

Horizons at Rowland Hall is a community-centered education program supporting students from the Salt Lake Valley. Horizons builds long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Rowland Hall, where students participate in academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities, including teaching all students how to swim. The six-week program is supplemented by a growing school-year program, where students participate in after-school tutoring, community service, and cultural and celebratory events. Horizons at Rowland Hall operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

Our Commitment to Opportunity and Impact

Horizons at Rowland Hall is a community-centered education program supporting students from the Salt Lake Valley. Horizons builds long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Rowland Hall, where students participate in academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities, including teaching all students how to swim. The six-week program is supplemented by a growing school-year program, where students participate in after-school tutoring, community service, and cultural and celebratory events. Horizons at Rowland Hall operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

Position Summary

An integral part of the Horizons at Rowland Hall team, the Director provides strategic leadership and vision for the program, managing and leading a diverse staff overseeing all program activities and operations, including ensuring quality programming; hiring and supervising staff and volunteers; annual budget planning and management; overseeing relations with the host school; ensuring compliance with local licensure requirements; overseeing emergency preparedness; and broadening Horizons' base of support through fundraising and marketing initiatives. This role also serves as the face of Horizons at Rowland Hall, working to build external-facing relationships to increase awareness of the program, expand partnerships, and position Horizons as a thought leader in the out-of-school time space.
Horizons at Rowland Hall offers a strong community of support from committed families, and a collaborative Board in partnership with host school members, local community stakeholders, and partner school representatives. As part of a national network, Horizons at Rowland Hall's Director has access to professional development opportunities, peer-to-peer learning and collaboration, and programmatic and strategic guidance from Horizons National, the hub of the Horizons Network. The Director is responsible for ensuring the program's ongoing alignment with Horizons National policies, standards, and values.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Oversee student recruitment and retention activities related to both summer and academic year programming, interacting with school principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and families as necessary
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable local licensure requirements
• Oversee emergency preparedness planning and protocols for both summer and school-year programming
• Manage and maintain the relationship with the host school, serving as the program's primary liaison to host school leadership and staff

Staff Leadership and Supervision

• Directly manage development, data entry, and high-level operations and program oversight
• Supervise and support professional development for program staff, including teachers, site directors, and specialists
• Hire, onboard, and evaluate staff and volunteers across summer and school-year programming

Organizational Leadership

• Partner dynamically with the Horizons at Rowland Hall Board, providing leadership and support to members and committees
• Prepare and monitor the program's annual budget of roughly $200,000 (Veracross training available)
• Ensure the program's policies, practices, and reporting remain aligned with Horizons National guidance, standards, and values
• Administer the preparation and submission of required data to Horizons National, and use data for goal setting, planning, reporting, and internal and external communication

Development and Marketing

• Serve as the face of Horizons, stewarding relationships with donors and participating in networking and speaking opportunities to raise awareness of Horizons
• Collaborate with the Board on fundraising strategy, including cultivation of new funding sources, and provide support for fundraising events
• Ensure effective gift recording and acknowledgement (donor database training available)
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Director of Belonging, Equity, and Impact.

Skills and Requirements

• Demonstrated success in leadership roles in a nonprofit setting, preferably in an organization with a focus on education, out-of-school time programming, or youth.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships, with a sense of cultural competency and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with program administration, including operations, budgeting, and staff management.
• Experience leading fundraising activities, including donor relations and events.
• Familiarity with local licensure and regulatory requirements for youth programming, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding how systems impact our families and communities we work with.
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with annual compensation commensurate with experience, in the range of $80,000-$90,000 based on experience. This role is eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, retirement with a match, paid time off, parental leave, and holidays. Additional benefits include school breaks, tuition remission, and school lunch.

For more information about the school, please visit rowlandhall.org.

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.