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Posted: 13-Feb-23
Location: Lutherville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Mission
Maryvale Preparatory School, a Catholic independent girls’ school serving grades six through 12, founded in 1945 and affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical, and civic potential in a loving, supportive, and diverse community. Building upon its unique and special heritage, Maryvale’s mission is to provide an exception education that responds to change and prepares young women for life. In this spirit, we embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to educating young women who proclaim by their lives, even more than by their words, their belief in socially responsible action, as stewards of God’s peace and love.
Director, Maryvale Leadership Institute
Founded ten years ago, the Leadership Institute at Maryvale was the first of its kind, in an all-girls school, in the area. Now, Maryvale is offering the unique opportunity for the right person to be the second-ever Director of the Leadership Institute.
The Leadership Institute offers an extensive leadership curriculum for Maryvale students, grades six through 12, and goes beyond the classroom. Outside speakers, “shadow days”, internships, and mentoring are all part of the robust Leadership Institute. Students have an opportunity to participate in general offerings or apply for the competitive Leadership Scholars Program which culminates in a Capstone Class, in-depth research, and juried presentations. The Leadership Institute introduces students to different careers while working with and hearing directly from successful women and men in our community.
Maryvale’s Leadership Institute has grown immensely over the last ten years and continues to expand. With guidance from our next director, this program will have an even bigger impact on our students and the surrounding businesses as we continue to focus on inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.
The ideal candidate for this full-time 10 month position should possess experience in a school, especially middle and secondary levels, as well as experience in a business or other professional setting. The candidate must be a thought leader, focused on bringing attention, passion, and excitement to the next generation of leaders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as faculty member, teaching several leadership courses.
- Chair the Leadership Department, an academic department, overseeing six teachers and charged with designing curriculum for leadership courses across both divisions.
- Administer the Leadership Certificate program, including the application process, leadership service requirement, coursework, and Capstone program.
- Develop and manage an annual Career Afternoon program as well as new opportunities to expose students to careers across a wide range of disciplines.
- Develop and manage leadership programming and special events, including keynote guest speakers, as well as other speaker opportunities and seminars for intersectional constituent audiences such as students, alumnae, parents, donors, thought leaders and others.
- Work with the Alumnae Office and others to identify and engage Maryvale alumnae in leadership events and programs.
- Assist the Advancement Department with outreach to donors and identification of prospective donors to the Leadership Institute.
- Support the Admissions Department in explaining the work of the Leadership Institute to prospective students and families.
- Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and participate regularly in the school community, attending school events and functions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred in leadership, business, or related field; MSDE certification preferred.
- Experience teaching and working in an independent school setting or similar environment.
- Extensive knowledge of leadership curriculum and current topics in leadership.
- Experience with various forms of technology and an ability to incorporate technology within all lessons.
- Brings business and non-academic perspective, contacts, and partnership opportunities.
- Works collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, business, and community leaders as well as parents.
- Embraces the mission and values of Maryvale and our connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
- Shares a commitment to equity and inclusion and has experience working within a community committed to diversity.
- Shares a commitment to single sex education for young women.
- Has genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and high energy level.
- Some weekend and evening work is required.
Requirements
Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse community that represents a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives.
All Maryvale employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance program, disability, wellness initiatives and incentives, a 403b matching program, life insurance, school lunch benefit and other ancillary benefits.
Employment is subject to:
- a criminal background check prior to employment
- a Child Protection Services screening prior to employment
- a MSDE Employment History Review screening for Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination
