Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, though a graduate degree in the areas of curriculum, instruction, or educational technology would be highly desirable
• Experience running a department, leading programs, or managing major projects and initiatives, preferably in a school’s technology environment
• Experience leading workshops, trainings, projects, and new initiatives related to technology systems and tools aligned with an organization’s strategic objectives
• Training or teaching experience, preferably in a 6-12 school, and a track record of successfully leveraging technology to improve instruction and learning outcomes
• Experience managing and administering enterprise data systems and applications
• Immersion in diversity work — both in training and in implementation — and a commitment to fostering culturally competent and inclusive learning environments

Leadership and Personal Qualities:

• An ability to build consensus among diverse groups, facilitate critical discussions within large groups, and instill confidence in colleagues during times of transition
• Inspirational and diplomatic leadership sensitive to the needs of a diverse faculty
• Commitment to and facility with faculty support, professional development, and instructional innovation leadership
• A collaborative, cooperative, empathetic, collegial, innovative, and patient mindset
• Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training
• An understanding of the diverse technology needs of a independent school that simultaneously values experiential and outdoor education
• A commitment to the mission and values of Athenian
• Confidence and humility, together with a sense of humor and warm personality
• A love of learning and a love for school