Sequoyah School, Director of Advancement

Sequoyah School, a vibrant, progressive independent school in sunny Pasadena, California, is seeking an inspiring, mission-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement. Reporting directly to the Head of School, Rebecca Hong, the new Director of Advancement will join Sequoyah at an exhilarating juncture. In close collaboration with the Head and a seasoned school leadership team, the Director will play a vital role in shaping the school's future, where civic responsibility and community partnership will continue to be central to Sequoyah's leadership in the independent school world. Founded in 1958 as a forward-thinking K–6 program, Sequoyah has grown into a dynamic K–12 community dedicated to challenging young minds, nurturing compassionate hearts, and honoring the inherent dignity in every student. Rooted in the transformative power of progressive education, Sequoyah fosters a culture where student agency thrives and experiential learning ignites the spark of curiosity in every child. Central to the school's uplifting vision is a longstanding and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic diversity, embodied in Sequoyah's Indexed Tuition program. This visionary initiative enables the school's vibrant community to reflect a rich tapestry of social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, where students are inspired to approach life with unbridled creativity, humor, profound sensitivity, and a deep understanding of today's multifaceted world.

Salary range: $160,000–$185,000

View the opportunity statement at: https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-sequoyah-school-director-advancement

SEARCH CALENDAR
December 20, 2024..............................................Application Deadline
Week of January 27, 2025....................................Semifinalist Interviews
Weeks of February 10 & 17, 2025........................Finalist Interviews
Early April 2025.....................................................Announcement
July 1, 2025...........................................................Start Date

Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit via https://bit.ly/Sequoyah_DirAdv_AppForm the following materials confidentially in one, single PDF file:
• A cover letter indicating the candidate's particular interest in and qualifications for the position
• A current resume
• The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant's ability to be an effective administrator and to work collaboratively and collegially with all relevant stakeholders (references
will be contacted only with the candidate's permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).

Contact Information:
Julie Brown
StratéGenius
julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.

https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-sequoyah-school-director-advancement

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