About Open Window School
Open Window School nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential.
Portrait of a Graduate
Open Window School graduates are empathetic, innovative problem solvers and passionate, purposeful global citizens.
Open Window is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and is an approved non-public school by the State of Washington. Open Window is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools as well as the Washington Federation of Independent Schools. Since its beginning, Open Window School has maintained a strong community united in spirit, energy, and enthusiasm. Belief in the school mission and dedication to the extraordinary students inspired them to continually reflect on their program and strive for increased excellence.
Open Window School embraces diversity, practices equity, commits to inclusion, and promotes belonging. These commitments are authentic, dynamic, and essential to their rigorous academic program, embedded social/emotional learning curriculum, and mission-driven school community for gifted learners. They align programs, policies, and procedures to these goals through annual self-examination, learning, and action. Read more about OWS DEI commitment here.
Learn more about Open Window School at https://www.openwindowschool.org/.
The Opportunity
The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) reports directly to the Head of School and serves as the School’s operational leader responsible for Open Window’s fiscal health, long-range planning, and risk management. They supervise and manage business operations, human resources, and facilities. They inspire and motivate team-members; at the same time, they cultivate individual accountability at every level of the organization.
The DFO is expected to ensure the continual excellence of all financial and administrative aspects of the school, providing the leadership, collaboration, and wise counsel to the Head of School and to the Trustees that will enable the school to deliver on its important mission and ambitions. They have a strategic and forward-thinking style balanced with significant experience overseeing budgeting and planning, financial forecasting and analysis, legal and risk management, human resources, information technology, and business operations gained through increasingly responsible roles in comparable complex settings. Their results-driven leadership experience demonstrates initiative and excellent problem-solving skills. They embody integrity, leadership, growth mindset, and service to others. They believe in the mission of the school.
Contact
Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Alex Corvin and Maleka Pensky. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
Open Window School is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
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