Cranbrook Educational Community – Director of Schools – Position Statement 5
THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS : POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Schools plans , develops , directs , and administers all phases of the Cranbrook Schools ’ instructional programs and all other interfacing academic and auxiliary support departments including admissions , athletics , the boarding program , counseling and nursing , food service , special and summer programs , and accreditation processes . The Director administers all operations of the Schools within approved objectives , programs and budgets . The Director will collaborate in the identification and implementation of successful cross-division educational programs and activities , and support the Schools participation in Community-wide planning initiatives that help further Cranbrook Educational Community ’ s mission , vision , goals and objectives . It is imperative that the Director be adept at external relations , telling Cranbrook ’ s story , and fundraising .
Other essential duties of the Director of Schools include , but are not limited to , the following :
• Providing the overall professional leadership and management of Cranbrook Schools and serving as the key leader and spokesperson of the Schools
• Determining and prioritizing the Schools ’ fundraising needs in collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development to identify and cultivate the donors necessary to meet those needs
• Overseeing the recruitment , development , evaluation , and retention of superior faculty and staff
• Upholding and progressing Cranbrook ’ s academic standards and achievements
• Promoting the development of innovation and technology initiatives in all three school divisions
• Developing and managing the Schools ’ operating budget in collaboration with the COO
• Advancing the Schools ’ commitment to a diverse student body , faculty and staff
• Evaluating and overseeing the attainment of enrollment objectives
• Monitoring athletic programs and assuring balance with the academic programs
• Acting as Cranbrook ’ s liaison to ISACS , NAIS , Global Online Academy , World Leading School Association and all relevant National , State and regional associations