Laboratory Schools: Dean And Director Of Schools

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $550,000.00 - $650,000.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Senior leadership experience in n-12 education
Experience with collective bargaining processes
Strategic financial planning and budgeting skills
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic, strategic, and administrative leader responsible for advancing the Schools' educational vision within the University of Chicago community

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic, strategic, and administrative leader responsible for advancing the Schools' educational vision within the University of Chicago community.
  • This role requires overseeing a nursery through grade 12 institution with over 2,200 students and an annual operating budget of approximately $104 million.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate strong financial acumen, including strategic budgeting, resource allocation, and experience managing contractual obligations through collective bargaining.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic, strategic, and administrative leader responsible for advancing the Schools' educational vision within the University of Chicago community.

Salary

Base: $550,000.00 - $650,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior leadership experience in N-12 education
  • Experience with collective bargaining processes
  • Strategic financial planning and budgeting skills
  • Deep commitment to free expression and diversity
  • Ability to navigate complex governance structures

Nice-to-have

  • Track record of securing philanthropic support
  • Experience engaging with advisory boards
  • Fostering inclusive school culture
  • Partnership with university academic departments
  • Demonstrated success in pedagogical innovation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Distinguished senior leadership experience in education
  • Experience engaging in collective bargaining and labor relations
  • Proven track record in strategic donor stewardship

Work Rights

Not specified

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