Teaching & Administrative Faculty Positions
If you are interested in any of the open faculty positions, please MAIL your resume along with a cover letter and two letters of reference to:
Mr. Temba T. Maqubela
Assistant Head for Academics
Dean of Faculty
Phillips Academy
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810-4161
Please do not e-mail or fax resumes.
Thank you.
Successful candidates assume teaching, residential, and athletic responsibilities, except as noted. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. EOE.
Master's degree and minimum of three years teaching experience preferred for all positions, except Teaching Fellowships.
The Andover Teaching Fellowship Program
At Andover on a one-year teaching fellowship, the recent college graduate (or graduate school degree recipient) is introduced to teaching in a program of guided work in the classroom, professional seminars, and exposure to theories and methods of experienced faculty. Obviously, the school seeks applicants who are new to the vocation of teaching. We are fully staffed for next academic year, 2010-2011.
The application and brochure are available to download, and questions may be answered by emailing Lynda Diamondis, at ldiamondis@andover.edu or by phoning 978-749-4003.
Open Positions 2010-11
Office of Academy Resources
Major Gifts Officer
As a senior member of the Academy Resources team, the Major Gifts Officer works with highest level prospects among alumni, parents and friends of the Academy to secure philanthropic commitments at the level of $100,000 or more. In addition, the Major Gifts officer works closely with the Head of School, Secretary of the Academy, Director of Development, and trustee and volunteer leadership to advance the goals of the major gifts program in support of Andover’s $300 million campaign. The Major Gifts Officer in conjunction with the Director will set overall strategy for the major gift effort in New York including the integration of a seasoned volunteer leadership group. The ideal candidate will have: five to ten years of fundraising experience, preferably at educational institutions (experience in major gift fund raising strongly recommended); flexibility and willingness to travel as a representative of Phillips Academy; demonstrated ability to work with and command the respect and confidence of trustees, alumni, parents, faculty and staff; and demonstrated experience building relationships. Bachelor’s degree required. Please send cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 or hr@andover.edu. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2010.
Director of Parent Giving
Phillips Academy seeks a Director of Parent Giving to link the work of the Major Gifts and Annual Giving teams with respect to philanthropy from current and former parents. As a member of the Major Gifts team, the Director works with major gift parent prospects to secure philanthropic commitments in the range of $50,000 to $500,000. In addition, the Director works closely with the Head of School, Secretary of the Academy, Director of Development, and trustee and volunteer leadership to set overall strategy and advance the goals of the parent major gifts program in support of Andover’s $300 million campaign. As a member of the Annual Giving team, the Director of Parent Giving will oversee the Parent Fund, including: alumni, parent and grandparent giving, direct mail, phonathon, individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of volunteers and leadership donors to the Parent Fund. The Director is responsible for the achievement of annual revenue and participation goals. The Directors supervises an Assistant Director and Coordinator of the Parent Fund. The qualified candidate will possess flexibility and willingness to travel as a representative of Phillips Academy; demonstrated ability to work with and command the respect and confidence of trustees, alumni, parents, faculty and staff; and demonstrated experience building relationships. Bachelor’s degree plus a 5-10 years of successful fundraising management experience, including a successful history of portfolio management and revenue achievement required. Please send cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 or hr@andover.edu. Deadline for applications is July 31, 2010.
Leadership Gift Officer for Educational Outreach
Reporting to the Director of Development (DOD), the Leadership Gift Officer for Educational Outreach secures financial support for the Academy's Outreach programs to ensure their short- and long-term sustainability. Working closely with each Outreach program director, the Officer directs and oversees the planning and implementation of all development work, soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and also works on matters related to budget, strategic planning, and the setting of fund-raising goals. In conjunction with the Director of Communications and Outreach directors, the Officer works to further the Academy's commitment to being a private school with a public purpose.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic who is conscientious, attentive to detail and results-oriented. S/he will be a collegial team player with a proven ability to motivate, engage, and work collaboratively at all levels with prospects, donors, volunteers, senior staff, colleagues, and similar constituencies. Bachelor’s degree plus 5-10 years professional experience in an educational setting required, preferably entailing development-related work, including teaching. Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability and willingness to travel; computer skills; and commitment and ability to articulate the values and mission of Phillips Academy required. Full background check is required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 or email to hr@andover.edu.