Director of Communications
Search being conducted by DovetailED Talent Sourcing
$100,000 - $140,000
Job Description
Director of Communications
St. Andrew’s is known for its unwavering commitment to accessibility for all students, where financial aid plays a vital role in promoting a robust, all-boarding learning environment. A great education consists of sustained and frequent encounters with new ideas, debate, and discussion, and the experience of St. Andrew’s opens the minds of young people by asking them to live and learn with people who are different from them.
At its core, the school celebrates strong teacher-student connections, curiosity, academic resilience, and grit, maintaining its proud legacy as one of the best boarding schools in America.
This unique environment creates a powerful foundation for the incoming director of communications to amplify the school’s mission through innovative and strategic storytelling.
The ideal candidate will be a team leader who cultivates a nurturing and productive environment while valuing authenticity and substance over style. They will bring a well-read and deeply knowledgeable perspective to their work, along with exceptional storytelling and writing skills and the ability to create compelling, original content. With proven experience in crisis communications, this individual will excel in navigating challenges with confidence and clarity.
The Director of Communications will be a visionary and strategic thinker who is proactive, highly organized, and adept at managing tight deadlines. The candidate will work seamlessly within collaborative teams, trusting in and drawing upon the strengths of their colleagues. A passion for achievement and a drive to succeed will ensure the director of communications upholds St. Andrew School’s legacy and leads with innovation and purpose, leveraging the timeless values of the school to build stronger bridges to audiences and stakeholders.
St. Andrew’s School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School, Joy McGrath), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Please do not contact the school directly.