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Powhatan School seeks a new Director of Finance and Operations. The school has retained Big Back Pack to execute a national search for this key leadership position. Click here to view the full Position Profile. For more information or to apply, contact Hacker Burr at hacker@bigbackpack.org.

The Position

The Director Finance & Operations is a collaborative and organized leader who is responsible for the management of all school finance management and physical plant operations. Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the Leadership Team, Director of Finance & Operations is an institutional leader with a background in financial management who oversees the budget and all spending in support of the school’s mission and to comply with all applicable laws. They supervise non-teaching staff, providing direction and support in financial management and maintenance of facilities.

Powhatan School is a community dedicated to cultivating in our learners the knowledge, creativity, and character to thrive and contribute in an ever-changing world--serving 256 students in PreK-8th grade in Virginia, Maryland and the panhandle of West Virginia

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email, and as separate PDF documents, the following materials:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position
• A current resume
• A one-page statement of professional philosophy and leadership practice
• An annotated list of five professional references with name, phone number, and email address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval).

All materials should be sent via email to:
Hacker Burr
President and Managing Director
Big Back Pack LLC  
hacker@bigbackpack.org
843.478.3139