Choate Rosemary Hall

Head of Student and Academic Life

Choate Rosemary Hall, a leading 9-12 independent day and boarding school, invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of Student and Academic Life (HOSAL).

The position was created in 2022 and sits at the heart of our dynamic, inclusive community.  The inaugural HOSAL, Jenny Elliott, has recently been appointed as the 17^th Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy. Her successor will inherit a well-established role, with many exciting opportunities to build on existing strengths and lead positive change in a forward-looking, innovative school committed to transformational student experiences.

With full responsibility for all internal, day-to-day aspects of life at Choate, the successful candidate will shape the conditions that enable student, faculty, and staff flourishing, further strengthening our position at the forefront of US independent education. This an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious educator who aspires to become a Head of School. This individual will serve as a key strategic thought partner to Dr. Alex Curtis, Head of School, and the Board, in a role that provides deep exposure to strategic planning, community leadership, operational decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration at the most senior levels. For candidates seeking a pathway to greater institutional leadership, this position offers the responsibility, visibility, and mentorship to meaningfully support that trajectory.

For further information on the role or to download the detailed position profile, including details of how to apply, please visit https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference number 8197. The closing date for applications is 08:30 EST on Thursday, January 22^nd, 2026.

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About Choate Rosemary Hall

Choate Rosemary Hall is a coeducational, independent secondary school in central Connecticut, serving 850 boarding and day students and employing more than 300 faculty and staff. The School welcomes academically motivated and intellectually curious students from diverse backgrounds around the world and offers a rigorous, supportive learning environment that fosters lifelong habits of learning, leadership, and service. Guided by innovative and passionate educators, Choate strives to be an inclusive community in which all students and employees feel valued and welcomed. On our campus, principled individuals from varied backgrounds are united by common purpose, active engagement, and mutual respect. We honor the richness that difference brings to our community and acknowledge that living inclusively can also present challenges. Through ongoing dialogue and interaction, we embrace those challenges in ways that deepen empathy and build appreciation for perspectives different from our own. Choate prohibits in all its programs, including hiring and employment practices, discrimination against or harassment of any member or group based upon age, gender, race, color, national origin, anc...estry, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other category protected by Connecticut or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

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