Executive Liaison

Executive Liaison

Miami Valley School Miami Valley School - Dayton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

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The Miami Valley School (MVS). Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For over 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally recognized leader in experience-based learning.

Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative, immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do.

The Role. The Executive Liaison is a strategic partner to the Head of School and Chair of the Board of Trustees in supporting administrative operations, leadership priorities. The Executive Liaison has significant responsibility and autonomy to lead and manage these areas with input and guidance from the Head of School and Board Chair, in coordination with the Leadership Team. The Executive Liaison focuses on supporting the Head of School, Board of Trustees and facilitating opportunities for constituents to enjoy membership in the MVS community, and in turn, supports the organizational goals, and enhances the school culture and image, with alignment to the strategic plan.

The Opportunity. All members of MVS’ vibrant community bring the school’s mission and vision to life each day for students and families. Each day, we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand Global Leadership. MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse.
• Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families.
• Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team. In your role at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty and staff who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning.
• And, of course, you will get to make an impact! As the Executive Liaison you will have an impact on the greater MVS community.

• Provide administrative support for the Head of School, such as calendar management, scheduling meetings with internal and external constituents, reviewing weekly priorities, and assisting with preparation prior to meetings and events.
• Provide support for the Board Chair, Board Committees, and Trustees.
• Build and implement systems and processes to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and organization.
• Complete special projects for the Head of School in support of institutional priorities.
• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and support meeting and retreat preparations, such as contributing to the agenda, preparing materials, note‑taking, and meeting follow‑up.
• Manage the internal and external Major Dates Calendar in collaboration with the Head…