EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL ONLINE

Since 1972, The Mount Vernon School has been shaping the future of education, serving over 1,250 students from Preschool through Grade 12 on a 40-acre campus in Atlanta, GA. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon empowers learners to become college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. As the cornerstone of the Mount Vernon Organization, the School fosters a culture of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Expanding its reach through Mount Vernon School Online (MVSO), the online division of the Upper School, and MV Ventures , its pioneering research and educational consultancy, the Mount Vernon Organization is fulfilling its mission to design a better world. By delivering transformative value to its community, Mount Vernon continues to shape education for generations to come.

Mount Vernon School Online

Launched in 2022, Mount Vernon made their sought-after Upper School Competency-based curriculum available in a digital and asynchronous format for students to access anytime and take anywhere. In the spring of 2023, MVSO was available for enrolling students from Grades 9 - 12, offering over 160 courses, and allowing students to learn at their own pace with regular teacher check-ins. MVSO now serves a diverse student body, including student-athletes, performers, homeschool families, international students, gifted learners, and those with health or mobility challenges. In 2024, MVSO graduated its first two students, who went on to attend UGA and the University of Alabama.

MVSO has the potential to serve a global audience with unlimited forecasted growth for years to come.

The Role

MVSO seeks an entrepreneurial and visionary Executive Director to lead and scale our virtual independent school for grades 9-12, positioning it as a category leader in online education. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in virtual education, educational leadership, and business development, with a proven ability to build strategic partnerships, drive enrollment growth, and foster exceptional student retention. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of enhancing the online learning experience through innovative strategies while ensuring operational excellence.

The Executive Director will collaborate with external partners to build admissions pipelines and amplify brand recognition within the virtual education and self-directed learning communities. Reporting to the Head of Upper School, and in close collaboration with the Admissions and Marketing teams, the Executive Director will oversee a talented team that includes the Director of MVSO and the Dean of Students.

This hybrid position offers flexibility to work remotely but requires availability for on-site events and meetings in Atlanta, GA. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven leader to shape the future of virtual education at MVSO.

Vision for Success

With our Atlanta-based Upper School at capacity, the CEO and Board of Directors have a bold vision to 10x the success of our online school. Currently, MVSO students are enrolled in full time, part-time, and hybrid capacities. We envision scaling our online school to work with partners who can help improve awareness and adoption of MVSO in new markets. We seek to be a leader in the virtual high school marketplace, offering a unique and innovative experience that is both easily accessible and distinguished in the field of on demand learning. This success will not only be a revenue-driver for The Mount Vernon Organization, but help us fulfill our strategic goal of developing an adaptive organization with diverse networks, engaged students, connected parents, and a high performing faculty & staff.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership | Develop and implement a comprehensive 5-10-year vision for MVSO's growth and success, meeting annual targets for enrollment, staffing, and overall financial health, aligning with The Mount Vernon Organization's mission and vision.
• Business Development | Build and foster a pipeline of strategic partnerships that will increase MVSO exposure and brand awareness.
• Enrollment Management | Partner with the Brand Team to drive student recruitment and retention strategy / initiatives, and achieve enrollment goals through effective marketing and community engagement strategies.
• Operational Oversight | Oversee daily operations on both the educational and business side, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, asynchronous education tailored to diverse student needs, while maintaining quality on nurturing inquiries resulting in increased enrollment and student retention.
• Team Leadership | Recruit and manage development of MVSO staff, building team norms, managing meeting schedules, and fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes student well-being and academic excellence.
• Curriculum Enhancement | Collaborate with the Head of Upper School and MVSO Director to continuously refine and expand the course offerings, ensuring they remain engaging, relevant, and aligned with current educational research and trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement | Build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the broader community to support a vibrant and inclusive online learning environment.

Core Competencies

Requirements

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School's discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.