ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is the leading independent Jewish high school in Greater Boston, recognized for a bold, innovative curriculum that combines in-depth critical analysis, experiential learning, and a focus on building a better world. With an unparalleled commitment to faculty development, small class size, and a unique advisory system, Gann prepares students to live lives rich with accomplishment and meaning and to contribute to their communities and the world. Gann Academy serves more than 350 students from over 35 communities across the full spectrum of Jewish observance.

The mission of Gann Academy is to educate, to inspire, and to empower intellectually confident, passionately engaged, ethically responsible Jews who, through critical thinking and the contribution of their unique voices, will create a vibrant Jewish future and build a better world where human dignity will flourish.

Gann Academy’s Approach

Jewish tradition holds that learning is a sacred act. When we study, we seek to understand our community’s timeless values as well as our place in this world, who we are, where we come from, and how we want to live. When we study with a whole heart, we aspire to higher and higher levels of consciousness and spirituality. At Gann, we seek to create a learning environment in which students’ creativity of thought and innovative ideas advance our communal pursuit of knowledge and truth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement will report to the Head of School and oversee the admissions, marketing, and development functions of Gann Academy. In doing so, this leader, in conjunction with the Head of School, will set the larger strategy for how the school communicates and tells its story to the outside world. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and sophisticated communicator, is excellent at developing and cultivating relationships, has a track record of securing philanthropic support for an organization, brings deep technological skills and a solid background in marketing, and is an experienced people and project manager. 

Key Highlights

• Since its founding, almost $90 million has been contributed to Gann from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and the community.
• In 2022, Gann launched an endowment campaign to grow its endowment from $8 million to $25 million by the school’s 25th birthday. This goal was met in time for a 25th celebration in the spring of 2023.
• Gann’s enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is 351 which is the largest it has been in the school’s history. There is currently a wait list for every grade.

Key Responsibilities

• Together with the Head of School, create an overarching strategy for external relations as it relates to development, admissions, and marketing.
• In partnership with the Head of School and senior leadership, develop short-term and long-term goals for the admissions, marketing, and development teams to raise brand awareness of Gann, help to ensure a robust pipeline of prospective students and families, and significantly increase philanthropic support and constituent engagement.
• Build, mentor, and lead an aligned team structure to execute on priorities across all three departments, by providing direct supervision and management of day-to-day functions for the three teams.
• Manage and mentor 4 direct reports and a team of 7 in technical areas such as data analysis, writing, oral communication, and provide professional development opportunities to enhance and improve skills.
• Provide the final review and approval for all outgoing email and written communications from Gann (including current parent communications).
• Together with the Head of School, be the primary spokesperson for Gann in key internal and external events such as admissions events, parlor meetings, development functions, and other constituent engagement activities.