<p>Posting Number SAECC4406 Advertised Title Executive Director, University High School Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 022659 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department University Schools Minimum Position Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree or higher in an education-related field and ten (10) years of education-related experience.</p> <p>Special Conditions</p> <p>Click Here for University Schools Salary Scale.</p> <p>The department is especially interested in candidates with experience in school leadership as a division head, head of school, or principal at a charter, traditional public, or independent secondary school. Previous experience as a classroom teacher is strongly preferred.</p> <p>Work Schedule</p> <p>Monday - Friday</p> <p>8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule</p> <p>Posting Date 11/03/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Hiring Range Based on University Schools Salary Scale Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.</p> <p>Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.</p> <p>Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised</p> <p>Assistant Director School Counselor, Faculty Members, Adjunct Faculty, Student Employees, Part-Time Office Coordinator</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <p>Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students and the community.</p> <p>Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.</p> <p>Skill in communicating effectively; active learning by understanding the implications of new information for problem solving and decision making.</p> <p>Additional Position Information</p> <p>University High School's Executive Director (ED) assumes full and primary responsibility for ensuring the mission and vision of UHS is realized every day. The ED works in partnership with faculty, staff, students, families, and university & community partners, to oversee and shape the school's program and quality of life of the school community. The ED is responsible for the effective coordination of efforts between University Middle, University High, and the University of Memphis, building relationships, solving problems, and balancing the interests and needs of many stakeholders. The ED is an advocate for the UHS student, consistently creating an equitable experience for students, faculty, and staff and making decisions in service of the collective community and the individual. The ED attracts, retains, and develops exceptional faculty and staff, by developing a strong student and staff culture and urgently and effectively addressing any breaches within the community. The ED responsibly manages the financial and physical resources of the school, under supervision of the Associate Vice President of Educational Initiatives and in partnership with the University of Memphis. The ED leads with entrepreneurial spirit and motivation to expand opportunities and connections for students; develops and refines a clear vision for academic success that prepares students for college & career, and remains nimble in their planning and decision-making.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)</p>