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Anticipated Vacancy
Director of the Health Center
JOB TITLE: Director of the Health Center
DEPARTMENT: Health Center
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 – $120,000
DURATION OF POSITION: Full year / Full time
School Description: Rumsey Hall School, a prestigious K-9 boarding and day school located in Washington, Connecticut. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant boarding school community while continuing your teaching career.
Position Requirements:
The duties and responsibilities of the Director of the Health Center include:
- The Primary role is to provide comprehensive healthcare to our students, which includes diagnostic, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Works closely with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director to ensure compliance with all related state and local requirements. Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with all members of the School community.
- The Director will provide direct healthcare services, and confident clinical leadership to a well-established and strongly supported school health and wellness program with experienced and student-centered healthcare practitioners dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
- The Director must have strong clinical acumen, compassion, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a broad institutional perspective and work effectively as both a team leader and team member who can inspire confidence and trust.
- The Director will enjoy strong strategic partnerships with supportive colleagues across the portfolio of the Head of School, Administration, Faculty and Staff. Candidates should have a proven record of excellent clinical supervision and administrative experience, including evidence of innovation in service delivery and knowledge of public health and wellness related issues affecting students.
- Successful candidates will have a knowledge of local and national issues, trends, and best practice standards in primary health care, school health, and health insurance.
- The position requires a student-centered approach, engaging the nursing staff in seeking opportunities for innovation in program, service, and business models while ensuring outstanding quality in all aspects of care and operations. This is a full-time, 12-month position. After hours and weekend consultation (including on-call responsibilities) and emergency response as needed.
- The Director balances clinical and administrative duties, guides decisions regarding campus-wide prevention and wellness initiatives, and ensures that all clinical management guidelines, protocols, and practices reflect and are consistent with current standards
- The Director will maintain and enhance institutional relationships with state, county, and local healthcare resources.
- The Director manages an operating budget and oversees 9 full and part-time staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PA-C, APRN, or related degree.
- Current licensure or license-eligibility in Connecticut within 60 days of start date and current, active certification as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three years of leadership and relevant professional experience in health care services and administration.
- Knowledge of local and national issues, trends, and best practice standards in primary health/urgent care, school health, health insurance, and managed care, as well as of national certification and accreditation requirements.
- Ability to multitask, triage health problems, and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
- Ability to triage mental health issues and work closely with colleagues in the Counseling Service to provide comprehensive health care support to Rumsey Hall students.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with adolescent aged patients, preferably in a School (K-9) health setting, is strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience with electronic health records desired.
How to Apply:
Please submit all materials to dplacella@rumseyhall.org. Interested candidates should include the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing your interest in a school health setting and your philosophy of student-centered care
- Three professional references, including at least one direct supervisor and one who can speak to your experience managing or mentoring clinical staff
- Proof of CT licensure
Current Openings
Accounting Manager / Controller
- JOB TITLE:
Accounting Manager / Controller - DEPARTMENT:
Business Office - SALARY RANGE:
$85,000 – $110,000 - DURATION OF POSITION:
Full year / Full time
School Description:
Rumsey Hall School is a prestigious K-9 boarding and day school located in Washington, Connecticut. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven boarding school community dedicated to the growth and wellbeing of every student.
Position Requirements:
The duties and responsibilities of the Controller include:
- Manage the month-end close process, including preparing, posting, and reviewing journal entries, reconciling the general ledger, and managing the chart of accounts. Prepare monthly Cash Flow summaries and financial reports for Board meetings in support of the CFO.
- Oversee accounts payable, bank reconciliations, deposits, cash receipts, and petty cash.
- Serve as the school’s primary liaison with the external audit firm; own the preparation of audit materials, final journal entries, and reconciliation to Rumsey’s trial balance. Monitor restricted gifts and expenses and prepare year-end journal entries and reports for audit. Coordinate all reports required for annual Form 990/990T tax filings.
- Reconcile tuition aging monthly and prepare Billing Management journal entries for export. Review aging reports with the Student Billing Coordinator and communicate with parents regarding student spending accounts and billing matters. Assist with tuition refund insurance withdrawal claims and calculate enrollment contract figures for mid-year start dates.
- Reconcile donations bi-weekly with the Advancement Office to ensure Financial Edge and Raisers Edge are aligned.
- Submit student lists for health, accident, and extended health insurance enrollment. Prepare contract packets for laundry, accident, tuition refund, and student health insurance; update the explanation of fees.
- Support miscellaneous projects as requested by the CFO.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a school or nonprofit setting.
- Demonstrated ability to own the full accounting cycle and produce financial statements independently, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Docs.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, parents, and colleagues across departments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work both independently and collaboratively, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the Blackbaud Accounting system (Financial Edge).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range of $85,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Tuition remission for dependent children enrolled at Rumsey Hall School.
- Health insurance coverage (medical) for the employee and eligible dependents.
- Paid time off and school holidays.
How to Apply:
Rumsey Hall School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Chief Finance & Operations Officer, Danelle Placella), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Jen Powers, Recruiter, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
Lower School Substitute Teachers
Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for Lower School Substitute Teachers for the current school year. Please send your resume and cover letter to Robert Brenner, Director of Lower School, at rbrenner@rumseyhall.org to learn more about this position.
