Portsmouth Abbey School is New England's co-educational Catholic Benedictine boarding and day school.  Its mission is to help young men and women grow in knowledge and grace, fostering reverence for God and the human person, respect for learning and order, and responsibility for community life.  Admission to the School is selective; it is fully enrolled with 350 boys and girls.  The campus is situated on the shores of Narragansett Bay, only seven miles  from Newport, RI.  The School is overseen by a monastic community belonging to the English Benedictine Congregation and is governed by a Board of Regents.

Job applications and general inquiries may be emailed to:

Ms. Nancy Brzys
Dean of Faculty
Portsmouth Abbey School
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
nbrzys@portsmouthabbey.org
 -- No calls, please -- 



JOB OPENINGS

Chief Financial Officer of the School

The upcoming relocation of the current Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer of the School provides an excellent job opportunity for a seasoned financial officer with strong skills in management, accounting, finance, human resources and investments who would enjoy the academic vibrancy and social atmosphere of this Catholic Benedictine coeducational independent school environment.

The Chief Financial Officer of the School reports directly to the Headmaster, serves on the Headmaster's senior advisory council and works closely with the Assistant Headmaster for Operations as well as the Resource Management Committee of the Board of Regents and the Monastery.  As the School's Chief Financial Officer, the individual in this position provides strategic business and financial leadership and advice to the entire Institution, i.e., to both the School and the Monastery.

Direct reports include Controller as well as personnel in the Business Office and Bookstore, and the Receptionist.  The person in this position works collaboratively with the offices of financial aid, development and operations, as well as the School community at large.  Specific responsibilities include accounting activities and related financial reporting, oversight of the annual audit, human resources, annual budgeting, cash flow management, risk management, and endowment investments.

Qualified candidates must have significant experience in financial management, accounting, and administration, as well as a proven capability of working collaboratively with associates.  In addition, independent school experience is preferred but not required.  The successful candidate will possess strategic business and problem-solving skills, have an appreciation and understanding of the management challenges of a mission-driven boarding school, and a personality that embraces the culture of a not-for-profit organization, in particular, a Catholic Benedictine boarding school.  A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, and a M.B.A. or a C.P.A. is strongly preferred.

The starting date for this opportunity is early summer 2012.  An attractive compensation package is offered for the position, which could possibly include on-campus housing.  Interested candidates should send their résumés and a cover letter to Nancy Brzys, Dean of Faculty, at nbrzys@portsmouthabbey.org.  No phone calls, please.

Director of Music

Responsibilities of the Director of Music include:  teaching music courses; directing the School chorus (Abbey Singers), the School orchestra (Pro Deo), the after-school music program (Chamber Ensemble); and directing the School's other musical groups (jazz ensemble, a cappella groups, drum ensemble). 

The Abbey Singers practice twice weekly and perform throughout the year. The Pro Deo Orchestra is a small chamber orchestra that practices twice weekly and performs both with the Abbey Singers and alone at special occasions during the year. In addition, the Director of Music serves as the musical director for the School's annual winter musical. The Director is also expected to coordinate, organize and inspire informal musical experiences and opportunities for our students.

This person reports to the Performing Arts Department Head.  School housing is provided.

The Director of Music, as a faculty member, also serves as an advisor to 5-7 students.

Qualifications for this position include a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music. Teaching experience in a college-preparatory environment is preferred. The starting date for this opportunity is mid-summer 2012. 

Interested candidates should send their résumés and a cover letter to Nancy Brzys, Dean of Faculty, at nbrzys@portsmouthabbey.org.  No phone calls, please.


Athletics

Questions specifically about coaching, along with general inquiries, may be directed to Al Brown, Director of Athletics, at abrown@portsmouthabbey.org.