Elder High School 3900 Vincent Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Posted: October 28, 2026
Director of the Vanguard Innovation Program (VIP)
Elder High School | Cincinnati, Ohio Position: Full-Time Leadership Reports To: Assistant Principal - Dean of Academics Availability: January-February 2027 preferred; flexible and negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead program development: Launch, manage, and continually evolve VIP's curriculum, student experience, and learning outcomes.
• Recruit and mentor students: Lead the selective admissions process and guide students in developing their interests, leadership skills, projects, and ventures.
• Create experiential opportunities: Develop student businesses, technology projects, competitions, internships, certifications, and college-credit experiences.
• Build strategic partnerships: Establish meaningful relationships with universities, corporations, startups, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders.
• Advance responsible innovation: Integrate AI and emerging technologies while promoting ethical decision-making and responsible use.
• Lead signature experiences: Plan and oversee VIP's week-long California experience between junior and senior years.
• Launch a summer camp: Develop and launch a technology and innovation camp for students in grades 6-8 in summer 2027.
• Collaborate across Elder: Work with administrators and faculty to align VIP with the school's mission, academic priorities, and broader educational offerings.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Significant experience in education, business, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead programs, initiatives, or organizations.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and inspire young people.
• Understanding of AI and emerging technologies, with a commitment to ethical leadership and responsible innovation.
• Alignment with Elder High School's mission, values, and educational philosophy.
Preferred:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in entrepreneurship, technology, business leadership, or innovative education.
• Established relationships with universities, businesses, startups, or technology organizations.
• Experience in student mentorship, experiential learning, internships, or educational travel.
Elder High School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; and traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans. The retirement benefits include a 4% employer contribution, along with an employer match of up to 3%.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Susan Summers, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected] .
