Job Opportunities & Careers
- Director of Development
- Evening Residential Faculty Officer
- Head Swim Coach
- Head Tennis Coach
- Health Center Administrative Assistant
- Math Department Chair and Instructor
- School Bus Driver
- Varsity Baseball Coach
Director of Development
The Director of Development is the chief fundraising position for the organization. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of MMA’s fundraising including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with MMA’s President, Board of Trustees, and Alumni Board of Directors/Visitors.
Responsibilities
- Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
- Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
- Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
- Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
- Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
- Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
- Coordinate fund raising special events.
- Direct employee fundraising drives.
- Oversee prospect research
- Work closely with Administrators, Alumni, and Board of Directors/Visitors
- Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about the MMA community.
- Staff Board Development Committee meetings
- Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
- Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff.
- Oversee creation of publications to support fund raising activities.
- Maintain gift recognition programs.
- Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
- Preform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Must embrace the mission of Missouri Military Academy and understanding the function of each Director and the military educational model.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
- Have knowledge and experience in fund raising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.
- Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
- Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships.
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
- Be proactive and organized, exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
- Computer skills with a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Products, and specifically Raiser’s Edge.
Evening Residential Faculty Officer
Missouri Military Academy seeks a full-time evening Residential Faculty Officer. This position is responsible for the care and instruction of cadets in the residence life setting and ensures a safe and secure living environment. Individual must be able to develop strong relationships with cadets, families, and teaching faculty.
The hours for this position are 3:30pm – 11:30pm.
Specific job requirements include but are not limited to the following
- Directly work with students with an emphasis on academic achievement, physical fitness, and character and social development.
- This position requires an individual who will be a Leader, a Teacher, and a Mentor for young men.
- Demonstrate and develop cadet leadership within their company and corps.
Position Requirements
- Strong communications skills
- Supervisory, counseling, training, or instructor experience
- Ability to participate in physical training
- Passion to make a difference in young men’s lives.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior military with honorable discharge as verified on DD214.
Head Swim Coach
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for the position of Head Varsity Swim coach. The swim team is being reintroduced to the Academy for the 2019-2020 school year.
The coach will ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, the coach will help participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
The ideal candidate would also be occupying a full or part time high school teaching position at MMA, ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times, and demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. Preferably, the candidate would have prior high school coaching experience. Extracurricular and teaching experience is preferred.
Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7 -12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.
Head Tennis Coach
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for the position of Head Varsity Tennis coach.
The coach will ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, the coach will help participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
The ideal candidate would also be occupying a full or part time high school teaching position at MMA, ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times, and demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. Preferably, the candidate would have prior high school coaching experience. Extracurricular and teaching experience is preferred.
Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7 -12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.
Health Center Administrative Assistant
Missouri Military Academy is seeking a Health Center Administrative Assistant to work in the campus health center. Duties include front office duties, maintaining records and calendars, setting up appointments, communicating with pharmacy, physician offices and parents. Must be organized and confidential, prior medical office experience preferred.
This position is Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week during the school year (ten months).
Math Department Chair and Instructor
Missouri Military Academy is seeking a full-time Mathematics Instructor starting the fall semester of 2019-2020 school year.
The ideal candidate is a licensed teacher with a degree in Mathematics and previous teaching experience in the subject area. Applicants must have a sound understanding of best practices in teaching math courses (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus) in 7th-12th grades. A graduate degree in Mathematics or related field is preferred. Persons with expertise in multiple academic areas and/or coaching experience are highly desirable. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.
Faculty members serve in a wide capacity across the campus including: club sponsorship, participating in student life activities, and as academic advisors. Being able to work collaboratively with fellow faculty members and residential staff is critical for this position. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the challenges and rewards of teaching and working in a boarding school environment.
Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7-12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a structured, well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.
School Bus Driver
Varsity Baseball Coach
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for the position of Head Varsity Baseball coach.
The coach will ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, the coach will help participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
The ideal candidate would also be occupying a full or part time high school teaching position at MMA, ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times, and demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. Preferably, the candidate would have prior high school coaching experience. Extracurricular and teaching experience is preferred.
Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7 -12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.