Employment

Bishop O’Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. There is an expectation that faculty and staff will participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults.

Bishop O’Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition. We are excited to share our story with you!

Positions Available

Available Staff Positions

Associate Director of Alumni Relations - Bishop O’Connell High School seeks an Associate Director of Alumni Relations to join a dynamic six-person Advancement Department. This is a full-time, exempt 12-month position reporting to the Director of Advancement. The Alumni Associate Director will lead a vibrant alumni engagement program aimed at providing opportunities for alumni to support the mission and the strategic needs of the school. A bachelor’s degree is required, with three to five years of community engagement experience. The ideal candidate enjoys creating new ways of bringing alumni together and connecting them to the school, has the ability to work independently with self-motivation to initiate contact with alumni, possesses excellent communication skills, has the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and various demands, is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel, and comfortable with social media. Read more about this position HERE. Interested candidates should send their resume to Kimberly Aubry at kaubry@bishopoconnell.org and put Alumni Associate Director in the subject line.

Associate Director of Annual Giving - Bishop O’Connell High School is seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving to join a dynamic six-person Advancement team. It is a full-time, exempt 12-month position reporting to the Director of Advancement. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, organized, and committed believer in the transformational impact of Catholic education to share his or her talent with a collaborative team. The annual giving program is foundational for advancing the school’s mission. The Annual Giving Associate Director will create and execute an annual fundraising plan to build relationships and engage constituents, including goals, strategies, and programming. He or she will direct and administer all aspects of annual giving, including direct mail, e-solicitations, giving days, alumni reunion giving, monthly giving, and personal solicitations. Additionally, the Annual Giving Associate Director will collaborate with colleagues and assist with events and initiatives as needed to achieve departmental goals. A Bachelor's degree is required. Three to five years of fundraising experience and annual giving experience is a plus. Knowledge of fundraising and data management systems, including Raiser's Edge, is desirable. Read more about this position HERE. Interested candidates should send their resume to Kimberly Aubry at kaubry@bishopoconnell.org and put Annual Giving Associate Director in the subject line.

Teaching Positions (2022-2023 School Year)

Opportunities in the Athletics Department

Head Coach - Girls Varsity Lacrosse - O'Connell seeks a varsity lacrosse coach who has the knowledge, experience, leadership and vision to build a program that can compete consistently at the top of the WCAC and values the girls experience. Coach should have experience in recruiting quality student athletes, building and managing a program, assisting in college recruitment, and running an effective in and out of season practice regiment. The coach should be an excellent communicator with both parents and players and a role model for behavior both on and off the field. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter with a vision for the program, and two letters of recommendation to Athletic Director Joe Wootten at jwootten@bishopoconnell.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Once hired, the school expects faculty members to stay current with professional development activities, as well as to participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults. Candidates should work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and the development of the whole person.

TO APPLY - Unless otherwise indicated above, candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) professional references to Mrs. Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission, at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

In addition to applying directly to Bishop O’Connell, all interested candidates are required to complete an application provided by the Diocese of Arlington. This application can be downloaded from the Office of Catholic Schools' website.

Other Opportunities

Although we currently have no other openings on our staff, we are happy to keep resumes on file for future consideration. If you would like to submit your resume for our files, please select the online employment inquiry link below:

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