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Overview:
The Oasis Academy is the world's first school for gifted orphans where the brightest children from around the world realize their full potential. While most youth organizations provide broad support, we take a focused approach through strategic targeted investments in exceptional youth capable of creating wide-reaching impact. We identify extraordinary young people and provide them with transformational opportunities.
The Oasis Academy is finalizing the development of its flagship campus, located on 8 acres of the Big Island of Hawai‘i and we are currently seeking a dynamic and strategic President & Executive Director to lead our organization.The Oasis Academy is dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a strong sense of community. As a leading educational institution, we are committed to shaping the future by empowering students, engaging with the community, and collaborating with key stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a global institution from the ground up — blending educational excellence, philanthropic leadership, and deep social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
As President & Executive Director, you will provide both strategic vision and operational execution. You will work closely with the Board of Directors and global partners to scale Oasis Academy’s model, culture, and mission.
Strategic Leadership: Drive long-term planning and ensure mission-aligned, sustainable growth
Program & Curriculum Development: Lead the design and launch of cutting-edge academic and enrichment programs tailored to gifted youth
Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy to ensure stability and transparency
Fundraising & Partnerships: Develop donor relationships, lead capital campaigns, and engage philanthropic, corporate, and investment communities
Board Collaboration: Partner with the Board to set priorities, align vision, and report on progress
Team Building: Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing team with a collaborative and values-driven culture
Community & Global Engagement: Build relationships with students, families, local leaders, and global stakeholders
Institutional Advocacy: Represent Oasis Academy in public forums and with key decision-makers to advance the mission and raise visibility
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a strategic, mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of education, nonprofit innovation, and global change. You may come from education, philanthropy, international development, or social enterprise — what matters most is your ability to lead, inspire, and execute.
Required:
Proven executive leadership experience in education, nonprofits, or a related mission-driven field
Strong financial management and fundraising skills
Demonstrated success in building programs, teams, and stakeholder networks
Experience working with boards and aligning complex teams
Exceptional communicator and public-facing advocate
Passion for youth empowerment and transformational education
Preferred:
Experience engaging with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic investors, or global funding bodies (e.g., family offices, venture capital, PE, or sovereign wealth funds)
Advanced degree (e.g., M.Ed., MBA, MPA, or Nonprofit Management)
Previous C-Suite experience
Bilingual or multicultural fluency
Familiarity with remote leadership and/or international programs
What We Offer
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape an institution that will change lives around the world
Starting salary between $185,000 – $295,000, depending on experience, with health, dental, and vision benefits
As Oasis Academy expands, there is significant potential for compensation to grow in alignment with organizational milestones and funding growth
Flexible hybrid/remote setup with travel to Hawai‘i and global donor meetings
Deeply mission-aligned work with a collaborative, entrepreneurial team
A stunning location: campus is located on the Big Island of Hawai‘i
If you are a passionate and strategic leader ready to build something extraordinary, we invite you to apply at the link below.