The High Mountain Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Finance and Operations to begin work May 24, 2021. The Director of Finance & Operations oversees HMI’s accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, human resources, technology, and operations. The Director serves as a member of the school leadership team and serves as the staff support member to the HMI Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

About the High Mountain Institute: HMI seeks to connect our students to the natural world and teach them essential leadership and communication skills through participation in a rigorous academic program, extended wilderness trips, and a community of shared responsibility. For more information, please visit www.hminet.org.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and oversee annual and capital budgets and long-term fiscal planning
• Provide staff support and advise Board of Trustees on fiscal matters
• Oversee IT systems
• Bid and oversee all HMI insurance programs
• Oversee retirement, healthcare, and other employee benefits
• Oversee all bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and regulatory filing for HMI
• Oversee facility maintenance and new capital construction
• Oversee human resources for all HMI employees 

• Serve on HMI’s administrative team/oversee Executive Assistant/participate in on-call coverage

Position Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year
• 3-6 weeks vacation
• Wilderness leadership training opportunities
• Annual professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• On-campus housing (as available)