Director of Advancement
Woodstock School
India
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 February 2027
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2026
Job overview
Director of Advancement
An Extraordinary Opportunity
High in the Himalayan foothills of northern India stands Woodstock School, one of Asia’s oldest and most distinctive international boarding schools.
For more than 170 years, Woodstock has been committed to educating the whole person through a vibrant combination of academic excellence, residential life, character formation, leadership development, service and global citizenship. As the School approaches its 175th anniversary, it has an exciting opportunity to build on this legacy, deepen its relationships with its global community and strengthen the philanthropic support that will help shape its future.
Woodstock seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement, providing strategic leadership for alumni and community engagement, fundraising, donor development, stewardship and external relations. Working closely with the Principal, Board, senior leadership and volunteers, the Director will help cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, former parents, foundations, grantors and friends of the School, building a strong and sustainable advancement programme.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a relationship-focused leader to connect people with Woodstock’s mission, inspire a culture of philanthropy and help ensure that the School’s distinctive educational experience continues to flourish for generations to come. Woodstock School seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Advancement to build and lead the next phase of the School’s Advancement program.
For full details about the role, including the position overview, key responsibilities, qualifications and appointment details, please download the .
Candidates are invited to submit:
A letter of interest describing their interest in the role and alignment with
Woodstock’s mission.
A current curriculum vitae or résumé.
A statement of leadership philosophy.
Contact information for three professional references
Applications should be submitted here: .
Preferred Start Date: February 1, 2027. Flexible for the right candidate.
About Woodstock School
- Woodstock School
- Tehri Road, Landour, Mussoorie
- Uttarakhand
- 248179
- India
Founded in 1854, Woodstock is Asia’s oldest and India’s leading international residential school. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, our 269-acre campus offers a unique natural setting that inspires learning, leadership, and service.
Woodstock is an accredited, non-profit, co-educational, international school accorded the status of a Minority Charitable Educational Institution by the National Minorities Commission of India. The life and values of the school are rooted in an inclusive Christian tradition while embracing and respecting students and staff from all faiths. Our 472 students represent more than 30 nationalities, creating a vibrant and diverse community.
We offer a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum that prepares young people for universities and life around the world. Alongside the fully accredited American high school diploma (Woodstock School Diploma), students may pursue a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses as well as the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11–12. This dual pathway ensures flexibility and international recognition.
Woodstock’s educational philosophy integrates academics, residential life, outdoor education, creativity, service learning, and leadership development, preparing students for the complexities of the 21st century. With around 160 faculty and staff from over 20 countries, and an alumni network of 5,000+ graduates worldwide, Woodstock provides a truly global community grounded in Himalayan roots.
Woodstock is undertaking an exciting period of strategic transformation, marked by organizational restructuring and a significant opportunity to redesign and enhance the school's educational experience. To support this vision, several new leadership positions have been created, which will bring together a newly formed team charged with shaping the future of the school. For leaders who are energised by innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact, this is a rare chance to help define a bold future for Woodstock in one of the world's most remarkable educational settings.
For more information, please visit www.woodstockschool.in.
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