Jonathan Ball
Managing Associate; Director of External Relations & Strategic Partnerships; Development and Communications Placement
Jonathan Ball has been at Carney Sandoe since 1997 and has served as Placement Associate, Associate Director of Recruitment and Member Services, Director of Recruitment and School Services, and Director of Marketing. He was promoted to Managing Associate in 2005 and has been placing development, advancement, and communications candidates since 2010. Jonathan implemented a comprehensive college recruitment program and instituted a client marketing, retention, and customer service program.
Jonathan has chaired a resumé critique and job search strategy panel at Columbia University Teachers College, and was a speaker at the doctoral symposium at Stanford University on careers in independent education. He was a keynote speaker on job search strategies in the K-12 educational market at Experience’s national conference and presented multiple times at the CASE NAIS Annual Conference on advancement office structure and strategy, in addition to speaking at multiple regional and national events.
Jonathan graduated from The Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt, NY, and then from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a B.A. in history.
The People Powering Our Success
Our team is made up of exceptional individuals who bring deep experience, dedication, and invaluable connections to every search. Many of us are former independent school professionals who understand firsthand the unique culture and needs of schools. We are collaborative in our approach and passionate about helping institutions and educators thrive.
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We do more than fill positions — we shape the future of schools. By connecting passionate educators and visionary leaders with mission-driven institutions, we help communities thrive and students flourish. Our work has a lasting impact, strengthening school culture and ensuring that every match we make supports long-term success.