Job Description

 

President, Saint Albert Catholic School

Saint Albert Catholic School, a cradle to college academic institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking a dynamic President to successfully lead our strategic initiatives. The President is responsible for overseeing the business operations, financial management and institutional advancement of Saint Albert Catholic School. The primary purpose of the office of President is to provide both spiritual and educational leadership for the School’s achievement of its Catholic identity and mission. By communicating the mission and vision of the school clearly and enthusiastically, by delegating responsibility and authority appropriately to others and calling them to accountability, and by prudent strategic planning and decision making, the President works to lead all members of the school community to do their best in carrying out the mission and philosophy of the school. The President provides visible, personal leadership to the school community and advocates for the mission of Saint Albert Catholic School. The ideal candidate embodies high-level strategic thinking and visionary leadership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Institutional Advancement: Serves as the school’s chief fundraiser and main community contact. Leads marketing efforts, recruitment and retention strategies, fundraising initiatives and alumni activities in collaboration with the Advancement Team and the Board.

2. Strategic Plan Development: Responsible for leading strategic initiatives that are consistent with the mission of the school and the diocesan strategic plan.

3. Business and Financial Management: Maintains oversight of the budget, financial operations and obligations of the school, early childhood center, property, site management, security, food and plant service and athletic finances.

4. Catholic Identity: Articulates and promotes the essential mission and values of the school consistent with the Catholic intellectual and social justice tradition.

5. Communication: Acts as chief spokesperson, communicates the philosophy and programs of Saint Albert Catholic to parents and community groups.

6. Seeks advice and counsel of Stakeholders:Works collaborativelywith the Board of Education, Foundation Board, Canonical Administrator and the Catholic Dioceseto ensure consistency with Diocesan policies and practices.

7. Leadership: Works closely with the Leadership Team maintaining consistent, efficient and timely management of school initiatives.

8. Public Representative: Works collaboratively with the Communications Director in representing the school in all media relations and represents the school at civic, religious and other public forums.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.

2. Proven financial management success with strong financial acumen.

3. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, builds creative and mutually beneficial relationships with the philanthropic, corporate, public and nonprofit sectors.

4. Exceptional leadership skills and positive experiences leading an organization.

5. Significant visionary leadership and management experience.

6. Demonstrated success in addressing immediate organizational needs by driving toward long-term goals with buy-in from stakeholders.

7. Strategic planning experience and execution capabilities.

8. Collaborative work ethic.

9. Able to earn trust of colleagues and the broader community.

10. Embrace the ethnic and cultural diversity of the larger community and support their full integration into the school and its activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

1. Advanced graduate degree in either education, business administration, finance, law, theology or philosophy.

2. Experience in leading philanthropic giving programs for a non-profit organization.

3. Experience in Team Leadership.

4. Experience in managing an organizational budget.

5. Demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in nonprofit management or related field with a proven record of success.

6. Primary focus will be on fund raising.

REPORTS TO:

Canonical Administrator

Diocese of Des Moines Superintendent of Schools

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position and they are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

APPLICATIONS:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Donna Bishop-Diocese of

Des Moines Superintendent of Schools at dbishop@dmdiocese.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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