Executive Director - Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph

Company: Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton

RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies Job Summary Administrative Model The Headmaster and the Executive Director lead the administrative team at Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph. This model of school administration is one of equality with both specific and shared responsibilities.

• The Headmaster is responsible for internal operations, including the instructional leadership of the school, as well as hiring and supervision of instructional personnel, the curriculum, and student life.
• The Executive Director is responsible for the business aspects of the administration including finances, human resources, fundraising, recruiting, strategic planning, public relations, and building facility.

These co-leaders share responsibilities for nurturing and maintaining the mission and traditions of the school, and ensuring fidelity to the Magisterium. Both administrators are hired by and report directly to the Board of Directors.

Summary The Executive Director embraces the mission of Chesterton Academy and the broader vision of launching a new era of education based on the Chesterton model.

The executive director must possess strong leadership skills that inspire excellence and cooperation from all constituent groups and demonstrate (1) positive convictions about Chesterton's unique integrated curriculum and dedication to building a culture of life, (2) comprehensive working knowledge of school finance, operations, and budgeting, (3) the ability to promote strong institutional advancement (fundraising) and recruiting programs, and (4) a commitment to continuing and enhancing strategic planning. Familiarity with public relations and communications and the supervision of facilities will be valuable assets.

The Executive Director must be practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Administration or related field, a Master's Degree is desired, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic secondary education. Related experience will be considered in place of desired degrees. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The Board of Directors appoints the Executive Director of Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph. A collaborative relationship between the Executive Director and Headmaster is a requirement. The responsibilities of the Executive Director include: (1) daily operations; (2) advancement and recruiting; (2) finances and budgeting; (3) Board of Directors activities and long-range planning.

Relationships The Executive Director Maintains The Following Working Relationships

• Reports directly to the Board of Directors.
• Maintains a consultative, collaborative relationship with the Headmaster.
• Maintains a supervisory relationship with selected staff.

Applications will be accepted through December 4th. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis starting the week of November 16th.

St. Joseph, patron of families, pray for us!

Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead institutional advancement and fund-raising activities to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
• Lead Chesterton Academy's recruiting activities to meet and exceed enrollment goals
• In conjunction with the Headmaster, lead Chesterton Academy's admissions process.
• Lead daily operations including a wide range of school administration including finance, human resources, facilities management, public relations.
• Maintain/establish and implement, in collaboration with the Headmaster, faculty and staff, policies and programs designed to integrate the philosophy and mission of the school founders and the Chesterton Schools Network.
• Implement policies and directives of the Board of Directors.
• Oversee and facilitate long-range planning, with special emphasis on advancement, communications and recruiting.
• Provide input and direction for the Board of Directors and plan and implement Board formation strategies.
• Maintain/establish and implement financial procedures that provide information to the Board and stability to Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph.
• Provide public relations activities that maintain positive communication with key constituents.

Qualifications Education: Bachelors in Administration or related field; Masters is preferred

Experience Previous experience in administration; secondary school administrative experience preferred; familiarity with the mission of Chesterton Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church; working knowledge of institutional advancement; experience with fundraising and recruiting

Plata: $70k - $80k per year

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