Archdiocese of Detroit · 4 months ago
High School President
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveArchdiocese of Detroit is seeking a President for Loyola High School, a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition. The President will serve as the chief executive officer, responsible for upholding the school's mission, overseeing business operations, and fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring the academic reputation of the school is maintained.
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Responsibilities
As the chief executive officer of the school, the President has overall responsibility for upholding the Mission, pursuing the Strategic Vision, driving the five-year Strategic Plan, and achieving the Annual Plan of Loyola High School
The President is responsible for the oversight of Loyola and for providing leadership consistent with the practices of the Roman Catholic faith and the Society of Jesus. The President is the primary contact and presence with the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and the State Department of Education in addition to other agencies and organizations
The President’s highest priority is to successfully implement the school’s strategic plan and achieve the annual business plan through sound management of the school’s resources. The President oversees all business operations, finances, and development of the annual budget for final approval by the Board of Directors
The President is responsible for supervision, evaluation, and professional development of all personnel under his/her direction
Supported by the Principal, the President is charged with sustaining the academic reputation of the school and ensuring that the school maintains its accreditation with the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS) and retains its sponsorship from the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus
The President, as the Chief Mission Officer and religious leader of the school, must maintain and nurture the Catholic, Jesuit identity of Loyola while appreciating and including other faith traditions. The President oversees the implementation of Ignatian pedagogy and the spiritual direction of the school in a manner faithful to Roman Catholic and Jesuit education. The President must work effectively with the Director of Advancement to ensure that fundraising objectives - including endowment, annual giving, and capital initiatives - are achieved to meet the present and future needs of Loyola. The President oversees relationships with current and potential donors, as well as the solicitation of grants and donations from alumni, foundations, trusts, organizations, and select individuals
As a part of overall fundraising and student formation, the President will enhance and grow the Loyola Work Experience Program (work-study) by assisting the Advancement Office of the program in recruiting business partners and retaining those relationships
The President reports to the Board of Directors and works with the Board to develop policies of the Board of Directors and effectively implements those policies. The President is the institutional spokesperson and embodies Loyola to its varied constituencies both internally and externally. The President must model, articulate, communicate, and implement the mission and vision of Loyola. The President must be an effective communicator with all the school’s constituents – students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, Board of Directors, neighbors, donors, media and other stakeholders
The President must have the ability to establish and manage a performance-driven culture in which management, staff, and others are held accountable for executing tasks in a professional, high-quality manner, utilizing clear metrics and sound processes
The President creates and fosters a stimulating, collaborative, and professional community environment in which faculty and staff interact to discuss and resolve academic and related operational issues
The President represents the school at functions sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit, the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, and the national Jesuit Schools Network, and others
Qualification
Required
Is a practicing Catholic, with a strong commitment to implementing the Jesuit educational philosophy and to continuous immersion in the Jesuit tradition
Bachelor's Degree required
Proven track record of achievement and transferable skills with respect to development, sales or other business/institutional fund-raising (e.g., Annual Fund, Endowment building, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving)
Demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership (can be obtained through a variety of career paths including education, non-profit or corporate career tracks)
Previous budget management experience with balanced/surplus results and strategic planning experience
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., Education, Religion, Business or other related degree)
Company
Archdiocese of Detroit
Detroit Archdiocese is a religious institutions.
Founded in 1701
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Schoenle
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Mooney
Chief Operating Officer
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