Archdiocese of Detroit · 1 month ago
Mercy High School President
Farmington Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveArchdiocese of Detroit is seeking a new President for Mercy High School, a premier college preparatory institution for young women. The President will lead the school into a new chapter, focusing on enrollment management, fundraising, and maintaining a supportive learning environment while promoting the school's mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Raise the profile of the school in the broader community, sharing the excellent value proposition and story of a Mercy education in an effort to strengthen enrollment and fundraising
Apply strong business acumen in managing the cost of delivering a high quality education
Partner with a strong academic leadership team to sustain an exceptional learning environment where students are both challenged AND supported as they explore an impressive range of academic offerings, from the arts and sciences to world languages
Continue to promote an impressive array of athletics and extracurricular opportunities that enrich and enhance the whole student experience
Be a visionary leader with a progressive mindset who will guide the community to prepare young women of Mercy for the future
Leverage 80 years of history to build on the current connections with alumnae and to foster even deeper community connections
Tell the Mercy story to prospective donors to continue to build on the legacy of previous Presidents
Qualification
Required
Practicing Catholic with a deep personal faith, a lived commitment to the Church
Master's Degree Required and proven leadership experience with demonstrated success in fundraising, business management, and community-building
Understanding and appreciation of the unique needs and opportunities in educating girls
Mission-Driven Communicator with exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of articulating the school's mission with clarity and inspiration to diverse audiences
Collaborative and Empathetic Leader who listens deeply, values shared governance and empowers others through mentorship and delegation
Familiarity and comfort with a highly functional President/Principal model
A Relationship Builder who has excellent diplomacy skills
Strategic Thinker and Pragmatic Innovator who brings fresh ideas grounded in research and practice, and the ability to implement them within a well-established and tradition-rich institution
Visible and Relational Presence, actively engaged in the life of the school—present at student events, respected by faculty and staff, and trusted by parents and alumnae
Strong Cultural Competency, capable of leading a diverse school community with grace, humility, and conviction
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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