Posted
2/5/2018
Job Title:
President
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Guerin College Preparatory High School
Description:
The President of Guerin College Preparatory High School is the chief executive officer of the school, and is hired by, and responsible to, the Board of Directors, which in turn is responsible to the Sisters of Providence, the sponsoring congregation. As the chief executive officer of the school, the President will have overall responsibility for the management of Guerin College Preparatory High School and for providing leadership to its educational mission and values consistent with directives of the Catholic Church and the Sisters of Providence. The leadership responsibility extends to the student population and the Guerin College Preparatory faculty and staff. The President will also be the institutional spokesperson and will represent the school to internal and external community groups. The President is appointed by the Board of Directors, with the approval of the Members (General Council of the Sisters of Providence), with an annual contract that is renewed based upon the Board’s annual evaluation of him or her, and he or she remains an ex officio voting member of that Board during his or her tenure at Guerin College Prep. The President is the overall leader and facilitator of the community of faith and bears ultimate responsibility for the integration of faith and culture and for maintaining the charism of the Sisters of Providence within Guerin Prep. While the President is ultimately responsible for the school’s faith leadership, educational direction, and financial viability, s/he delegates the daily operations of the school to specific persons as agents of the President in a manner designed to foster openness, collaboration, trust, and shared vision. The President will actively work to support the Principal in efforts to continually strengthen the school’s academic reputation. The President will work in tandem with the Director of Development in achieving development goals. The President will have responsibility for the sound fiscal management of the institution and should, therefore, provide leadership, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, in the establishment and achievement of annual and long-term goals and objectives. The President will work with the Board of Directors and staff members to maintain a program of excellence within budgetary constraints. As part of these financial viability responsibilities, the President will oversee an annual operating budget and endowment. Other Areas of Responsibility:
The President accepts additional responsibilities as directed by the Board of Directors and the Members.
searchcommittee@guerinprep.org Process:
A formal search committee will assess viable candidates beginning in February 2018. The new President will begin on July 1, 2018.
Requirements:
A terminal or advanced degree in education, leadership, or development. School administrative licensure is preferred. Strategic planning experience and execution capabilities. Strong budget management skills. Previous experience in executive leadership at a secondary school or college; with the ability to speak to the mission, oversee the Administrative Leadership Team and day-to-day budgetary operations, interact with the Board, attract donors and communicate with the general community. Understanding of and a passion for the mission Catholic education and of educating men and women.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, build creative and mutually beneficial relationships within the philanthropic, corporate, public, governmental, and non-profit sectors, as well as the parent/student communities the school serves. Campaign experience is a bonus. Unquestionable integrity. A commitment to self-reflection, continuous improvement, creativity and openness. Entrepreneurial spirit. Strong oral and written communication skills and comfort interacting with the media. The ability to inspire and motivate students, faculty, staff, and families.Energy, enthusiasm, and warmth -- the ability to relate well to all individuals.
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