Posted
7/12/2018
Job Title:
Executive Director
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation
14 E. Jackson 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois
60604
https://theabowmanfoundation.org
Description:
The board of the Foundation is seeking a dynamic leader to work collaboratively with the board, existing staff, students, partner institutions of higher education, donors, and other constituents in building the next phase of the organization’s history.
The ideal Executive Director must be committed to and have an understanding of the mission of Catholic Higher Education, hold an MA in education, value the importance of the liberal arts, appreciate the centrality of faith in the formation of young people, and have a commitment to social justice and the growth and development of the students the Foundation is dedicated to serving. Ideally, the Executive Director will be a practicing Catholic.
The Executive Director has day-to-day responsibility for leading and overseeing the four core components that are equally fundamental to the work of the Foundation
• Spiritual Formation
• Mentoring
• Educational Programs
• Fundraising
The Executive Director will be the organization’s external spokesperson. Therefore, he/she must possess the ability to initiate and establish effective communication and cooperative working relationships with a diverse array of individuals and institutions.
Requirements:
The Thea Bowman Foundation (“Foundation”) is seeking an experienced and proven leader as its Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s operational, fiscal, administrative, programmatic and strategic functions in compliance with the foundation’s mission, goals, and objectives.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.
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