Posted
1/4/2024
Job Title:
President of Schools
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Muskegon Catholic Central
1145 W. Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI
49441
Description:
Why work for Muskegon Catholic as the President?
Lead with Purpose: Be at the forefront of a faith-filled organization dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth of our children and shaping them into future Saints. Your role will be instrumental in guiding young hearts and minds and bringing them closer to Christ.
Join an Exceptional Team: From day one, you will be supported by an exceptional leadership team. You will work alongside a highly effective leadership team that has, over the past year, not only driven growth in fundraising but also earned the Diocesan "Enrollment Champion" award for Elementary and Middle School enrollment growth.
Experience Excellence: Take pride in overseeing a school community that consistently achieves excellence. Our track record includes:
- Sending 98% of our students to college.
- Graduating more than 15 alumni clergy.
- Cultivating over 20 high school champion-caliber teams.
- Producing award-winning musicals and artists.
Make a Lasting Impact: Your role here will directly contribute to a thriving school community that serves as a Catholic center of community and education for over 20 Catholic parishes. You will be a key player in faith and education in our region.
Manager:
- Your role will involve recruiting, empowering, managing, and retaining a high-quality staff deeply committed to Muskegon Catholic's Mission.
- Together with school departmental leaders, you will devise and implement short and long-term improvement objectives for each school department.
Financial Steward:
- As the administrative fiduciary of Muskegon Catholic, you will oversee the development of an annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee and ensure that spending aligns with the operating budget.
Advancement:
- You will collaborate closely with the Director of Advancement to devise and execute strategies aimed at initiating and achieving annual fundraising goals.
- You will actively participate in activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
Enrollment and Student Retention:
- You will work closely with the Director of Enrollment to develop effective public relations, advertising, and marketing plans and programs.
- In partnership with the Director of Enrollment, you will establish and achieve annual new-student recruitment and retention plans and objectives.
Continued Academic Excellence:
- As the President, you will empower, manage, and support the Principal in the day-to-day operations of the school, including curriculum, staff management, student discipline, and academic excellence.
- You will drive collaborative decision making with the Principal to achieve a shared-vision and ensure that the school’s mission and vision are upheld while addressing the needs of the students, staff, and the broader community.
Requirements:
What qualifications are needed for the President at Muskegon Catholic?
- Practicing and Devoted Catholic: A practicing Catholic with a commitment to their faith. They must actively participate in the sacramental life of the church and be willing to effectively convey their faith to others.
- Inspirational Leader: A passionate leader, dedicated to carrying out God’s will for MCC. A demonstrated ability to inspire and lead others toward the achievement of organizational goals.
- Effective Communication: Strong communication and public relations skills are crucial. The candidate must be adept at maintaining and expanding community connections across various stakeholders, including Muskegon Catholic Alumni, students, staff, and donor families.
- Financial Acumen: A strong grasp of financial management is essential. The candidate should possess the knowledge and experience to develop budgets, analyze financial statements, and effectively manage financial resources, ensuring the financial stability and growth of MCC.
- Educational Qualifications: A Master’s degree in education, administration or equivalent experience in a similar role is required. This educational background or equivalent expertise should equip the candidate with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead a faith-based educational institution effectively.
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