Executive Director

Executive Director

Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict seeks a seeks a talented and dynamic leader to serve as its first Executive Director. The Executive Director will play a key role in the growth and development of the school as it enters its second year of operation. This may be a part-time or full-time position, depending on duties and qualifications.

Administrative Model

The Headmaster and the Executive Director lead the administrative team at Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict. This model of school administration is one of equality with both specific and shared responsibilities.

- The Headmaster is responsible for internal operations, including the instructional leadership of the school, as well as hiring and supervision of instructional personnel, the curriculum, and student life.

- The Executive Director is responsible for the business aspects of administration, including finance, human resources, fundraising, public relations, student recruitment, and building facility.

These co-leaders share responsibilities for nurturing and maintaining the mission and traditions of the school, and ensuring fidelity to the Magisterium. Both administrators are hired by and report directly to the Board of Directors. A collaborative relationship between the Executive Director and the Headmaster is a requirement.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

1. Lead institutional advancement and fundraising activities to meet and exceed fundraising goals.

2. Daily operations involving a wide range of school administration, including finance, human resources, facilities management, public relations, and student recruitment.

3. Maintain/establish and implement, in collaboration with the Headmaster and faculty, policies and programs designed to integrate the philosophy and mission of the school.

4. Implement policies and directives of the Board of Directors.

5. Maintain/establish and implement financial procedures that provide information to the Board and stability to Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict.

6. Provide public relations activities that maintain positive communication with key constituents.

Qualifications

The Executive Director must possess strong leadership skills that inspire excellence and cooperation from all constituent groups and demonstrate (1) positive convictions about Chesterton's unique integrated curriculum and dedication to building a culture of life, (2) comprehensive working knowledge of school finance, operations, and budgeting and (3) the ability to promote a strong institutional advancement (fundraising) program. Familiarity with public relations and communications and the supervision of facilities will be valuable assets.

The Executive Director must be a practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic secondary education. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Candidates should have previous experience in administration, secondary school administrative experience preferred; familiarity with the mission of Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict and the teachings of the Catholic Church; and working knowledge of institutional advancement.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].