School President (EX) (Current Opportunity) - St. Mary's School, Annapolis MD

The St. Mary's School President serves as the school’s leader and ambassador, with responsibilities focused on institutional advancement, strategy, sustainability, organizational structure, community and spiritual leadership.  The President delegates responsibilities for daily academic and co-curricular affairs to the Principals.

The President is appointed by the Pastor of St. Mary’s in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In keeping with the bylaws of St. Mary’s Schools, the President has a direct reporting relationship to the Pastor of St. Mary’s and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Superintendent of Catholic Schools and is also accountable to the School Board. 

Essential Functions:

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• In collaboration with the pastor, St. Mary's board and the Archdiocese of Baltimore develop and implement organizational plans and goals that advance the mission of St. Mary's.
• Provide overall direction, motivation and guidance to school administrators, faculty, and support staff so they work to their fullest potential; take the lead role in the creation of a catholic-faith centered culture of excellence and accountability, and maintain and strengthen a "one school" mission for St. Mary's.
• Direct supervision and evaluation of the principals, admissions directors and other school leadership staff as appropriate.
• Set strategic enrollment goals and actively recruit families to St. Mary's School, the parish and the catholic faith.
• Embody, manifest, and advocate catholic faith and spirituality while promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity that promotes the social/emotional wellness of all students.
• Effectively communicate with parents and other constituents so that the mission philosophy, educational goals, and other aspects of the Parish and School are clearly articulated.
• Oversee the facilitation and coordination of spiritual, academic, and community programs in the Elementary and High School.

Institutional Advancement/Board Relations

• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with school board and ensure open communication about the measurement of performance against stated milestones and goals.
• Collaborate with the pastor and the board in developing strategy, plans and policy for St. Mary's. Execute strategic plans and provide regular reporting to the pastor and the Board.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Advancement and Director of Development in the the development and administration of all special fundraising campaigns and actively engage in building and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective donors. Increase available tuition assistance for families.
• Work with the Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator to actively engage with Alumni
• Represent St. Mary's to external constituencies, including individual donors, businesses, parishes, and institutional partners alumni, community organizations and others through off-campus meeting and speaking engagements with existing and new audiences.

Finance/Operations

• In coordination with the parish's business office, develop the annual operating budget.
• In coordination with the Pastor and parish's business office, develop a master plan and oversee the financial status of the school including development of long and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.
• Monitor the selection and hiring of qualified persons to serve as members of the faculty and administration; attend meeting of the faculty and staff as needed and ensure that the policies of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are understood and followed.
• Monitor matters regarding employment of school faculty and staff with the principals, human resources payroll and benefits administrator to ensure that all employment matters, including recruitment, retention, and dismissal of personnel; salaries and contracts; job assignments; performance evaluations are in compliance with Archdiocesan policy and relevant state and federal laws.
• Represent St. Mary's in its relations with the Archdiocese of Baltimore and with local state, regional, and national educational organizations, and accrediting agencies.

Academic Oversight

• Cultivate and support an environment and culture for 21st Century teaching and learning to flourish.
• In collaboration with the principals, monitor all programs of the school including curriculum, grading, assessment, reporting to parents, and disciplinary policies and standards of conduct.
• Ensure that all employees and volunteers comply with the Archdiocese of Baltimore regarding the maintenance of a safe and secure environment. 

Position Qualifications: 

• An appreciation