President at San Joaquin Memorial High School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Fresno Catholic School System is a preschool through high school system located in Fresno, California seeking a dynamic President to successfully lead strategic initiatives. The President of Fresno Catholic Schools will be the chief executive officer of the corporation that includes four distinct schools on three separate campuses. The President will be directly accountable to the Board of Directors and the Superintendent of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fresno. The system includes San Joaquin Memorial High School, Holy Cross Junior High School, St. Helen Elementary School and St. Anthony Elementary School. The high school and junior high share a campus and the two elementary schools are situated within four miles of the high school/junior high location. Each of the schools are directed by their own Principal, who is responsible for day-to-day operations. Total enrollment within the system of four schools is 1200 students with an annual budget approaching $15 million dollars. The President serves as the chief executive officer for the system and is responsible for the operational vitality of the schools, including advancement, enrollment, marketing, finances, and capital projects. The President leads and articulates the school’s mission and vision, creates and implements strategic plans, and builds and nurtures constituent and stakeholder relationships on and off-campus. The President also bears ultimate responsibility for the school’s Catholic identity and academic programs and is supported by a robust senior leadership team in carrying out these responsibilities. The President works to lead all members of the school community in carrying out the mission and philosophy of the schools. This is accomplished by communicating the mission and vision of the schools (and the school system) clearly and enthusiastically, by appropriately delegating responsibility and authority, creating accountability, and by prudent strategic planning and decision makin
Requirements / Qualifications
Desired Qualities The President is a mission-focused visionary, Catholic leader who is able to build upon a school faith community, with demonstrated experience in an educational setting. In addition to being a strategic thinker and skillful manager, the successful candidate is an energizing and inspirational individual who can delegate effectively while ensuring accountability. The system will be best matched by a genuine and caring leader with the heart of a servant, who exhibits a hands-on, accessible style, and a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be someone who takes the time to learn about the community and connect with parents, teachers, students, alumni and benefactors. The successful candidate should also have the ability to draw from the collective wisdom of the community, and will balance decisive leadership with respectful collaboration. Demonstrated skills should include: 1) Aptitude for and commitment to financial management and fundraising. 2) Ability and desire to forge relationships with all school constituencies. 3) Strategic sensibility. 4) Team-based leadership that is collaborative, inclusive and transparent. 5) A history of executive leadership and management abilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Desired Qualities The President is a mission-focused visionary, Catholic leader who is able to build upon a school faith community, with demonstrated experience in an educational setting. In addition to being a strategic thinker and skillful manager, the successful candidate is an energizing and inspirational individual who can delegate effectively while ensuring accountability. The system will be best matched by a genuine and caring leader with the heart of a servant, who exhibits a hands-on, accessible style, and a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be someone who takes the time to learn about the community and connect with parents, teachers, students, alumni and benefactors. The successful candidate should also have the ability to draw from the collective wisdom of the community, and will balance decisive leadership with respectful collaboration. Demonstrated skills should include: 1) Aptitude for and commitment to financial management and fundraising. 2) Ability and desire to forge relationships with all school constituencies. 3) Strategic sensibility. 4) Team-based leadership that is collaborative, inclusive and transparent. 5) A history of executive leadership and management abilities.
Comments and Other Information
Additional information regarding this exciting executive leadership opportunity can be found in our detailed search prospectus.
To VIEW SEARCH PROSPECTUS please visit:
https://files.ecatholic.com/32224/documents/2023/12/President%20Search%20Final.pdf?t=1702589782000
Candidates are also invited to contact retiring current FCS President Michael Burke to schedule an informal conversation. This is entirely voluntary and available to any interested candidate prior to commencing the interview process or submitting the required documents. It can be scheduled using the search email address: search@fresnocatholic.org
To apply, please submit the following materials as PDF attachments in one email to search@fresnocatholic.org
1. Cover letter that aligns your experience and skills with the current needs of the FCS system as you understand them.
2. Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
3. Statement of Catholic educational philosophy.
4. List of three references with names and contact information. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.
Salary will be commensurate with background and experience.
Some travel is required.
Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibility of this position in July 2024.
Application deadline is January 31, 2024.
(Please note that we reserve the right to shorten the deadline for applications if we have sufficient interest. Please apply early to ensure your background will be considered).
Comments and Other Information
Additional information regarding this exciting executive leadership opportunity can be found in our detailed search prospectus.
To VIEW SEARCH PROSPECTUS please visit:
https://files.ecatholic.com/32224/documents/2023/12/President%20Search%20Final.pdf?t=1702589782000
Candidates are also invited to contact retiring current FCS President Michael Burke to schedule an informal conversation. This is entirely voluntary and available to any interested candidate prior to commencing the interview process or submitting the required documents. It can be scheduled using the search email address: search@fresnocatholic.org
To apply, please submit the following materials as PDF attachments in one email to search@fresnocatholic.org
1. Cover letter that aligns your experience and skills with the current needs of the FCS system as you understand them.
2. Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
3. Statement of Catholic educational philosophy.
4. List of three references with names and contact information. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.
Salary will be commensurate with background and experience.
Some travel is required.
Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibility of this position in July 2024.
Application deadline is January 31, 2024.
(Please note that we reserve the right to shorten the deadline for applications if we have sufficient interest. Please apply early to ensure your background will be considered).