Chief Advancement Officer

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, TX seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead the school’s mission-driven advancement strategy and partner with the Head of School. This newly created role expands the development team’s reach and purpose to support growth for the next generation of students.

The CAO will oversee Admissions and Enrollment, Development, and Project Management, report to the Head of School, and build cross-functional, trust-based relationships across a diverse school

Job description

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart | Houston, TX

Chief Advancement Officer Opportunity Statement

Position Summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart finds itself at a pivotal moment in its over 65-year history on Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas. We have completed an unprecedented campaign for a contiguous 8-acre land acquisition and are poised to chart a future that will help us meet the demand for increased admissions and enrollment, expand and enhance programming, and add and improve facilities.

The realization of the decades-long dream of acquiring this land ensures that we will continue to offer a competitive, balanced program that promotes personal growth and compassionate leadership in the context of Catholic, Sacred Heart education. We seek a leader with a clear vision and intentional strategy to serve as thought partner to the Head of School and solidify our position as the premier school of choice for girls in the Houston area.

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will steward the school into the next phase of mission-driven planning in a newly created role that expands the existing team’s reach and purview and sets the stage for the next 65 years of growth and success. The new CAO is a strategic, authentic, and inspiring leader who is easy to follow and builds trust-based relationships across a diverse school community. He/she is a natural organizer who motivates and instructs others to serve the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

The CAO reports directly to the Head of School, serving as a member of the Administrative Leadership Team, and is responsible for advancing the school’s mission through a comprehensive, values-aligned advancement plan that oversees three seminal teams in the school’s administration: Admissions and Enrollment, Development, and Project Management. Supervision also includes the Capital Campaign Director and the Major Gifts Officer. This integrated approach requires departments to avoid siloed thinking and serve the advancement of the school’s mission as one team.

Grounded in the Goals and Criteria of Schools of the Sacred Heart and informed by best practices in independent school leadership, the CAO will strengthen community engagement, ensure the long-term sustainability and vitality of the institution, and articulate the transformative power of a Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart education.