Director of Catholic School Growth & Operations

Diocese of San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of San José seeks a Director of School Operational Vitality to lead financial planning, enrollment strategy, and systems management across 25 Catholic schools. The role centers on sustaining operations, optimizing tuition models, and guiding marketing initiatives to grow enrollment while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in data/finance within Catholic education, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data science, education, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in data analysis, finance, advancement, or school operations.
• Familiarity with Catholic school systems or educational settings preferred; Catholic school experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of enrollment and financial systems, such as TADS, is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and data streams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; translate data into actionable insights.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate across teams.
• Willing to support Catholic teachings and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to support long-term stability for all diocesan schools.
• Set tuition and fee guidelines and monitor revenue and scholarship models.
• Produce monthly financial reports and risk assessments for diocesan leaders.
• Oversee enrollment and marketing analyses across 25 diocesan schools to inform strategy.
• Manage systems like TADS, Power BI, SharePoint; ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop and train staff on financial and enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with IT and departments to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support facility and capital improvement planning and operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data science, education, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Workday

QuickBooks

QVinci

TADS

Job description

Diocese of San José seeks a Director of School Operational Vitality to lead financial planning, enrollment strategy, and systems management across 25 Catholic schools. The role centers on sustaining operations, optimizing tuition models, and guiding marketing initiatives to grow enrollment while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in data/finance within Catholic education, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and a collaborative approach to