Executive Director

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan with up to 5%匹

Job summary

Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead the school’s fundraising, enrollment, admissions processes, and day-to-day operations. This role reports to the Board of Directors and emphasizes mission fidelity, Catholic education standards, and strategic growth.

The Executive Director will oversee finances, HR, facilities, and public relations. A Catholic faith commitment, bachelor's in business, and prior senior leadership in a school setting are highly valued;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred and commensurate experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional advancement and fundraising activities to meet goals.
• Lead recruiting activities to meet enrollment goals.
• In collaboration with Headmaster, lead admissions process.
• Oversee daily operations including finances, HR, facilities, and PR.
• Implement policies aligning with Chesterton mission and network.
• Ensure board directives are executed and followed.
• Provide input for long-range planning and board development.
• Maintain financial procedures to support transparency and stability.
• Manage public relations to keep key stakeholders informed.
• Collaborate to sustain a culture aligned with Catholic values.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Recruiting

Strategic planning

Public relations

Financial management

Human resources

Operations management

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Donor CRM

Job description

Administrative Model

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

The Executive Director is responsible for the business aspects of the administration including finances, human resources, fundraising, recruiting, strategic planning, public relations, and building facility.

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.

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.

Summary

The Executive Director embraces the mission of Chesterton Academy and the broader vision of launching a new era of education based on the Chesterton model.

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, (3) the ability to promote strong institutional advancement (fundraising) and recruiting programs, and (4) a commitment to continuing and enhancing strategic planning. Familiarity with public relations and communications and the supervision of facilities will be valuable assets.

The Executive Director must be practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, a Master's Degree is desired, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic secondary education. Related experience will be considered in place of desired degrees. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The Board of Directors appoints the Executive Director of Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph. A collaborative relationship between the Executive director and Headmaster is a requirement. The responsibilities of the Executive director include: (1) daily operations; (2) advancement and recruiting; (2) finances and budgeting; (3) Board of Directors activities and long-range planning.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Lead institutional advancement and fundraising activities to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
2. Lead Chesterton Academy's recruiting activities to meet and exceed enrollment goals
3. In collaboration with the Headmaster, lead Chesterton Academy's admissions process.
4. Lead daily operations including a wide range of school administration including finance, human resources, facilities management, public relations.
5. In collaboration with the Headmaster, maintain, establish and implement policies and programs designed to integrate the philosophy and mission of the school founders and the Chesterton Schools Network.
6. Implement policies and directives of the Board of Directors.
7. Oversee and facilitate long-range planning, with special emphasis on advancement, communications and recruiting.
8. Provide input and direction for the Board of Directors and plan and implement Board formation strategies.
9. Maintain, establish and implement financial procedures that provide information to the Board and stability to Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph.
10. Provide public relations activities that maintain positive communication with key constituents.

The Executive Director maintains the following working relationships:

• Reports directly to the Board of Directors
• Maintains a consultative, collaborative relationship with the Headmaster
• Maintains a supervisory relationship with selected staff

Schedule:

Full-time (40+ hours/week)

Some weekend and evening events are required

Full-Time Benefits:

• 401K retirement plan with up to 5% matching
• Paid time off
• Healthcare stipend

Education:

Bachelors in Business Administration or related field; Masters is preferred

Experience:

Previous experience in administration; secondary school administrative experience preferred; familiarity with the mission of Chesterton Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church; working knowledge of institutional advancement; experience with fundraising and recruiting

Applications will be accepted through December 4th. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis starting the week of November 16th.