Senior Director of Catholic Education

ArchOKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City seeks a dynamic Senior Director of Catholic Education to lead 16 elementary/middle schools and 3 high schools. This role serves on the Archbishop’s leadership team, providing oversight, direction, and support to principals while advancing a Catholic education mission across all subjects.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in education or educational administration, have 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, and demonstrate exceptional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or educational administration required.
• 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience required.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills to articulate Catholic Education philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Archbishop’s leadership team as delegate superintendent and educational leader for 16 elementary/middle schools and 3 high schools.
• Provide administrative oversight, strategic direction, and support to principals.
• Lead the Department of Catholic Education team and advance a shared vision integrating Catholic identity across subjects while maintaining academic excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in education or educational administration

Job description

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The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a dynamic, apostolic, highly motivated leader for the position of Senior Director of Catholic Education. The Senior Director serves on the Archbishop’s leadership team as his delegate superintendent and educational leader for the 16 elementary/middle schools and 3 high schools within the archdiocese. This position works in collaboration with school pastors, provides administrative oversight, strategic direction, and support to principals, and leads the Department of Catholic Education team; together advancing a shared vision that integrates Catholic perspective and faith formation across all subjects while maintaining rigorous standards of academic excellence.

Requirements

A master’s degree in education or educational administration and 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience required. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic identity and mission of Catholic schools. Must possess excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate the philosophy of Catholic Education and interact effectively with school administrators, staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders.