President of Nativity Preparatory School - Job Posting
The President, as CEO, embodies the overall Salesian leadership and Oblate Mission for all aspects of the Nativity School’s program including fostering the traditions, relationships, and practices that determine the school’s climate and culture. The President is the sole employee of the board of trustees and is responsible for the overall leadership of the school in accordance with the board’s policies. The President is the spokesperson for the school with all constituencies, including students, the Principal of the school, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors, business community, governmental agencies, local, state, regional, and national educational organizations, and accrediting agencies. The President, as the leader of the school, has overall responsibility for board relations, curriculum and instruction, student life, business and financial matters, admission, and advancement.
Board Relations
The President advises the board and is an ex-oƯicio non-voting member of the board and all board committees.
The President:
Keeps the board informed of all matters relating to the school through reports or immediate communication following major school events or happenings.
Provides data to assist the board in its work.
Makes recommendations to the board for approval of operating and capital budgets, including all categories of income and expenditures.
Assists board chair and/or executive committee in setting board committee meeting agendas and topics for discussion. Business, Finance, and Plant Operations
Understands and supervises the business functions of the school, including budgeting, monitoring and reporting income, expenses, investments, and cash flow; maintenance of appropriate records; and assisting the school’s accountants and auditors.
Is responsible for all employment and human relations matters such as contracts, salaries, benefits, stipends, job assignments, job orientation, performance evaluation, retentions and dismissals, personnel records, employee handbooks, etc.
Oversees plant and equipment operations and maintenance.
Plans and executes all capital purchases, repairs, and building projects.
School Program
Works with the school Principal to uphold the academic and ethical standards of the school. This includes ensuring academic rigor and strong outcomes, graduate support, summer and after school programs, and admissions.
Ensures professional development for faculty.
Admissions and Marketing
Supervises the admissions functions of the school, including recruitment programs, internal marketing, external outreach, website and social media development and maintenance, information dissemination, and any applicant testing and interviewing.
Advancement and Fundraising
Plans and leads the school’s fundraising programs, such as the annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, and major events.
Leads the school’s development eƯorts in identifying, cultivating, thanking, and communicating with past and prospective donors and foundations.
Oversees the school’s relations with its alumni, including development and maintenance of the alumni database, communications programs, graduate support, and special events.
Supervises all volunteer eƯorts such as those donated by individuals or school groups, booster clubs, alumni council, etc., all of which report to the President of the school or his/her designee.
Competencies:
Fundraising – Demonstrated fundraising skills and outcomes
Vision and Leadership – Willingness to lead and provide big picture direction
Dependability – Reliable and complete fulfillment of responsibilities
Time Management – On time completion of tasks and duties
Integrity – Honest and trustworthy person
Energy – Vibrancy builds momentum about programs and the school
Curiosity – Interest in learning and growing
Resiliency – Personal strength and perseverance during difficulties
Approachability – Accessible and open style to listen and encourage
Qualifications:
Proven leadership in a relevant field
A visible record of successful fundraising and donor relations
An understanding of the field of education
Demonstrated capacity for articulating an educational vision that incorporates the best aspects of a Catholic education
Interested Candidates:
START DATE: To Be Determined
SALARY/BENEFITS: Competitive Salary and Benefits
APPLICATION: Send Letter of Intent and resume to search@nativitywilmington.org
Mission: Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys. Guided by the example of Saint Francis de Sales, it strives to educate students, regardless of faith, to maximize their God given potential. Nativity empowers them to earn acceptance and achieve success in a college preparatory school through a rigorous holistic education.