Executive Director
Diocese of Oakland - Oakland
Executive
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity to lead and grow an existing network of 5 Catholic elementary schools using an innovative model of governance and management employed in various dioceses/archdioceses throughout the country.
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the corporation, reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is ultimately responsible for setting and leading the strategic direction, oversight of the organizational budget; management of personnel; executing a development and advancement strategy, oversight of LCA’s educational outcomes, and ongoing board development. The Executive Director must also champion a professional environment; focused on cultivating a strong leadership team and a committed staff/volunteer network.
Over the next three to five years, the Executive Director, in consultation with the Diocese of Oakland and the LCA Board of Directors, is also expected to grow the network by adding elementary schools where there is alignment with LCA’s mission and governance model.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As CEO, the Executive Director will be responsible for building and leading a small team of high performing professionals dedicated to the mission and aspirations of LCA. In addition, the Executive Director has the following duties and responsibilities:
Catholic Identity
• Ensures that all Lumen Christi Academies embrace a Catholic Identity that is rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation.
• School Vitality and Academic Excellence
Provides oversight and leadership for all aspects of the network’s instructional program, including academic standards, instructional quality, school culture, use of data/technology, professional development, and talent management.
• Oversees and ensures effective enrollment, retention, and recruitment strategies for all LCA schools.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of each principal.
Advancement
• Responsible for securing a minimum of $1.5–$2M in annual funds and committed to increasing annual fundraising as needed.
• Oversees the implementation of all major fundraising strategies, including grant submissions, annual appeals, major gift solicitation, and event revenue.
• Nurtures relationships with existing donors and identify prospective donors.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors to promote LCA with potential benefactors and donors.
• Effectively communicates LCA’s vision and objectives as well as progress in achieving the vision and objectives to a wide variety of constituents within Catholic education and the greater community.
Fiscal Management
• Oversees LCA’s annual operating budget and financial reporting.
• Ensures maximum resource utilization and LCA’s positive financial position.
• Oversees each school’s budget, fiscal health, and enrollment reports.
Human Resources and Personnel
• Through regular meetings and annual performance evaluations, supervises LCA’s staff which currently consists of, but is not limited to, the following positions:
- Operational Vitality Coordinator: Supports each school with accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of the fiscal data being collected, budget preparation, enrollment management, HR, marketing implementation, and tuition collection.
- Director of Academic Excellence: Executes the vision and strategic direction for LCA’s curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement initiatives.
• Supervises each LCA principal and conducts their annual performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with Principals on hiring staff when appropriate and assesses recruitment efforts to ensure classrooms and schools are led by talented and dedicated educators.
Community and Professional Partnerships
• Fosters a collaborative relationship with the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Oakland.
• Develops relationships with other existing Catholic school networks to strengthen LCA’s understanding of best practices and effective school governance models.
• Develops relationships with community-based organizations that can offer support to LCA schools and their local communities.
DESIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• A practicing Catholic with an understanding and commitment to Catholic education, especially schools which serve under resourced communities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a non-profit executive director, Catholic educational leader, development director, or senior manager.
• Understands the laws governing charitable organizations and their boards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors and within the Diocese of Oakland’s central services administration, particularly the Office of the Bishop and the Department of Catholic Schools.
• Relational leader with the ability to interface and engage diverse donor groups and school communities.
• Knowledge of successful fundraising strategies and substantial record of successful fundraising from public and private sources.
• Talent for hiring and building teams with the ability to direct and support teammates who have varied responsibilities and expertise.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and take the initiative to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision, time, and resources.
• Strong ability to plan strategically and then execute these plans with attention to detail.
• Exemplary communication skills including public speaking and writing, and an ability to network with community partners, business executives, foundation officials, donors, and the media.
• Possess the utmost personal and professional integrity.
• An advanced degree with an emphasis in education, organizational management, entrepreneurship, or administration is strongly desired.
COMPENSATION: Annual salary range: $165,000-$200,000.
Final salary offered will be based on job qualifications and commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS: Full diocesan benefits will be provided including health, dental/vision, sick and vacation accruals, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, as well as retirement contribution of 8% of salary into the Lay Employee Retirement Plan.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT:
Andrew Currier
[email protected]
(510) 628-2166 x266
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity to lead and grow an existing network of 5 Catholic elementary schools using an innovative model of governance and management employed in various dioceses/archdioceses throughout the country.
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the corporation, reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is ultimately responsible for setting and leading the strategic direction, oversight of the organizational budget; management of personnel; executing a development and advancement strategy, oversight of LCA’s educational outcomes, and ongoing board development. The Executive Director must also champion a professional environment; focused on cultivating a strong leadership team and a committed staff/volunteer network.
Over the next three to five years, the Executive Director, in consultation with the Diocese of Oakland and the LCA Board of Directors, is also expected to grow the network by adding elementary schools where there is alignment with LCA’s mission and governance model.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As CEO, the Executive Director will be responsible for building and leading a small team of high performing professionals dedicated to the mission and aspirations of LCA. In addition, the Executive Director has the following duties and responsibilities:
Catholic Identity
• Ensures that all Lumen Christi Academies embrace a Catholic Identity that is rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation.
• School Vitality and Academic Excellence
Provides oversight and leadership for all aspects of the network’s instructional program, including academic standards, instructional quality, school culture, use of data/technology, professional development, and talent management.
• Oversees and ensures effective enrollment, retention, and recruitment strategies for all LCA schools.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of each principal.
Advancement
• Responsible for securing a minimum of $1.5–$2M in annual funds and committed to increasing annual fundraising as needed.
• Oversees the implementation of all major fundraising strategies, including grant submissions, annual appeals, major gift solicitation, and event revenue.
• Nurtures relationships with existing donors and identify prospective donors.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors to promote LCA with potential benefactors and donors.
• Effectively communicates LCA’s vision and objectives as well as progress in achieving the vision and objectives to a wide variety of constituents within Catholic education and the greater community.
Fiscal Management
• Oversees LCA’s annual operating budget and financial reporting.
• Ensures maximum resource utilization and LCA’s positive financial position.
• Oversees each school’s budget, fiscal health, and enrollment reports.
Human Resources and Personnel
• Through regular meetings and annual performance evaluations, supervises LCA’s staff which currently consists of, but is not limited to, the following positions:
- Operational Vitality Coordinator: Supports each school with accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of the fiscal data being collected, budget preparation, enrollment management, HR, marketing implementation, and tuition collection.
- Director of Academic Excellence: Executes the vision and strategic direction for LCA’s curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement initiatives.
• Supervises each LCA principal and conducts their annual performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with Principals on hiring staff when appropriate and assesses recruitment efforts to ensure classrooms and schools are led by talented and dedicated educators.
Community and Professional Partnerships
• Fosters a collaborative relationship with the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Oakland.
• Develops relationships with other existing Catholic school networks to strengthen LCA’s understanding of best practices and effective school governance models.
• Develops relationships with community-based organizations that can offer support to LCA schools and their local communities.
DESIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• A practicing Catholic with an understanding and commitment to Catholic education, especially schools which serve under resourced communities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a non-profit executive director, Catholic educational leader, development director, or senior manager.
• Understands the laws governing charitable organizations and their boards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors and within the Diocese of Oakland’s central services administration, particularly the Office of the Bishop and the Department of Catholic Schools.
• Relational leader with the ability to interface and engage diverse donor groups and school communities.
• Knowledge of successful fundraising strategies and substantial record of successful fundraising from public and private sources.
• Talent for hiring and building teams with the ability to direct and support teammates who have varied responsibilities and expertise.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and take the initiative to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision, time, and resources.
• Strong ability to plan strategically and then execute these plans with attention to detail.
• Exemplary communication skills including public speaking and writing, and an ability to network with community partners, business executives, foundation officials, donors, and the media.
• Possess the utmost personal and professional integrity.
• An advanced degree with an emphasis in education, organizational management, entrepreneurship, or administration is strongly desired.
COMPENSATION: Annual salary range: $165,000-$200,000.
Final salary offered will be based on job qualifications and commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS: Full diocesan benefits will be provided including health, dental/vision, sick and vacation accruals, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, as well as retirement contribution of 8% of salary into the Lay Employee Retirement Plan.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT:
Andrew Currier
[email protected]
(510) 628-2166 x266