President

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School seeks a faith-filled visionary and dynamic President to lead the school into its next era. This is a rare opportunity to steward a historical school and contribute to a nationally recognized curriculum model that has transformed the landscape of Catholic education at a pivotal time of transition and renewal.

The Presidents primary responsibility is the achievement of their mission through execution of the schools strategic plan.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and missioned by the Provincial of the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus the President serves as Chief Executive Officer of the school. The President will be the spiritual and strategic leader responsible for advancing Cristo Rey Jesuits Catholic Jesuit identity ensuring academic and financial sustainability and strengthening the schools distinctive dual mission of rigorous education and corporate work experience.

The next President will be a practicing Catholic a culturally fluent leader with passion for and commitment to the Latino community and an inspiring ambassador who can engage corporate civic philanthropic and ecclesial partners with authenticity and credibility. The President will be an enthusiastic spokesperson for the school in English (and ideally Spanish) and will represent the school effectively to external constituencies and embrace a prominent civic presence. They will bring both fundraising prowess and a strong presence in the business community paired with empathy for and connection to faculty staff students and families.

In partnership with Cristo Rey leadership students staff and employer partners the President will guide the Corporate Work Study Program into its next chapter - honoring its strong legacy while adapting it to evolving workforce dynamics. Together this community has the opportunity to strengthen a defining pillar of student experience and expand its impact for years to come. At the same time the President will be charged with strengthening philanthropy and advancement efforts growing the endowment and building new revenue streams to secure the schools future.

Internally the President must foster trust transparency and morale among faculty and staff engaging them as partners in shaping the next

chapter. With Cristo Rey Jesuits unique identity as a bilingual Latino-centered Catholic community the President will be expected to lead with cultural fluency and authenticity connecting deeply with students families and the wider Pilsen community. Finally the President will shepherd the development of a new strategic plan guiding the school through a period of renewal and growth while remaining deeply grounded in its Jesuit mission and values. With Cristo Rey Jesuit poised to reimagine its Corporate Work Study Program and chart a new strategic plan the President will play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainability deepening community trust and shepherding the institution into a bold new chapter.

Essential Duties:

Faith & Mission

Serve as the spiritual leader of the school modeling Catholic faith Jesuit tradition and Ignatian spirituality across the community.
Foster a culture rooted in mission ensuring faith is integrated into academics corporate work study and community life.
Build and sustain strong relationships with the Jesuit Province Cristo Rey Network and Archdiocese of Chicago.

School Strategic Leadership & Impact

Provide overall vision for Cristo Rey Jesuits religious educational and financial health developing and implementing a bold strategic plan.
Act as a visible and trusted presence at school events building morale and inclusion among students faculty staff students and families.
Strengthen ties with alumni neighbors and community partners to expand Cristo Rey Jesuits reach and relevance.

Fostering Academic Excellence

Champion Cristo Rey Jesuits rigorous dual-language college-preparatory curriculum as a national model of Jesuit education.
Collaborate closely with the Principal to support academics student life and cocurricular programs.
Partner with faculty as respected collaborators empowering innovation and ensuring a holistic student experience that integrates academics faith and work study.

Corporate Work Study Program

Provide strategic oversight of the Corporate Work Study Program as a cornerstone of student experience and financial sustainability.
Engage directly with C-suite leaders to expand and diversify job partners adapting the program to workforce changes.
Partner with faculty and staff to ensure work study aligns with academic priorities and student well-being.

Fundraising & Financial Stewardship

Lead philanthropic growth cultivating major donors foundations and corporate partners to expand annual giving and endowment.
Ensure strong financial management in collaboration with the CFO and Board aligning budgets andresources with mission.
Serve as the chief external ambassador inspiring investment in Cristo Rey Jesuit throughcompelling communication of
impact.

Board Engagement & Governance

Partner with the Board Chair to guide governance report on the state of the school and engage members in strategic priorities.
Involve Board members in fundraising corporate partnerships and faith formation experiences to deepen their engagement.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Board and Jesuit Board of Members while engaging the leadership team in board committees.

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