Executive Director

About Austin Catholic High School (ACHS)

The Executive Director at Austin Catholic High School is expected to embody Augustinian values and become an integral part of the overall school community. This leadership role fosters the traditions relationships and practices that create a conducive and inspiring climate and culture. Working closely with the Principal the Executive Director shares responsibility for the operation of the school through effective delegation to the administrative team faculty and staff.

The Executive Director is also responsible for community relations networking and maintaining and growing the constituencies that support the school including parents faculty staff alumni neighbors community partners the Archdiocese of Detroit the Midwest Augustinian community government agencies and educational organizations at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid (1015%)

• Support institutional growth through strategic enrollment and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee admissions recruitment and financial aid strategies.
• Manage the schools external communications branding events and digital presence.

2. Advancement and Fundraising (4050%)

• Serve as chief fundraiser and external ambassador ensuring financial vitality through donor engagement and resource development.
• Lead fundraising strategy and execution with the Advancement team including annual fund capital campaigns planned giving and major events.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with donors alumni and the local business community.
• Oversee alumni engagement networking and communications.
• Coordinate verbal and digital communications with Advancement.
• Expand donor and alumni databases.
• Support and collaborate with the Principal in supervising volunteer fundraising efforts of individuals parent advisory groups and committees.

3. Board of Directors Relations (1520%)

• Ensure effective collaboration with the Board of Directors supporting governance functions as sole employee and chief strategic officer.
• Manage the school financially structurally culturally and spiritually in accordance with Board policy.
• Coordinate Board and Executive Committee meetings planning agendas and maintain all records.
• Prepare and present strategic initiatives budgets and reports for Board approval.
• Participate in all Board subcommittees.

4. Business Finance & School Operations (1520%)

• Oversee development and management of the schools annual operating budget including income expenses and cash flow.
• Maintain proper financial records and coordinate annual audits.
• Supervise human resource matters in collaboration with the Principal (contracts compensation benefits retention policies etc.).
• Oversee facilities maintenance cleaning and capital improvements including major repairs and purchases.

5. Curriculum and Instruction (less than 5%)

• Maintain high-level oversight and coordination of educational direction in partnership with the Principal.
• Coordinate hiring and evaluation of administrative staff.
• Oversee contractual matters and faculty-related decisions.
• Ensure alignment of facilities and technology with instructional needs.
• Maintain a safe and effective physical learning environment.

6. Mission and Catholic Identity (510%)

• Serve as the spiritual and cultural leader of the school ensuring Catholic identity is embraced in all aspects of school life.
• Ensure the mission and values of Catholic education and the Augustinian tradition are visibly lived out.
• Build and nurture a culture of faith formation service and community.
• Act as a spiritual leader and public witness of the schools values in the broader community.

Qualities and Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing committed to the mission of Catholic education and Augustinian values.
• Demonstrated leadership in finance fundraising advancement and institutional growth.
• Executive-level experience in education nonprofit or related sectors with proven success in strategic planning enrollment management alumni engagement and facilities oversight.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to engage effectively with educators donors community leaders and partners.
• Skilled communicator with understanding of Catholic education dynamics and passion for advancing ACHSs mission.

Education & Experience

• Masters degree required (school administration preferred).
• Experience in education particularly at the 912 level; superintendents certificate preferred.
• Software knowledge is a plus.
• Previous experience may include education nonprofit management corporate or public sector or entrepreneurial roles.
• Must demonstrate knowledge vision innovative thinking and leadership skills to ensure ACHSs continued growth success and sustainability.

Application Process

To apply please submit the following four (4) documents via online application email or USPS:

1. Cover letter aligning your experiences and skills with the schools current needs as you understand them.
2. Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
3. Resume with chronological dates employers and immediate supervisor.
4. References (4) including name physical address phone number and email address. No references will be contacted without your knowledge.

Submit applications electronically or by mail to: