President

About Oak Grove Lutheran School

Oak Grove Lutheran School is a private Christian school serving students in preschool through grade 12 across two campuses. Oak Grove provides a fully accredited academic program with a focus on academics faith and service. Founded in 1906 Oak Grove continues to grow thrive and live our core Mission and Vision.

Guided by the mission of nurturing students for academic achievement lifelong Christian commitment and loving service throughout the world Oak Grove Lutheran School strives to foster an environment that inspires students to impact Gods world through the six Shared Values: Relationships Community Character Courage and Curiosity Faith and Reason Service and Leadership. Oak Grove provides a fully accredited academic program and maintains high academic standards. Smaller class sizes offer students an educational experience in which they can thrive and receive the attention they deserve. Across the north and south campuses Oak Grove proudly employs 86 faculty and staff to serve the faith-based academic needs of 737 students with the capacity to serve 866 kids K-12. Oak Groves intent is to remain focused on small class sizes with opportunities for all students to participate in extra-curricular activities.

With that growth in mind the Board of Regents is seeking their next President to lead a collaborative and cohesive administration that ignites a passion for lifelong learning and faithful service.

About the Opportunity

The President role exists to lead and inspire staff students families donors and other partners to fuel the mission of expressing Gods love by nurturing students for academic achievement lifelong Christian commitment and loving service throughout the world.

Together with a dedicated staff strong Board of Regents and invested faith-based community the selected candidate will be well-positioned to make a significant mission impact. This is an ideal position for a highly relational strategic and mission-driven leader with a track record of achievement and results with the passionate heart of a follower of Christ.

Building upon this strong foundation initiatives that will be a top priority for the President include but are not limited to: collaborating to create an actionable roadmap for progress enhancing strategic alignment; nurturing a strong culture for students faculty and families; and building on the success of the Acorns to Oaks capital campaign.

Key Accountabilities

Vision Strategy and Execution

Co-create and ensure the execution of a clear actionable strategy to achieve Oak Groves mission and drive measurable progress toward achieving its long-term vision.

Build and Lead the Executive Team

Build and retain a cohesive high-performing leadership team through proactive coaching strategic alignment and professional development.

Financial Performance

Partner with the CFO and Finance Committee to provide robust financial oversight internal controls and transparent reporting ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Mission Ambassador

Expand brand awareness and deepen constituent engagement through proactive outreach strategic public speaking and visible leadership within the Grover community.

Culture

Foster a diverse inclusive and high-trust environment that promotes personal professional and spiritual growth for all stakeholders. Cultivate a collaborative culture rooted in the organizations mission and shared values.

Board Relations and Corporate Governance

Support the Board of Regents in recruiting and engaging a diverse effective membership. Leverage individual strengths and provide the transparency and tools necessary for proactive informed governance.

Academic Achievement

Provide leadership and accountability for academic achievement by optimizing structures systems and oversight. Ensure a rigorous learning environment that fosters student success through a faith-filled and service-driven lens.

Institutional Advancement & Strategic Philanthropy

Serve as the primary architect and lead champion of the institutions philanthropic vision inspiring transformative investment cultivating high-level donor ecosystems and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the mission through strategic relationship management.

Experience Background & Attributes

The Board of Regents sees the ideal candidate matching as many of these aspects as possible:

• Passion for and commitment to Oak Grove Lutheran Schools mission
• Executive or management experience at a respected nonprofit or public institution. (While previous President/CEO experience is highly desirable individuals with a strong record of performance are encouraged to apply.)
• Demonstrated results in major gift cultivation and solicitation and working knowledge of fundraising principles as they impact an organization
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills including a proven track record in leading and growing organizations
• Has worked closely and positively with governing/fundraising boards and effectively developed and strengthened those boards
• Is a consensus builder team builder and a coach for staff and volunteers
• Attracts and retains top talent builds strong and enduring relationships
• Strong business and budget management skills
• Strategic thinker who can also plan and execute short-term objectives in pursuit of a long-term vision and create action plans that yield results
• Has personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization; is a passionate and convincing champion for the mission; and is involved and respected in their community
• Committed to championing diversity equity and inclusion fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming
• In congruence with and in the spirit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America professes to be a follower of Christ and is active in their faith
• Bachelors degree required with an advanced degree preferred