President

Job Description

Lafayette Catholic School System
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Lafayette, Indiana

Position: President

The Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS) is accepting applications for the position of President of The Lafayette Catholic School System, located in Lafayette, IN, is part of the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and serves approximately 1000 students in five schools: one preschool, three elementary schools and one junior-senior high school. The LCSS is accredited by Lumen in conjunction with The Catholic University of America and the state of Indiana. The schools are blessed with exceptional teaching and administrative staffs and a dedicated group of parents, community members and alumni.

The President is the chief executive of the operational vitality for the system, including development/advancement, marketing/enrollment, finances, and capital projects, while overseeing all aspect of school life. The president leads and articulates the school's mission and vision, creates and implements strategic plans, and builds and nurtures relationships. Applicants must foster a strong Catholic identity, value diversity, and possess effective leadership and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics in good standing with the Church who have demonstrated their commitment to servant leadership. He or she reports to and is evaluated by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the diocese in collaboration with the School Governance Board. Preferred candidates will have a master's degree and/or equivalent work experience and a track record of building community and serving others. Experience with K-12 education is preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by March 27: applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Essential Duties:
1. Monitors the expression of Catholic identity in all facets of school life.
2. Cultivates a relationship with pastors; works with the Office of Catholic Schools in supporting the vision of the bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.
3. Oversees school personnel and budgets, educational and development programs, enrollment management, business affairs, and facilities.
4. Articulates the mission of the school system to alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
5. Acts as a liaison between the School Governance Board and the school employees.
6. Hires, supervises, and evaluates principals; oversees faculty and staff.
7. Develops and updates the strategic plan for the future of the school system, including short- term and long-term goals and objectives.
8. Presents policy issues and recommendations and submits an annual operating budget and personal annual performance objectives to the Board of Directors.
9. Supervises the fiscal operations of the school and oversees the collection of tuition and the school policy regarding the administration of financial aid.
10. Plans, implements, and supervises the school's fiscal development programs, including endowment and capital funding, to support the sustained growth of system resources.
11. Reports to, partners with and is evaluated by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in collaboration with the School Governance Board.

To apply: Please send 1) current resume, 2) letter of interest, 3) three letters of recommendation or contact information for three professional references, and
4) responses to the questions below to:

Jeanne Lausten, Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
jlausten@dol-in.org

• What do you feel are the most important gifts you have to offer in this position?
• How do you feel your professional experiences will help build the Mission of Catholic Schools?
• Describe a situation in which you were deeply involved that resulted in institutional change and growth.

About the Employer

The Lafayette Catholic School System, centered on Jesus Christ, educates the whole person in a culture that is:
• sustained by Gospel witness and service;
• imbued with a Catholic worldview;
• supported by a community of faith;
• distinguished by academic excellence; and
• committed to student success.