Superintendent of Catholic Schools-San Francisco Archdiocese

Job Description

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is seeking its next Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Canonically established by Pope Pius IX on July 29, 1853, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has provided Catholic education in the Bay Area for 170 years. Today it serves some 500,000 Catholics in 88 parishes across San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.

The Archdiocese's Catholic schools include 56 elementary schools, 21 preschool programs and 15 high schools, four of which are Archdiocesan. Nearly 16,000 students attend archdiocesan and independent Catholic schools, served by 2,900 professional staff members.

The ideal candidate will be a faithful, practicing Catholic and missionary disciple who will lead the renewal of faithful, integral Catholic formation and education, animated by the Church's mission to make disciples of all nations. The Superintendent is appointed by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and serves at his discretion as his liaison to the Catholic schools. The role sits on the Archbishop's Cabinet, reports to the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, and leads the Department of Catholic Schools. Working alongside principals and pastors, the next Superintendent will set a long-term strategic vision built on the four pillars of Catholic schools: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Leadership and Governance, and Operational Vitality. The Superintendent will articulate the value of Catholic education, address affordability and changing demographics, and recruit and form mission-aligned school leaders and teachers. Candidates should be joyful, collaborative leaders and persuasive communicators, with experience in strategic planning, budget and fiscal management, and Catholic educational or organizational leadership.

Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1, 2027, or sooner.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional information and application procedures can be found in the detailed search prospectus at https://partnersinmission.com/sanfranciscosuperintendent

To apply, please submit the following materials in a single PDF attachment. Name the file using the following template: LAST NAME, SAN FRAN, SUPER
- Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the archdiocese's current needs as you understand them
- Current resume with all appropriate dates included
- Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy
- List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (no references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval)

All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect.

About the Employer

Partners in Mission Leadership Search is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on advancing excellence in Catholic leadership, advancement, and mission. As partners to our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the vital role Catholic institutions play in the life of the Church and remain committed to ensuring their strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by dioceses, religious communities, schools, apostolates, boards, and other Catholic organizations, our team of dedicated search consultants has identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a wide range of executive and leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.