Assistant Superintendent of Governance and Leadership

Assistant Superintendent of Governance and Leadership Diocese of Joliet

• 4.1 Crest Hill, IL Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $120,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Pension plan Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Performance dashboard reports School experience HR policy development Staff supervision Program design Program management Professional development facilitation in schools Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Team supervision School policy development Dashboard creation HR legal compliance Collaboration with board members Reporting and dashboarding tools Crisis management (risk management strategy) Leadership development Master's degree Change management School legal knowledge Legal policy drafting Principal Certification Cultural competency Education Instructional leadership in education HR compliance Incident response (Crisis management methodologies) Professional Educator License Leadership development programs Educational compliance and regulation understanding Emergency response procedures

Full Job Description Title:

Assistant Superintendent for

Governance and Leadership Agency:

Catholic Schools Office Reports To:

Superintendent of Catholic Schools Position:

Full-time, Exempt, Benefits

WORK SCHEDULE STATUS

Full-time, Exempt, Benefits

• The Blanchette Catholic Center's office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
• 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• CSO staff are expected to be available when Catholic schools are in session, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.
• 4:00 p.m.
• This position is a full-time, exempt, leadership position that requires travel throughout the diocese and some evening and weekend activity.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Superintendent for Governance and Leadership serves as a key member of the Catholic Schools Office (CSO) leadership team, working collaboratively to strengthen and sustain a vibrant, mission-driven school system. The Assistant Superintendent will have broad knowledge of and experience with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools (NSBECS), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements, and accreditation practices. The Assistant Superintendent has accountability for overseeing a designated group of 8 to 12 schools. This includes serving as the primary liaison between the CSO, the local school leaders, and the parish leadership.

The Assistant Superintendent will:

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Catholic Schools Office leadership to ensure NSBECS, ISBE, and accreditation requirements are being met at the schools for which they accountable;
• Coordinate resources, share best practices, and foster collaboration among their designated schools and among the CSO leadership;
• Serve as a trusted partner to principals, pastors, and school boards
• helping each school strengthen academic excellence, ensure financial sustainability, improve operational vitality, and deepen Catholic identity;
• Collaborate with the local principal, pastor, and the diocesan finance office to review the budget prepared for each of the designated schools;
• Analyze, with the support of other diocesan and local school and parish leaders, enrollment trends, academic performance data, and community demographics to inform decision-making;
• Support schools in developing and executing strategic plans, including marketing, fundraising, and community engagement activities;
• Meet with each of the designated schools at least 6-8 times per year;
• Provide annual written report card / assessment / evaluation to the Superintendent for each designated school in the areas of Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, enrollment, and operational effectiveness;
• Collaboratively support designated schools by working with local school and parish leaders and other diocesan offices (e.g., HR, Legal, Child & Youth Protection) to solve operational or other problems at the schools; and
• Represent schools in your portfolio at community events, Diocese of Joliet meetings, and stakeholder gatherings.
• Serve as the liaison for emergency operating procedures.

The Assistant Superintendent will provide each Pastor with an annual written evaluation of the principal of each designated school which has been approved by the Superintendent. This written evaluation will form part of the principal's annual review. The Assistant Superintendent for Governance and Leadership will lead a functional area of expertise aligned with the NSBECS . The Assistant Superintendent for Governance and Leadership provides leadership in ensuring that diocesan schools meet recognized standards of excellence through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) accreditation process. This position also monitors the Student Exchange Visitors Program (SEVIS), working with schools and the government to ensure compliance with international students. In addition, the Assistant Superintendent for Governance and Leadership serves as the primary liaison to diocesan leadership in matters of policies relating to governance. The Assistant Superintendent collaborates with the Catholic Schools Office leadership team to ensure that parish and school leadership is informed, prepared, and responsive to policies and protocols affecting Catholic education. In particular, the Assistant Superintendent for Governance and Leadership will:

• Serve as the Diocesan Commissioner and subject matter expert for the WCEA Accreditation process in compliance with WCEA Commissioner duties
• Lead and coordinate the WCEA accreditation processes for all diocesan schools, providing guidance and support to schools throughout the accreditation cycle
• Provide regular updates to the superintendent, pastor, and school leadership on WCEA implementation progress
• Serve as the liaison to ISBE to ensure State recognition for all schools
• Foster collaboration among pastor / parochial administrator and school leadership to ensure clarity of authority, accountability, and strategic direction.
• Work with diocesan communications to ensure effective communication across all stakeholders to include faculty, staff, families, parish, and community.
• Design and coordinate system-wide professional learning opportunities for principals and teachers related to governance.
• Provide consultation and support to schools in the areas of boards and governing entities.
• Provide consultation and support to assistant superintendents and school leaders on matters related to school governance and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
• Partner with human resources leader to ensure all school HR policies align with diocesan guidelines, civil law, and Catholic teaching.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree required in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration or Counseling Psychology Ed.

S., Doctorate (Ed.

D. or Ph.D.)

• preferred
• Valid Professional Educator License
• Type 75/Principal endorsement required
• State Superintendent licensure preferred
• State of Illinois Teacher and Principal Evaluation Credentials 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in the areas of curriculum, instruction, or other district/diocesan level experience 5-8 years of successful principal experience (preferably in a Catholic school) Experience working with governing boards Practicing Catholic in good standing Demonstrated success in: Drafting and implementing policies and protocols Change management Experience working with parish leadership Board development experience Crisis response interventions International student enrollment and policies Accreditation cycles and protocols Strategic use of data dashboards Creation and oversight of policies related to preserving Catholic identity in schools Working knowledge of state laws and educational laws Oversight of principal pipelines Oversight of leadership formation programs Knowledge and experience with all accreditation cycles and processes Knowledge and experience with international student policies and protocols Crisis Management Diocesan-level collaboration Experience building and working with advisory boards Parish and school board relations expertise Legal, policies and compliance fluency Deep understanding of pastor-principal dynamics Proven principal supervision experience Crisis leadership in mission-sensitive situations Culturally responsive leadership

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SALARY RANGE

Salary range is $85,000

• $120,000 annual, depending on experience and education.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Leave Days, and Paid Holidays based on holiday schedule approved for Blanchette Catholic Center.
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. This position requires travel throughout the Diocese of Joliet, which entails some evening and weekend activity. Flexibility of schedule and reliable transportation are required. To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume, education licensure credentials and three (3) professional references to . No phone calls, please. When sending your material, please reference the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Deadline for all applications is June 5, 2026.

Pay:

$85,000.00

• $120,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person