Head of School - Catholic High School

Head of School - Catholic High School Catholic Recruiter Associates Woodstock, IL Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $125,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Meeting minutes Community engagement Stakeholder engagement Alumni relations (outreach initiatives) Strategic management Master's degree in education Paylocity Student recruitment 5 years Strategic planning in education Overseeing academic fundraising Student information system Working with high schoolers Master's degree Databases Social media platforms Education Instructional leadership in education Mentoring Enrollment management Budget management in education Productivity software Practicing budget management in an educational setting Senior level Leadership Communication skills Marketing Donor and alumni database management Stakeholder relationship building Staff development Stakeholder management Full Job Description

MUST BE PRACTICING CATHOLIC!

! The next Head of School will lead Marian Central in advancing four interconnected priorities: Catholic Identity & Mission. Animate every facet of school life — liturgy, curriculum,athletics, and culture — with the joy of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church. Academic Excellence. Champion a college-preparatory program that is rigorous, faithintegrated, and personalized — sustaining Marian's legacy of placing 97%+ ofgraduates into higher education. Enrollment Growth. Lead a comprehensive, data-informed enrollment strategyspanning recruitment, retention, marketing, and feeder-school relationships across the deanery. Operational Vitality. Steward a healthy budget, build philanthropic momentum throughadvancement and alumni engagement, and ensure facilities and resources serve a growingstudent body. Deanery Director Schedule and facilitate regular deanery meetings; ensure timely submission of minutesto the Catholic Education Office. At the Superintendent's request, support deanery elementary schools on matters suchas conflict resolution, leadership mentoring, and pastoral concerns. Serve as a goodwill ambassador and liaison between the Diocese and deanery schools. The Ideal Candidate The Diocese of Rockford seeks a leader whose faith, intellect, and presence inspire trust on day one — someone equally at home discussing the liturgy, an enrollment funnel, and a budgetvariance. Qualifications Practicing Catholic in good standing, fully committed to the mission and teachings ofthe Catholic Church. Master's degree in education with ISBE Type 75 licensure (or comparable credentialtransferable to Illinois). Minimum of five years of leadership experience in Catholic education or a related field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven record of collaborationacross diverse stakeholder groups. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Paylocity, FACTS, SIS/LMS platforms,donor/fundraising databases, and modern digital communication and social media tools. Familiarity with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective CatholicElementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS, 2nd Ed.). Personal Attributes A visible, joyful Catholic witness who animates the school's spiritual life. A strategic thinker who pairs vision with disciplined execution. An energetic enrollment leader who relishes recruitment, retention, and brandbuilding. A relational, accessible leader — present at games, masses, performances, and parentevents. A transparent communicator who builds trust with the Education Commission,Diocese, faculty, and families. A dynamic and visionary leader, capable of articulating and advancing a bold, missionaligned future for the school. Demonstrates a growth mindset, fostering a culture of continuous improvement andinnovation. Engages authentically with the broader school community, building strongrelationships with families, parishes, alumni, and partners. Brings creativity and strategic thinking to enrollment and advancement efforts, drivingsustainable growth. Fully embodies and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Marian Central CatholicHigh School. Leads change with clarity, positivity, and purpose, guiding the school throughopportunities and challenges with confidence. Serves as a passionate Catholic educator, supporting and developing faculty and staffwith humility, care, and high expectations. Maintains a steadfast commitment to a student-centered approach, ensuring alldecisions prioritize student growth, formation, and success. •

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND INFO

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Pay:

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Application Question(s):

WHAT CATHOLIC PARISH ARE YOU REGISTERED AND ATTEND?

Ability to

Commute:

Woodstock, IL 60098 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Woodstock, IL 60098: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person