High School President

Archbishop Curley

Archbishop Curley is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men that operates in the Franciscan tradition. Founded in 1961, the 33-acre campus is located in East Baltimore, with ready access to the entire metropolitan area. The student body of 545 comes from private and public middle schools in some 80 zip codes, making it one of the most diverse schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

The school’s mission is to “develop great men.”

Overview

The school is beginning a search for a new President, the Chief Executive Officer. The President will be the public face of the school and will act in liaison with the policy‑making School Board, the School Office and the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Conventual Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Angels Province, the Curley Alumni, and the larger community. The President will assure that the school remains faithful to the Catholic-Franciscan traditions while also looking toward future sustainability.

The President serves as the Archbishop Curley leader and ambassador with focused responsibilities on institutional advancement; and will embody, manifest, and advocate Catholic faith and spirituality while promoting a culture of community and belonging that promotes the social and emotional wellness of all students. The President will oversee the facilitation and coordination of spiritual, academic and community programs.

Essential Functions

Mission

• Provide faith‑based leadership to ensure the school is faithful to its Catholic‑Franciscan tradition and mission.

• Infuse Franciscan teachings throughout the day‑to‑day life at the school.

• Assist the Campus Minister in providing a spiritually enriching program of prayer, retreats and service that complements the classroom experience.

• Foster the spirit of the Curley “Brotherhood” and “Family” traditions and help to build the correlating support for the mission.

Executive Leadership

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the school.

• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to accomplish all duties and responsibilities outlined by the School Board to further and maintain the school’s Mission.

• Coordinate with the Chair, Committees and Members of the School Board to assist their deliberative work, and to guarantee that policies and decisions are implemented.

• Build, retain, develop and nurture a high‑performance leadership team.

• Foster a vibrant, inclusive, diverse and safe school culture.

• Empower direct reports to act, delegating appropriate responsibilities, coaching and monitoring outcomes, to ensure accountability, collaboration and success.

• Work as the liaison with the Archdiocese of Baltimore to ensure all requirements are satisfied.

Financial Health

• Oversee fiscal management of the school and assist the Finance Office in preparing and maintaining the annual budget.

• Project and prioritize the financial needs of the school with the Finance Office and the School Board.

• Ensure proper financial controls are in place and utilized.

• Enact financial metrics that identify potential emerging problems.

• Oversee fundraising, advancement, alumni relations, student recruitment, operations and marketing initiatives to ensure financial stability and growth.

• Develop and implement long‑term strategic plans in partnership with the School Board and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

• Assist the Advancement Office in developing and maintaining fundraising strategy, capital campaign and other activities in order to provide annual growth in levels of support for the school and the Endowment.

Operations

• Oversee the maintenance, improvement, safety and preservation of the school’s campus and buildings.

• Oversee, prioritize and schedule all improvements and capital projects at the school.

• Ensure the operation of the school and all employment matters, including recruitment, retention, dismissal of personnel, salaries and contracts, job assignments, and performance evaluations, are in compliance with Archdiocese of Baltimore and School Board policies, as well as applicable State and Federal laws.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors.

• Encourage innovation and…