President​/Head of School

MARYKNOLL SCHOOL

PRESIDENT/HEAD OF SCHOOL
Job Description

MARYKNOLL SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:

Rooted in the Catholic faith, Maryknoll School is a nurturing and welcoming community that values academic innovation and excellence, lifelong learning, service to others, and the courage to imitate Jesus by word and example

ABOUT MARYKNOLL SCHOOL

Maryknoll School is a Catholic educational ministry of Sacred Heart Church in the Diocese of Honolulu. For nearly a century, Maryknoll has been dedicated to forming young men and women who know Jesus Christ, pursue academic excellence, embrace lives of service, and become leaders who positively transform the world.

Inspired by the Gospel and the rich tradition of Catholic education, Maryknoll School is committed to educating the whole person—spiritually, intellectually, morally, socially, and physically. The school provides a learning environment where faith and reason work together, where every student is encouraged to discover his or her God-given gifts, and where academic excellence is rooted in the dignity of every human person.

As a ministry of Sacred Heart Church, Maryknoll School shares in the Church's mission of evangelization. The parish and school are not separate institutions but one Catholic community united in the mission of proclaiming the Gospel, forming disciples, strengthening families, and serving others. Collaboration between the parish and school is fundamental to fulfilling this mission and reflects the Church's understanding that Catholic education is an essential ministry of the parish.

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

Maryknoll School seeks a President/Head of School who embraces servant leadership rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The President/Head of School recognizes that the school's greatest strength is found in its people and that the mission of Catholic education is accomplished through collaboration, mutual respect, shared responsibility, and faithful stewardship.

The President/Head of School cultivates a culture that values teamwork over silos, dialogue over isolation, and partnership over individual achievement. Working closely with the Pastor, Principal, Administrative Leadership Team, faculty, staff, School Board, parents, alumni, benefactors, parishioners, and the Diocese of Honolulu, the President brings people together in pursuit of one common mission.

Leadership at Maryknoll is collaborative, mission-driven, and grounded in prayer. The President models integrity, humility, accountability, transparency, and joy while fostering an environment where every member of the community is empowered to contribute to the flourishing of the school and the Church.

POSITION SUMMARY

The President/Head of School serves as the chief executive officer of Maryknoll School and is entrusted with leading the educational ministry of the Church through the mission of Maryknoll School.

Under the authority of the Pastor, the President provides visionary leadership for all aspects of the school's mission, including Catholic identity, strategic planning, institutional advancement, enrollment, financial stewardship, personnel leadership, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

Working in close partnership with the Principal, the President ensures that Maryknoll School remains a premier Catholic educational institution committed to academic excellence while faithfully carrying out the evangelizing mission of Sacred Heart Church.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The President/Head of School reports directly to the Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, who exercises canonical authority and final responsibility for Maryknoll School in accordance with Canon Law and the policies of the Diocese of Honolulu.

The School Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Pastor…