Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

The Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer provides leadership for institutional strategy, innovation, organizational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives that advance the mission and long-term vision of Central Catholic High School. Working closely with the President and members of the Leadership Team, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer leads the implementation of strategic priorities, identifies opportunities for growth and innovation, develops new programs and partnerships, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement throughout the school.

The Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer works cross‑functionally across academic, operational, advancement, enrollment, and administrative areas of the school to align strategic priorities, advance institutional goals, and support the successful implementation of major initiatives. Through research, strategic planning, partnership development, project leadership, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, the position helps ensure that Central Catholic remains responsive to the evolving needs of students, families, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

This position reports to the President.

• Leads the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Strategic Plan.
• Collaborates with the President and Leadership Team to establish strategic priorities and implementation timelines.
• Develops systems for measuring progress toward strategic goals and key performance indicators.
• Conducts institutional research and analysis to support long‑range planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes, and organizational performance.
• Monitors educational, demographic, workforce, and technology trends to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Leads innovation initiatives across academic, administrative, and student‑facing areas of the school.
• Researches and evaluates emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and their application within education and school operations.
• Recommends innovative practices and solutions that enhance teaching, learning, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develops and oversees pilot programs designed to test and evaluate new ideas, technologies, and approaches.
• Supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the school community.

• Identifies, develops, and evaluates new academic, co‑curricular, and institutional programs aligned with the school’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Leads the development and expansion of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) through strategic partnerships, program development, and innovative learning experiences.
• Collaborates with the Academic Dean and Dean of Teaching & Learning to ensure Expanded Learning Opportunities align with academic standards, learning outcomes, and graduation requirements.
• Explores opportunities for dual enrollment programs, internships, workforce development partnerships, independent learning experiences, and career‑connected learning opportunities.
• Leads special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the President.
• Coordinates and supports cross‑functional projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Evaluates the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of new initiatives and programs.

• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, businesses, community organizations, foundations, and industry leaders.
• Serves as the school’s lead administrator for partnerships that support innovation, Expanded Learning Opportunities, workforce readiness, student learning, and institutional advancement.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration that enhance student learning, enrollment growth, institutional advancement, and community engagement.
• Pursues grants and external funding opportunities that support innovation, strategic initiatives, and program development.
• Represents the school in external partnerships and collaborative initiatives.

• Collaborates with academic…