Executive Director

The Executive Director at Austin Catholic High School is expected to embody Augustinian values and become an integral part of the overall school community. This leadership role fosters the traditions, relationships, and practices that create a conducive and inspiring climate and culture. Working closely with the Principal, the Executive Director shares responsibility for the operation of the school through effective delegation to the administrative team, faculty, and staff.

The Executive Director is also responsible for community relations, networking, and maintaining and growing the constituencies that support the school, including parents, faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors, community partners, the Archdiocese of Detroit, the Midwest Augustinian community, government agencies, and educational organizations at all levels.

• Support institutional growth through strategic enrollment and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee admissions, recruitment, and financial aid strategies.
• Manage the school’s external communications, branding, events, and digital presence.

• Serve as chief fundraiser and external ambassador, ensuring financial vitality through donor engagement and resource development.
• Lead fundraising strategy and execution with the Advancement team, including annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, and major events.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, and the local business community.
• Oversee alumni engagement, networking, and communications.
• Coordinate verbal and digital communications with Advancement.
• Expand donor and alumni databases.
• Support and collaborate with the Principal in supervising volunteer fundraising efforts of individuals, parent advisory groups, and committees.

• Ensure effective collaboration with the Board of Directors, supporting governance functions as sole employee and chief strategic officer.
• Manage the school financially, structurally, culturally, and spiritually in accordance with Board policy.
• Coordinate Board and Executive Committee meetings, planning, agendas, and maintain all records.
• Prepare and present strategic initiatives, budgets, and reports for Board approval.
• Participate in all Board subcommittees.

• Oversee development and management of the school’s annual operating budget, including income, expenses, and cash flow.
• Maintain proper financial records and coordinate annual audits.
• Supervise human resource matters in collaboration with the Principal (contracts, compensation, benefits, retention, policies, etc.).
• Oversee facilities maintenance, cleaning, and capital improvements, including major repairs and purchases.

• Maintain high-level oversight and coordination of educational direction in partnership with the Principal.
• Coordinate hiring and evaluation of administrative staff.
• Oversee contractual matters and faculty-related decisions.
• Ensure alignment of facilities and technology with instructional needs.
• Maintain a safe and effective physical learning environment.

• Serve as the spiritual and cultural leader of the school, ensuring Catholic identity is embraced in all aspects of school life.
• Ensure the mission and values of Catholic education and the Augustinian tradition are visibly lived out.
• Build and nurture a culture of faith, formation, service, and community.
• Act as a spiritual leader and public witness of the school’s values in the broader community.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the mission of Catholic education and Augustinian values.
• Demonstrated leadership in finance, fundraising, advancement, and institutional growth.
• Executive-level experience in education, nonprofit, or related sectors with proven success in strategic planning, enrollment management, alumni engagement, and facilities oversight.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to engage effectively with educators,…