President - Xaverian; Grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, NY

Contact Patrick Slattery at pjslattery for the full position profile.

Xaverian seeks a visionary Catholic leader to build on the strong legacy of our retiring President, whose 17 years of steady and transformative leadership have further shaped the institution’s success. The successful candidate will serve as Chief Executive Officer, advancing the school’s mission of academic excellence and forming servant leaders grounded in the faith, tradition, and charism of the Xaverian Brothers.

This leader will oversee the institution’s strategic direction, financial sustainability, and mission centered culture while fostering a diverse and innovative learning environment.

Major priorities and responsibilities for the next President include, but are not limited to:

Serve as the primary steward and visible spiritual leader of the school’s Catholic and Xaverian identity by understanding, embodying, and actively animating the mission, charism, and values of the Xaverian Brothers. Preserve and enhance the unique culture of Xaverian.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of and respect for the President-Principal model including empowerment of the Principal to lead the academic program and oversee the day-to-day educational life of the school. Cultivate a strong, collaborative partnership with the Board of Trustees grounded in a deep appreciation for the Board’s fiduciary, strategic, and mission-driven responsibilities, ensuring transparent communication, shared leadership, and effective institutional governance.

Collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees to develop, communicate, and implement a mission-driven strategic vision that advances the long-term sustainability and growth of the school. Lead institutional planning efforts that build upon the school’s recent momentum and success while aligning all strategic priorities with the Catholic and Xaverian mission, enrollment growth, financial strength, academic innovation, facilities development, and the evolving needs of students and families.

Provide visionary and effective executive leadership for key school operations, including finance, human resources, facilities, risk management, technology, and institutional policies. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and stewardship by ensuring the responsible management of the school’s resources, supporting and developing faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, demonstrating knowledge of best practices of school administration and school safety protocols and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and mission-aligned environment for students and families.

In collaboration with advancement, admissions, and communications leadership, serve as the school’s chief ambassador by advancing strategic fundraising, donor cultivation, enrollment growth, and community engagement efforts that strengthen the school’s mission, visibility, and long-term sustainability. Manage external community affairs (e.g., the Diocese, state/city government agencies).

Working closely with the Principal, ensure high-quality curriculum, particularly in the evolving environment of artificial intelligence, supporting both middle and high school programs.

The new President will be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who is faithful to the traditions and teachings of the Church and committed to the mission of a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. The President will demonstrate integrity beyond reproach and maintain a visible, engaged presence within the school community, exhibiting genuine care for all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be welcoming, trustworthy, compassionate, and empathetic while strongly supporting the school’s inclusive mission.

The President will possess dynamic and faith-filled leadership suited to a diverse community, a deep commitment to Catholic education and spiritual formation, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

In addition, it is preferred that candidates possess the following: