President, Management

Position Summary: Magnificat High School is a girls’ Catholic college-preparatory high school, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. The President, as the chief executive officer, is the institutional leader of the school community, responsible for implementing, modeling, and advancing the Mission and Values of the school. The President provides visionary and collaborative leadership and oversight of all dimensions of the school, including Catholic identity and Mission formation, academics, student life and formation, advancement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, enrollment and marketing, alumnae and family relations, and finance and facilities.

The President actively represents the school and ensures visibility of Magnificat High School in the community. In partnership with the Board, the President is responsible for strategic planning and securing financial support for the advancement of the Mission of the school.

Reports to: The Board of Directors and the Corporate Member, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.

Supervises: The President supports and supervises the collaborative work of the Leadership Team.

Classification: Exempt

• Mission:
  Oversees, with the leadership of the Senior Vice President of Mission & Strategic Initiatives, the implementation and integration of Magnificat’s Mission and Values and Catholic identity across all dimensions of school life, including the Mission and heritage of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Gospel Values, and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Board Relations and Management:
  Working closely with the Chairperson of the Board, the President facilitates the Board’s governance; supports and collaborates with all Board standing committees and task forces; plans Board meetings and communicates with Directors and committee members in order to ensure informed and engaged involvement.
• Strategic and Long-Range Initiatives:
  The President, with the Board, leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the school’s long-term and strategic plans.
• Academics:
  Working with the Dean of Faculty and Academics, the President ensures the implementation of a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and excellent academic instruction to support the holistic education needs and aspirations of students aligned with the Mission, our HM heritage, and Catholic identity. The President also provides direction and approval on all major academic initiatives.
• Advancement:
  Working with the Vice President of Advancement, the President ensures that financial goals are fulfilled through robust fundraising and advancement efforts. The President fosters community relations and donor involvement by serving as a visible advocate and champion of the school. A major responsibility of the President is fundraising for all dimensions of the Advancement program.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
  Working with the Vice President of DEIB, the President promotes the ongoing creation of a loving, equitable, and inclusive community that respects the racial, ethnic, religious, neuro, and socio-economic diversity of all students; and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as essential expressions of the school’s Catholic identity, Magnificat’s Mission and Values, and HM heritage.
• Enrollment and Marketing:
  The President serves as the primary spokesperson of the school. Working with the Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing, the President ensures that communications and marketing strategies advance the Mission and strategic goals, and that our school enrollment remains vibrant and reflective of the school’s Mission and Values and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Fiscal and Facilities:
  Working with the Vice President of Operations, the President manages and oversees the school’s finances and investments; ensures the fiscal integrity of the school in alignment with the Mission and strategic plan priorities; and supports the responsible and sustainable upkeep and evolution of the school facilities and campus.
• Student Life and Formation:
  Working with the Dean of Student Life and Formation, the President…