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President of STM

JobID: 537

Position Type:
  Administration/President


Date Posted:
  3/12/2025


Location:
  The High School of St. Thomas More (Champaign)


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


  
Job Title: President
Location: The High School of Saint Thomas More – Champaign, IL
Reports to: Bishop, Superintendent of Schools
Job Type: Full-time
 
The High School of Saint Thomas More is seeking a President to serve as the strategic and spiritual leader of the school, ensuring its mission remains rooted in Catholic values while fostering excellence in academics, operations, and community engagement. This role is instrumental in guiding the school’s vision, strengthening relationships within the Diocese, and driving long-term growth and sustainability.
 
What You Will Do
 
• Mission & Leadership: Champion the school’s Catholic identity, articulating its vision to the community and fostering a culture of faith and excellence.
• Strategic Oversight: Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic planning, institutional advancement, and financial sustainability initiatives.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the official spokesperson of the school, building strong relationships with alumni, benefactors, and the broader Champaign-Urbana community.
• Operational & Financial Management: Oversee financial operations, tuition structures, personnel decisions, and compliance with Diocesan, state, and federal regulations.
• Executive Supervision: Provide leadership to the Principal and administrative team, ensuring effective school operations and personnel management.
 
What You Need
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in education, non-profit, or faith-based institutions.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, make strategic decisions, and drive institutional growth.
• Experience in budgeting, fundraising, and financial oversight.
• Strong understanding of Catholic doctrine and a personal commitment to faith-based leadership.
 
Top Candidates Will Also Have
• Experience working in Catholic education or ministry leadership.
• Background in institutional advancement, alumni relations, or fundraising.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clergy, educators, parents, and community leaders.
 
What You Will Get
• Our goal at the High School of Saint Thomas More is for you to have a rewarding career.
• We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being, including:
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year, based on skills and experience.
    • The salary offered may vary depending on several individualized factors including, but not limited to, job level, market, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, training, and other department needs. Please note salary is only one component of the Total Rewards package. 
 
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
 
How to Apply
• Submit your application through https://www.applitrack.com/cdop/onlineapp/.
 
 





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