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St. Catherine-St. Lucy School (SCSL) is an Archdiocese of Chicago school and also a Big Shoulders Plus school, serving low-income, pre- and elementary school students and families principally from the Austin neighborhood. The student population is 100% African American, and 65% of our families qualify for free/reduced lunch. Through the combination of its rigorous educational model and nurturing environment, SCSL has transformed hundreds of lives and launched generations of St. Catherine-St. Lucy graduates on the path to success.

The St. Catherine-St. Lucy administration, faculty, and staff are well acquainted with the challenges these young people face and the social ills that too often become roadblocks to their success. Most students enter performing one to three years below grade level and typically have experienced significant trauma. Yet SCSL students matriculate to high performing college prep schools, with college admission and graduation a very realistic prospect.

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake county, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150 elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

Role of President

The President is the CEO and leader of St. Catherine-St. Lucy, responsible for the school’s long-term sustainability and faithfulness to its mission. The President is responsible for the strategic plan, the financial health of the school, managing the school building, and ensuring a strong academic program and college readiness program. The President promotes and communicates the mission and values of the school to the larger community.

The President will maintain a visible presence within and outside of the school community. The President is supported by a number of direct reports including the Director of Advancement, Business Manager, Director of Marketing and Enrollment, and the Principal. The Principal serves as the day-to-day leader of the academic program, student life, parent engagement, and general school culture and reports to the President.

• Finances/Human Resources: The President Manages General Operating Revenue and Expenses of the School. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Review monthly Profit & Loss statements with Business Manager.
• Produce a yearly budget.
• Review tuition collections and scholarship/financial aid requests.
• Ensure payroll and human resources functions are well managed.
• Manage cash flow and fiscal year projections.

Strategic and Long-Term Planning: President works with school team and Big Shoulders Fund to set the long term vison for the school. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Oversee plan and set goals and metrics to measure success.
• Track progress in goals across academics, marketing, facilities, finance and advancement.
• Support all employees in their work keeping a focus on priorities.

Advancement: President leads and supports all aspects of advancement working closely with the Director of Advancement, Advisory Board, Donors, Partners, and Big Shoulders Fund to raise needed funds for the school. Working with the Director of Advancement, duties include but are not limited to:

• Set funding goals in consultation with Director of Advancement and Advisory Board and Big Shoulders Fund.
• Work to expand the list of major donors.
• Brainstorm ideas for content/communications.
• Maintain relationships with major and longtime donors and partners.
• Coordinator and execute special donor events, such as the 100th anniversary, tours of the school, etc.
• Liaison to sharing parish committees and partners (such as OLPH Women’s Club, Big Shoulders, Sisters of the Resurrection, etc.).
• Work with Director of advancement on major events such as the Spring Benefit, ¡Creemos!
• Run Advisory Board meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with Big Shoulders Fund on events, scholarships, Plus Meetings, volunteer days, etc.

Enrollment & Marketing: President leads and supports all aspects of Enrollment and Marketing to ensure adequate enrollment to meet mission goals striving for optimal enrollment levels. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work directly with the recruitment office team to execute all phases of the recruitment and enrollment process
• Consult on content for communication, materials and website.
• Attend events as needed (weekend masses, Parent Organization meetings)
• Maintain a relationship with the Parish Pastor
• Facilities: President ensures the facilities are safe, warm, and suitable for the educational and academic needs of the school: responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Work with the Building Engineer to address building needs: anything from lights to boilers.
• Prioritize capital needs and raise funds through grants, etc.
• Work with vendors for larger projects.
• Negotiate with Parish for shared costs.
• Work with Administrative Team to improve student space/classrooms

Academics and Student Life: The President will work with the Principal to set high academic standards, measure success and improve programming as needed. Working together, the President and Principal set academic goals and create a data driven culture to ensure:

• All students learn to their fullest potential.
• Extracurriculars are provided.
• College Readiness Program is strong and successful.
• High standards are set for students.
• Faculty are provided the resources and professional development needed to be successful.