The President is the chief executive and administrative officer of the school and is ultimately responsible for the distinctly Catholic and independent character of the school’s philosophy and practice. The President’s role is vital in providing inspiration, developing a common vision, and in preserving unity within the educational community. As the leader of the school, the President has the responsibility, with the Board of Trustees, for planning and establishing policies, practices, and procedures that affect the school’s ability to carry out its mission of education and formation. The President’s leadership responsibility extends to the student body, faculty, and staff. The President is also the institutional spokesperson and will represent the school to internal and external community groups. The President supervises and directs the Management Team consisting of the Principal, the Director of Finance, HR, & Business Operations, the Director of Philanthropy, the Director of Marketing, and the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid.  The successful candidate will leverage the Management Team and the Board of Trustees to lead the school in development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of an exceptional program that supports and promotes the school’s mission and values, placing special emphasis on both the financial health and long-term viability, and the religious and spiritual orientation, of the school.  The President reports directly to the Board of Trustees, who will be responsible for reviewing the position’s performance annually.

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• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church; Strong preference for experience with Loretto Community and/or Jesuit education.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully overseeing major gift and event-oriented fundraising programs, organizational financial management, and strong business acumen:
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with 5+ years in a leadership capacity within the education field; Relevant adjacent non-profit experience will be considered.
• Proven experience articulating and communicating the core mission of a values-based organization; Strong preference for passion and experience working in multicultural urban education, human service, or social justice organizations.
• The ability or demonstrated performance in overseeing and directing a multifaceted operation, including fundraising, public relations, facility maintenance and enhancement, and supervision of senior personnel.
• A commitment to self-reflection, continuous improvement, and openness to regularly discern with the Board of Trustees.
• Strategic planning experience and execution capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• Conversational or fluent Spanish a strong plus. 

About Escuela de Guadalupe

Escuela de Guadalupe is a private, dual-language, Catholic school of excellence for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th. We serve a diverse community of families from around the Denver metro area, with the goal of accepting all students who are committed to an excellent education, no matter their family’s financial situation. We teach all classes in Spanish and English. Parents choose our school because of our quantifiable and remarkable outcomes, and for our culture of Responsibility, Respect, and Kindness.

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