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President Search Information
After filtering thru respondents to our job ads and a vast network of contacts, the committee already has at least 5 viable candidates.
The committee is beginning the second round of interviews for 4 candidates with others to follow. Candidates are very solid and impressive
- Experienced Principals looking to move up
- Individuals looking to relocate back home to Chicago
- School Presidents who see St. Francis as a move forward or a positive opportunity
- Individuals from non-school jobs with extensive fund raising and educational backgrounds
The Board sets the strategic direction of the School. The President manages the strategic plan, development and oversees the operation of the school. The school is actually run and managed by the Principal. So even though we are in transition with our President, we have continuity in the school operation.
Presidential Search Committee Update
Handbook Rules for Presidential Search
President, St. Francis High School
The Board of Directors has initiated a search to replace President, Sister Sheila Megley, RSM who resigned to accept a significant leadership role with her Order the Sisters of Mercy.
The Position:
St. Francis High School seeks a President who will act as the chief executive officer of the school corporation. The President reports to the Board of Directors and has the ultimate authority within the school, as well as the ability to delegate authority and responsibility to other chief administrators of the school.
In the President/Principal administrative model in effect at St. Francis, the President, in consultation with the Board of Directors, hires, evaluates and issues the Principal’s contract. The Principal is responsible for the quality of the curriculum and co-curriculum operations of the school. In addition, the Director of Operations and Director of Development report to the President.
The President promotes the mission, vision and philosophy of St. Francis High School and serves as both the spiritual and long-range planning leader. Overall, he/she will manage the administrative, fundraising, business and financial functions and be the direct liaison with the Board. Other important interactions include alumni and friend development, marketing initiatives, the budget process, community relations and oversight of the school plant and facilities.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and communication skills and will be a collaborator and motivator among the school’s stakeholders. As stated in the duties and responsibilities, the individual must have demonstrated skills in institutional development, financial management, and overall vision and leadership, as well as be a liaison with the many publics that interact with the school. He/She must be a charismatic leader who has a strong personal value system, particularly in relationship to the Catholic faith. He/She must possess a passion for working in the secondary schools and completely understand and have the ability to execute the mission and vision of the school. Obviously, he/she must be a good listener and strategic thinker who can look at the position from a continued improvement standpoint. Strong interpersonal skills, as well as integrity and honesty are extremely critical to this position. The successful candidate must possess outstanding educational credentials and have a proven track record of collaborative leadership experience at a similar institution.
For more information or to submit a C.V., please contact :
Richard D. Sbarbaro or William J. Yacullo
Lauer, Sbarbaro Associates/EMA Partners International
2 Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 100
Westchester , IL 60154
Phone: 708-531-0100
Fax: 708-947-9075
Sbarbs@aol.com