MARYKNOLL SCHOOLPRESIDENT/HEAD OF SCHOOL Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY The President/Head of School serves as the chief executive officer of Maryknoll School and is entrusted with leading the educational ministry of the Church through the mission of Maryknoll School.
Under the authority of the Pastor, the President provides visionary leadership for all aspects of the school's mission, including Catholic identity, strategic planning, institutional advancement, enrollment, financial stewardship, personnel leadership, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Working in close partnership with the Principal, the President ensures that Maryknoll School remains a premier Catholic educational institution committed to academic excellence while faithfully carrying out the evangelizing mission of Sacred Heart Church.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP The President/Head of School reports directly to the Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, who exercises canonical authority and final responsibility for Maryknoll School in accordance with Canon Law and the policies of the Diocese of Honolulu.
The School Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Pastor and the President/Head of School by providing strategic counsel, expertise, and recommendations in support of the mission and long-term success of Maryknoll School.
The Principal serves as the chief academic officer of the school and reports directly to the President. The President supports, supervises, and evaluates the Principal while ensuring the school achieves excellence in academics, student formation, and educational outcomes.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Catholic Mission and Identity
The President serves as the chief steward of Maryknoll School's Catholic mission.
Responsibilities include:
- Advancing the mission of Catholic education in partnership with the Pastor.
- Ensuring that Catholic identity permeates every aspect of school life.
- Supporting the spiritual formation of students, faculty, staff, and families.
- Promoting prayer, sacramental life, service, and missionary discipleship.
- Serving as a visible witness to the teachings and values of the Catholic Church.
- Ensuring institutional decisions remain faithful to Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Executive Leadership
The President provides visionary and strategic leadership for the overall direction and future of the institution.
Responsibilities include:
- Articulating and advancing a compelling vision for the future of Maryknoll School, rooted in its Catholic mission.
- Developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan.
- Leading responsible institutional growth and fostering a culture of innovation and openness to new ideas.
- Identifying and evaluating new programs, partnerships, and educational models that respond to the evolving needs of students, families, the Church, and the broader community.
- Establishing measurable goals and institutional priorities.
- Promoting operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
- Building a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and collaboration.
- Leading organizational change with transparency, discernment, and collaboration.
- Academic Excellence
Working through the Principal, the President:
- Ensures the delivery of an outstanding Catholic educational experience.
- Supports innovation in teaching and learning.
- Promotes student success and holistic formation.
- Encourages faculty excellence and professional development.
- Holds the Principal accountable for academic outcomes while providing support and resources for continued growth.
- Institutional Advancement and Enrollment
The President serves as the chief ambassador of Maryknoll School.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading fundraising and philanthropic initiatives.
- Building relationships with benefactors and foundations.
- Strengthening alumni engagement.
- Supporting marketing and communications.
- Leading strategic enrollment management.
- Strengthening student recruitment and retention.
- Expanding community partnerships.
- Promoting the mission and reputation of Maryknoll School locally and nationally.
- Financial Stewardship
The President ensures responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to the school.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing annual and long-range financial plans.
- Overseeing budgets and financial reporting.
- Ensuring fiscal accountability.
- Protecting and enhancing school facilities.
- Planning for long-term sustainability.
- Working collaboratively with the Pastor and School Board regarding financial strategy.
- Personnel Leadership
The President develops and supports a high-performing leadership team.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising the Principal and Administrative Leadership Team.
- Recruiting and retaining exceptional leaders.
- Supporting employee formation and professional growth.
- Conducting evaluations.
- Promoting accountability and collaboration.
- Building a workplace culture characterized by trust, respect, professionalism, and mission.
- Parish and Community Collaboration
Recognizing that Maryknoll School is a ministry of Sacred Heart Church, the President intentionally strengthens the relationship between the parish and school.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating closely with the Pastor in advancing the shared mission of the parish and school.
- Building meaningful relationships with parish staff and ministries.
- Creating opportunities for students, families, faculty, and parishioners to share in the life and mission of both the parish and school.
- Encouraging collaboration across departments and ministries rather than operating in isolation.
- Supporting parish initiatives and identifying opportunities where the gifts and resources of the school can enrich parish life.
- Fostering a unified Catholic identity in which the parish and school work together in evangelization, worship, stewardship, and service.
- Governance and External Relations
The President/Head of School:
- Works collaboratively with the Pastor in carrying out the mission and strategic direction of Maryknoll School.
- Partners with the School Board in its advisory role.
- Serves as the primary representative of the school to the Diocese, educational organizations, civic leaders, and the broader community.
- Ensures compliance with diocesan policies and applicable laws.
- Builds partnerships that strengthen the mission and future of Maryknoll School.
- Oversees accreditation processes and ensures continuous institutional improvement.
- Professional Growth
The President commits to lifelong learning by:
- Pursuing ongoing spiritual formation.
- Participating in professional development.
- Remaining informed of emerging trends in Catholic education.
- Engaging with professional organizations that strengthen leadership and institutional excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will:
- Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church who embraces and faithfully lives the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Demonstrate a deep commitment to Catholic education and the mission of evangelization.
- Hold a master's degree or higher in education, educational leadership, business administration, management, finance, or a related field.
- Possess a minimum of five years of successful executive leadership experience.
- Demonstrate success in strategic planning, organizational leadership, institutional advancement, enrollment management, financial stewardship, and personnel supervision.
- Possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrate integrity, humility, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT The President maintains a visible presence throughout the campus and parish community and regularly participates in liturgies, school events, parish celebrations, fundraising activities, Board meetings, alumni events, and community functions. Evening and weekend commitments are an expected part of the position.
CONCLUSION The President of Maryknoll School is more than the chief executive officer of an educational institution. The President is entrusted with advancing the educational ministry of the Church by leading a community where faith is lived, excellence is pursued, relationships are strengthened, and every student is formed to become a disciple of Jesus Christ and a servant leader for the world.
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 / Year
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