The High School of St. Thomas More: President Search

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A Message from our Principal

I am thrilled to announce the opening of our search for STM's First President! I will be working along side some of our Board Members, Diocesan representatives, and STM staff members to conduct the search and interview process. STM is at an exciting point in history, currently celebrating our 25th Year! We are looking for ways to grow the opportunities we offer our students and families. The President will take the lead on this growth to continue to provide Catholic Secondary Education to the students of the greater Champaign-Urbana area.

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our search for STM's First President! Current principal, Sr. M. Bridget, along with the help of Board Members, Diocesan representatives, and STM staff members will conduct the search and interview process. STM is at an exciting point in history, currently celebrating our 25th Year! We are looking for ways to grow the opportunities we offer our students and families.

The President will take the lead on this growth to continue to provide Catholic Secondary Education to the students of the greater Champaign-Urbana area.

President Job Description

Job Title: President

Job Definition: The President, under the general direction of the Bishop of Peoria and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, assumes ultimate responsibility for all activities of the school. 

Reports to: Bishop, Superintendent

Supervises: Principal, Director of Advancement, Director of Enrollment, Director of Finance, Director of Buildings and Grounds

Job Responsibilities:

General

  1. Ensures that the school is true to its Catholic philosophy and stays mission-focused

  2. Articulates the vision of The High School of St. Thomas More to the community

  3. Provides for the spiritual leadership of the school together and by association with the chaplain

  4. Provides for the development of a positive school climate

  5. Provides direction to the school Consultative Board and its committees

  6. Provides for the development of positive community relations within the Diocese of Peoria and the Champaign-Urbana community, serves as the official spokesperson for the school

  7. Fosters strong school-alumni relations including ultimate oversight of alumni communications and special events

  8. Coordinates, reviews, and sanctions all personnel decisions

  9. Gives approval for the creation or elimination of all school programs

  10. Approves all local school policies, ensuring they are consistent with diocesan policies, federal and state law, and the mission of the school

  11. Oversees the maintenance of all personnel records

  12. Develops and oversees the process for tuition assistance

  13. Approves all written publications for external communication

  14. Serves as the administrative liaison with the Office of Catholic Schools

  15. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Bishop or his representative

Operational

  1. Oversees all financial operations: 

    1. Oversees the annual budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance 

    2. Sets tuition and fees in conjunction with the Director of Finance

    3. Determines the salary schedule and benefits for all faculty and staff

  2. Oversees all activities in the Advancement, Enrollment, Finance, and Operations departments

  3. Supervises the Administrative team

Institutional Advancement

  1. Oversees all strategic planning and implementation efforts

  2. Oversees specific programs and responsibilities:

    1. Appoints representatives to the Consultative Board

  3. Oversees and coordinates the Planned Giving Program

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For questions or further information, please email Sister M. Bridget at srmbridget@hs-stm.org.