Executive Director

Executive Director:

The Executive Director embraces the mission of Divine Mercy Academy and the broader vision of Catholic Education in the Gallatin Valley.

The executive director must possess strong leadership skills that inspire excellence and cooperation from all constituent groups and demonstrate (1) positive convictions about Divine Mercy Academy’s unique integrated curriculum and dedication to building a culture of life, (2) comprehensive working knowledge of school finance, operations, and budgeting, (3) the ability to promote a strong institutional advancement (fundraising) program, and (4) a commitment to continuing and enhancing strategic planning. Familiarity with public relations and communications and the supervision of facilities will be valuable assets.

The Executive Director must be practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The Board of Directors appoints the Executive director of Divine Mercy Academy. A collaborative relationship between the Executive director and Headmaster is a requirement. The responsibilities of the Executive director include: (1) daily operations; (2) admissions and recruitment; (3) advancement and fundraising; (4) finances and budgeting; (5) Board of Directors activities and long-range planning.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead institutional advancement and fund-raising activities to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
• Daily operations that include a wide range of office management, finance, human resources, facilities management, public relations.
• Maintain/establish and implement, in collaboration with the Headmaster, faculty and staff, policies and programs designed to integrate the philosophy and mission of the school.
• Implement policies and directives of the Board of Directors.
• Oversee and facilitate long-range planning.
• Provide input and direction for the Board of Directors and plan and implement Board formation strategies.
• Maintain/establish and implement financial procedures that provide information to the Board and stability to constituents.
• Provide public relations activities that maintain positive communication with key constituents.