President

President: BISHOP MIEGE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Background

Bishop Miege High School, a distinguished Catholic college preparatory school in Johnson County, Kansas, is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its next President. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the President will be responsible for shaping the school's future, upholding its core mission and values, and ensuring its continued excellence in academics, spiritual development, and community engagement. Bishop Miege serves a diverse student body across grades 9-12, with a committed faculty and staff dedicated to fostering a Christ centered environment. The school is sponsored by 18 Johnson County, Kansas parishes and maintains a governance structure led by a Board of Trustees.

The President of Bishop Miege High School articulates and models the mission and vision of the school and assumes total responsibility for its external and internal operation. As the Chief Executive Officer, the individual is accountable to the Superintendent of Schools, the Bishop Miege Board of Directors, as well as the Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. The President serves as the primary spiritual leader of the school and communicates and promotes Catholic values in all aspects and functions of the position.

The President is responsible for creating and promoting a strategic vision for the institution, seeking sufficient financial resources for the school, and maintaining sound fiscal management of all business operations. Comprehensive attention is afforded to development efforts with current families, alumni, friends of the school, and community and corporate partners.

In collaboration with the Principal, who has primary responsibility for the daily operation of the school, the President ensures, through proper delegation and oversight, that all academic, spiritual, social, extracurricular activities, recruitment and promotion efforts, fundraising, and other internal operations are successfully achieved with particular focus on a safe environment where students, faculty and staff may teach, learn and grow. The President promotes the overall reputation and values of the school, serving as the primary liaison between the school, the Board, and the Archdiocese. The President serves as an ex-officio member of the school board, any and all school councils, sub committees, clubs, and/or committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual and operational leadership rooted in Catholic faith and values.

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans in partnership with the Board of

Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools.

• Spearhead fundraising, advancement, alumni relations, student recruitment and

marketing initiatives to ensure financial stability and growth.

• Oversee fiscal management, including budgeting, financial planning, and resource

allocation.

• Supervise non-academic operations such as facilities, technology, and human

resources.

• Collaborate closely with the Principal to promote academic excellence and student

success.

• Foster a vibrant, inclusive, and safe school culture.

• Represent the school at community, diocesan, and regional levels, strengthening its

reputation and influence.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead a diverse community towards a shared vision

rooted in faith.

• Effective, compelling communicator and intentional listener with diplomacy and

relationship-building expertise.

• Strategic and discerning thinker with exceptional organizational skills.

• Proven track record of independent leadership, vision-setting, relationship building and

team motivation.

• Experience in Catholic education, executive leadership or nonprofit management, with

a deep commitment to evangelization and faith-based initiatives.

• Strong relationship skills to engage with varied stakeholders, including diocesan

authorities, parish communities, parents, school staff, alumni, and donors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience in Catholic education,

nonprofit management, fundraising or institutional advancement.

• Advance education (Doctorate preferred).

• Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to its mission and teachings.

• Effective communicator