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MISSION STATEMENT Riverside Christian School exists to provide a Bible-based education, centered on Christ, equipping students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, service, and worship. Brief Description: The School President role demands a foundation in Christian faith and a Master's degree or work-place equivalent. Key qualities include advocacy for Christian education, three or more years of administrative leadership, strong communication and relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include spiritual guidance, personnel oversight, budgeting, strategic planning, fundraising, and ensuring compliance. Dedication to the school's mission, growth, and community service is essential. Responsible to: RCS School Board Status: Exempt-Full Time Professional Qualifications: * Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ is a prerequisite. * A master&#8217;s degree (or workplace equivalency) from a regionally accredited college or university is mandatory. * At least three years with a preference of five years of leadership experience in successful administrative setting, with a focus on budget creation and implementation, long-range strategic planning, personnel management, and preferably, experience in academic environments. * Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. * Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. * Track record of fostering collaborative work environments and serving as a resource for others. * Proficiency in working with and reporting to a Board of Directors. * ACSI Certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification. Required Personal Qualities: * Upholds honesty, integrity, and exemplary Christian character at all times. * Passionate advocacy for Christian education is essential. * Supports and aligns with RCS's Mission, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and Philosophy. * Proficient in overseeing staff development, finance, marketing, facilities, and fund development. * Open to receiving and effectively implementing feedback from both internal and external stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Leadership: * Fulfill the role of CEO within the school, offering comprehensive leadership. * Infuse all aspects of the school with Christ-centered, biblically directed spiritual guidance. * Forge a visionary path forward, inspiring unity in the pursuit of the school's mission. * In coordination with principals and other administration, take charge of hiring, inspiring, guiding, and evaluating school personnel, providing leadership to those dedicated to the school's mission. * Assume administrative leadership, overseeing the systems and tasks necessary for mission accomplishment. * Spearhead the creation and oversight of essential leadership and governance processes and policies in collaboration with the School Board. * Motivate and supervise administrative team members. * Provide monthly monitoring reports to the Board, ensuring timely and appropriate communication. * Contribute to Board leadership by facilitating policies, meetings, and formulating recommendations. * Ensure all school practices adhere to legal, ethical, and moral standards and align with the RCS Statement of Faith, values, policies, purpose, and philosophies Parent and Stakeholder Interaction: * Create, supervise, and execute strategies for structured parent input and engagement in the school. * Promote communication, participation, and community service initiatives. * Coordinate and cultivate relationships with Bible-based churches within the vicinity. * Establish, facilitate, and nurture relationships across diverse stakeholder groups including students, parents, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, board members, and alumni. Institutional Advancement: * Direct and supervise the development, promotion, and implementation of strategies aligned with God-honoring principles for garnering financial support, including annual funds, capital campaigns, endowments, deferred giving, grants, and special projects. * Act as the primary representative for the school, leading the planning, organization, and execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, as well as promoting and marketing the school effectively. * Supervise student retention and recruitment programs to ensure their effectiveness. * Forge robust partnerships with businesses and corporations to secure support for the school's endeavors. * Implement a comprehensive and continuous plan for school improvement, encompassing both short- and long-term strategic objectives. Business Management: * Oversee the annual budgeting process for the school's operational, restricted, and capital funds, ensuring alignment with Board policies and GAAP standards along with the required annual audits * Demonstrate fiscal accountability by managing income and expenses in accordance with the budget and Board policies, supporting short-term and long-term planning objectives. * Assess needs and strategize for the provision, protection, and maintenance of assets essential to fulfilling the school's mission. * Supervise financially successful and responsible programs for tuition assistance. Institutional and Spiritual Development: * Maintain the educational direction of RCS in alignment with biblical Christian principles in conjunction with educational staff and committees. * Foster a nurturing and constructive environment conducive to the spiritual and academic growth of students, faculty, and staff. * Implement a system of regular audits of instructional programs and supportive structures to facilitate ongoing educational enhancement in conjunction with educational staff and committees. * Develop educational initiatives and programs that align with RCS's Mission and Vision. * Provide leadership and supervision in spiritual matters within the school community in conjunction with school administration * Strategize and organize approaches to stay abreast of educational innovations and improvements consistent with the school's mission. * Oversee application and compliance with and maintenance of accreditation standards set by Cognia and educational staff. Facility Management: * Coordinate with vendors and manage supply purchasing to maintain facilities within budget. * Develop and oversee facility budgets to allocate resources efficiently. * Enforce and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure environment. * Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards. * Stay informed about industry trends and regulations to enhance facility management practices. * Oversee and coordinate all aspects of grounds and facility matters. Miscellaneous * All other duties assigned by the Board. To apply, go to www.rcsrams.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcsrams.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C83b596b7721f49d5a6e308dc4754dfa6%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638463677058116456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W2XEBBt5Q%2B8oYdROozra%2BXrIeiuUzp%2BwZLwW2ihpVmM%3D&reserved=0>. You can also contact the school at 218-773-1770 or email careers@rcsrams.org.