Cristo Rey Charleston High School Ideal Job Candidate

CRCHS seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, student-focused, and community-centered Vice President of Corporate Work Study. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, dynamic leader with the ability to manage a large number of professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders. They enjoy proactively building new processes, systems, and tools, and troubleshooting to improve them. They can create big plans and manage fine details. They lead collaboratively and with an entrepreneurial spirit. They enjoy challenges and thrive in a setting where they can build and develop their team. 

The Founding Vice President of Corporate Work Study will have an opportunity to build and develop one of Charleston’s most unique educational institutions and shape the future leaders of our community. They excel at communication, people management, project management, presentation skills, strategic thinking, and execution. They are a leader with a proven track record of fostering cross-functional relationships. They enjoy working in true partnership with the President & CEO. They understand and embrace the mission of CRCHS, and it inspires their daily work. The ideal candidate has an appreciation of the school’s mission, a commitment to the values of Catholic education, and is comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community. CRCHS attracts and hires capable individuals of character who are called to cultivate the God-given talents within each student. We've chosen to answer the call because we are committed to helping develop students who will impact the world by showcasing their excellence. 

Position Summary

As a member of the founding leadership team, the Founding Vice President of Corporate Work Study reports to the President & CEO. They play the crucial role of effectively building and leading the Corporate Work Study team while being accountable for all students being placed in a paid or funded job. They will lead all aspects of the Corporate Work Study Program for CRCHS and will have primary accountability for Corporate Work Study Program team leadership, program oversight, job sales, operations, legal compliance, and executing all related program elements. This includes stewarding client relationships to cultivate new clients to achieve full and meaningful employment for all students, as well as ensuring the retention and growth of existing partners. The Founding Vice President of Corporate Work Study will understand, embrace, and implement the school’s mission, participate in the Christ-centered life of the school, and model the school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Creating and implementing the first-ever CRCHS Corporate Work Study Program. 

• Implementing and leading multiple collaborative and complex projects, directing the work of staff, managing the budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability. 

• Providing guidance, leadership, and direction, including clearly defined performance expectations, and encouraging professional development for the Corporate Work Study team. 

The Corporate Work Study Program places every student in a professional job (on-site, remote or hybrid) five days a month, all four years of high school. Academic schedules are structured so that students work without ever missing class. The integrated academic and Corporate Work Study experience is widely recognized as the critical component of a Cristo Rey education. The Corporate Work Study Program manages employment eligibility verification, payroll, insurance, taxes, and other employer issues, with the explicit awareness and approval of relevant state agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Secure jobs for all students.

• Develop and coach a high-performing Corporate Work Study team.

• Foster and promote a school culture, rooted in relationships, that values diversity and the unique gifts that all staff, students, and families bring to the school community.

• Cultivate a positive work culture defined by shared purpose and vision, high expectations, professionalism, and accountability to ensure the success and well-being of each student.

• Serve as a model of the school’s values and mindsets and hold self and others accountable to maintaining high standards and high support; actively promote the regular exchange of affirming and constructive feedback among members of the school’s staff.

• Work with the school staff and community to create and implement the necessary systems to ensure a safe and productive corporate work study environment and that support the ongoing achievement of School and Network improvement priorities. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred

• 5 or more years of proven success with lead generation and securing corporate sales, fundraising or sponsorship.

• 3 or more years of experience leading sales teams.

• Evidence of operational processes experience and 3 or more years leading teams with full or partial operational functions.

• Nonprofit experience preferred

• Fluency in Spanish preferred

• Extensive knowledge of Google Suite

• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management systems

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including evidence of enhancing program growth and innovation.

• Results-driven approach and strong problem solver with a demonstrable history of successful innovative solutions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of partners, build creative and mutually beneficial relationships within the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

• The executive presence to inspire organizational and professional confidence, passion, and persistence in an ambitious, fast-paced, and results-oriented team, all while maintaining a positive work environment.

• Unquestionable integrity and ethical behavior that create trust among the school’s stakeholders.

• The maturity and skill required to optimize volunteer leadership engagement in achieving sales goals.

• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities with demanding time frames.

• Complies with federal, state, and local safety laws.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and proven experience working with individuals and families from limited-resource communities.

• Understand and support the mission of Cristo Rey Charleston as a private, independent, Catholic school under the religious sponsorship of the Cristo Rey Institute (CRI).  In addition to CRI, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy will both support and inform the spiritual formation of the Cristo Rey Charleston community.

• Compliance with background checks required by CRCHS.

• Some nights and weekends are required. 

Compensation

• This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive salary, benefits, and paid vacation.

• Salary range is $120,000 - $140,000.

• Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  •  Regularly interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.

  •  Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.

  • Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Cristo Rey Charleston High School Ideal Job Candidate

CRCHS seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, student focused, and community-centered Founding Recruitment and Enrollment Director. The ideal candidate enjoys building new processes, systems, and tools, and troubleshooting to improve them. They can create big

plans and manage fine details. They lead collaboratively and with an entrepreneurial spirit. They understand and embrace the mission of CRCHS, and it inspires their daily work.

The ideal candidate should have an appreciation of the school’s mission, a commitment to the values of Catholic education, and be comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community. They have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and thrive when

collaborating effectively on interdisciplinary teams while maintaining high ethical standards. They excel at managing complex priorities with attention to detail and delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Cristo Rey Charleston attracts and hires capable individuals of character who are called to cultivate the God-given talents within each student. We've chosen to answer the call because

we are committed to helping develop students who will impact the world through showcasing their excellence.

Position Summary

The Founding Recruitment and Enrollment Director plays the crucial role of recruiting, admitting and enrolling new and transfer students to CRCHS and is responsible for meeting the annual enrollment goal. As the first point of contact for many students, parents and community

members, the position requires both a commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey – and a particular passion for expanding our unique program to underserved students – and an ability to build community and develop and manage relationships with local schools, organizations,

churches, and community leaders. The position manages the daily operations of the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Department and the planning and development of all recruiting and admissions related matters. They articulate the mission, programs and opportunities of CRCHS to students, parents/guardians, elementary/middle school educators, principals and counselors, and other gatekeepers and thought-leaders in the community. They must be able to adapt to changing responsibilities and maintain absolute confidentiality.  As a founding position, they will be responsible for:

• Creating and implementing the first-ever CRCHS Student Recruitment and Enrollment Department.

• Implementing and leading multiple collaborative and complex projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

• Hiring and leading a small team to achieve annual student recruitment and enrollment goals.

• Providing guidance, leadership, and direction, including clearly defined performance expectations, and encouraging professional development for the recruitment and enrollment team.

Primary Responsibilities

As a member of the founding leadership team, the Founding Recruitment and Enrollment Director reports to the President & CEO. They are responsible for the creation and implementation of the first-ever CRCHS Recruitment and Enrollment department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• • Mission & Values Alignment

    • Understand, embrace and implement the school’s mission and philosophy.

    • Participate in the Christ-centered life of the school.

    • Model appropriate and ethical behavior and professionalism.

    • A deep belief that all students deserve excellent, Catholic, college-preparatory education.

    • A passion for learning about the educational landscape in which Cristo Rey operates and demonstrated commitment to the mission.

  • Leadership & Management

    • Work closely with the President to set recruitment and enrollment goals.

    • Lead the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Department.

    • Conduct effective team meetings and one-on-ones.

    • Set and manage annual budget.

    • Acts independently and resolves complex issues within scope.

    • Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and work collegially with faculty and staff.

  • Recruitment & Enrollment Operations

    • Build relationships with feeder schools and community organizations.

    • Represent the school at fairs, church services, and community gatherings.

    • Organize and lead the admissions process and events (Open Houses, Shadow Days).

    • Provide superior customer service and communication to families.

    • Assist with financial aid process and income verification.

    • Establish processes for admissions databases and materials.

    • Develop, maintain, and manage year-long recruitment and enrollment plans.

    • Attend Cristo Rey Network programs and PDs.

  • Marketing & Communications

    • Communicate the mission and value of the school to external stakeholders.

    • Develop marketing strategies and promotional materials.

    • Use social media to promote the school.

    • Excellent verbal and written communicator.

  • Data & Reporting

    • Analyze admissions data and funnel to inform strategy.

    • Manage and prepare data-driven reports for leadership and the Cristo Rey Network.

  • Interpersonal & Community Engagement

    • Build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

    • Ability to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships.

    • Serve economically disadvantaged, racially diverse students with humility.

    • Culturally aware and responsive to community needs.

  • Other

    • Attends workshops and conferences to keep up to date with current resource development practices.

    • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

• At least 5 years’ experience in recruitment, enrollment, and/or student services.

• Extensive knowledge of Google Suites.

• Experience in an independent school, preferred

• Nonprofit experience preferred.

• Strong written and communication skills; detail oriented; team player; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Adept at building rapport and trust with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including underrepresented youth and first-generation college students.

• Relentless focus on results and a high level of personal accountability.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model.

• Understand and support the mission of Cristo Rey Charleston as a private, independent,

• Catholic school under the religious sponsorship of the Cristo Rey Institute (CRI). In addition to CRI, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, will both support and inform the spiritual formation of the Cristo Rey Charleston community.

• Compliance with background checks required by CRCHS.

• Some nights and weekends are required.

Compensation

• This is a full-time, year-round position with competitive salary, benefits, and paid vacation.

• Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.

• Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  •  Regularly interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.

  •  Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.

  • Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.