Our Mission
The San Damiano College for the Trades forms students to enact the words spoken to St. Francis of Assisi at San Damiano, “Francis, rebuild my Church, for it is falling into ruins.”
San Damiano College fulfills this mission principally by educating the whole student in the manual, moral, intellectual, and spiritual virtue necessary to discern and live a particular vocation to restore and rebuild the Church whether in the lay, clerical, or religious life. The College forms students to recover the dignity of work and integrate it into the whole of a life ordered toward the Kingdom of God in accord with the law of Christ and His Church.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Subject at all times to the authority of the Board of Directors, the Vice President shall be the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation responsible for finance, buildings and facilities, human resources, technology, institutional compliance, marketing, recruiting and admissions, student life, and College/Trade coordination. The Vice President shall report to the President and shall attend all the meetings of the Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee financial and tangible goods of the College
- Organize and monitor the budget, using appropriate decision-making authority regarding expenses and revenue streams
- Manage the facilities used by the College; work with service corporation as well as third party vendors to address any facility’s needs
- Implement a technology plan which fits the current and future needs of staff, students,, and visitors.
- Manage the operations of the College
- Track all appropriate federal, state, and educational institution requirements. K; keep appropriate records.
- Under the direction of the President, participate in the recruiting, admissions, and student life programs of the College.
- Coordinate with local trade organizations and businesses regarding courses and internship arrangements.
- Recruit, hire, retain, supervise, discipline, and dismiss all staff members in accord with the polices set forth in the Faculty and Staff Handbook and in consultation with the President.
- Attend all required meetings, including those of the Board of Directors
- Help in the establishment of key performance indicators of the institution
- Provide reports exhibiting proof of goals met
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- Must adhere to the College Code of Conduct and agree to witness to the teachings of the Catholic Church by living a life of Christian virtue
- An earned, terminal degree in Business Administration or the Humanities, higher education administration, and/or business administration.
- Competency and experience in a variety of administrative roles in an array of educational settings
- A passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of the San Damiano College for the Trades, including active support for its Catholic identity.
- Experience in a variety of administrative roles in higher education, e.g., a deanship, leading accreditation reviews, budgeting, and financial management
- Exceptional leadership, managerial, teamwork, and communication skills.
- The ability to meet established deadlines for multiple, simultaneous projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, ability to learn and adapt to new software programs.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as determined by the President and/or Board of Directors.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation; some travel required
POSITION DETAILS:
- Compensation is negotiated based on experience, salary comparison, and budgetary realities; see contract for compensation information.
- This is an exempt, contracted position. See the contract regarding the required working days. Contract renewal is subject to review by the President and the Board of Directors.
- Vice President will be subject to a background check, safe-environment training, and oath of fidelity to the magisterium of the Catholic Church or a fitting promise of respect (if non-Catholic).
- Benefits include:
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
- Tuition remission for children attending the College.
