President of Cedar Catholic High School

Location

Name of Facility: Cedar Catholic High School
Address
401 S, Broadway Ave.
P.O. Box 15
Hartington, Nebraska
68739

Submitted By

Name: Vickie Kauffold
Email: vkkauffold@archomaha.org

Description

Department: Schools
Reports to: Cedar Catholic High School Board of Directors

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
The President of the Archdiocese of Omaha School serves as the school’s Chief Executive Officer, responsible for both internal and external operations and accountable to the Archbishop of Omaha, Superintendent of Schools, and Board of Directors. As the primary spiritual and strategic leader, the President promotes Catholic values, develops and executes a long-term vision, secures financial resources, and ensures sound fiscal management.
Working collaboratively with the principal, the President oversees academic, spiritual, social, and extracurricular programs, as well as recruitment and community relations. The role emphasizes maintaining strong, respectful relationships with all stakeholders, promoting the school’s mission and reputation, and serving as a key liaison between the school, its board, and the archdiocese.
Specifically at Cedar Catholic High School, the President also directs development efforts that support its two feeder elementary schools—East and West Catholic and Holy Trinity—serving as a unifying leader for all Cedar County Catholic Schools.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faith Community:
• Serve as the school’s spiritual leader
• Engage students, faculty and staff in faith development experiences
• Collaborate with principal and staff on Campus Ministry and retreats
• Promote the mission of Catholic education to all stakeholders
• Preserves at all times the authentic Catholic identity of the school and seeks ways to celebrate Catholic character with traditions and programs unique to Cedar Catholic’s culture
Development and Fundraising:
• Oversee all development operations and ensure alignment with the school mission and strategic plan
• Supervise and evaluate the efforts of the development officers
• Manage donor relations and lead fundraising efforts
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, parents, community partners, and corporate supporters
• Work closely with the Board Development Committee to set fundraising strategies

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
• Active practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Strong professional with a Christ-centered approach towards all people
• Demonstrated experience working with and understanding the needs of students.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with experience to work independently, set schedules, prioritize tasks, and work with others in a team setting
• Demonstrated experience in creating a vision and leading others toward that vision for the total evangelization mission of the Church
• Excellent relationship skills to represent the archdiocese locally, regionally and nationally.
• Lifelong learner, continued evidence of continuing formation
• Demonstrated leadership skills including: building relationships, conflict resolution, coaching, delivering feedback, holding others accountable, empowering and motivating others and other general management, supervision and skills
• Strong computer skills
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Education and Experience
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (preferred) or Public Administration
• Possess a valid Nebraska Educational Administrative Certificate (preferred)
• 3 – 5 years of previous administrator experience (preferred) or management experience
• 3 – 5 years classroom teaching experience (preferred)

Application Instructions

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker; an individual committed to Catholic education who can advance the mission and vision of the school. He/She will be a proven, effective communicator who firmly understands the diplomacy required to work with a varied constituent group. The successful candidate must be able to learn the story of the Cedar Catholic School community and be committed to working in a collaborative environment for the benefit of the students Cedar Catholic High School

All applications will remain confidential until semi-finalists are selected for interviews with the Search Committee.

Interested candidates are to submit, electronically, the following materials:

• Cover letter and resume
• Philosophy of Catholic Education (One page)
• List of references – References will only be contacted once an applicant has reached semifinalist standing and with permission of the applicant (to preserve confidentiality on the applicant’s part)

Interviews will begin in December, the position will begin July 1, 2026. Background check and Safe Environment Certification required before beginning employment.
Materials are to be sent with the subject line – Cedar Catholic President Application - to:
Mrs. Vickie Kauffold Ed.S
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of Omaha
vkkauffold@archomaha.org
402-557-5600