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Job Title: Director of College Counseling

Reports to: Assistant Principal for Academics
Department: Academics
Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Year-round
Start Date: 6/1/2020

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12 seeks a Director of College Counseling. The successful candidate will have a commitment to Catholic education and a willingness to work with a population of diverse learners. This individual is dedicated to developing the whole person in academics, religious growth, and commitment to others.

The Director is a critical member of the staff with regards to fostering a college-going culture and supporting the students and families as they access colleges and universities. She/He will provide an environment where administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents can collaboratively embrace the culture, traditions, and Ignatian character of the school. Fostering this culture allows Cristo Rey Jesuit to educate young women and men to become leaders and “women and men for others” through rigorous college preparation in the Jesuit tradition.

The Director provides leadership, supervision, and direction in collaboration with the Assistant Principal for Academics to ensure that the school delivers on its promised mission: developing its talented students for lives of faith, love, service and leadership through outstanding teaching and personal formation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership and Training

• Oversee, supervise, and evaluate the College Counseling Department
• Lead department meetings and ongoing professional development related to college counseling
• Observe and mentor other members of the department to support their professional growth
• Participate in network professional learning sessions for college initiatives.
• Be aware of trends in college admission, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific colleges and maintaining membership in professional organizations: NACAC, , The College Board, the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling, Jesuit Secondary Education Association, Jesuit High School College Counselor Association, etc.

Records and Data

• Work with the Registrar to maintain records of seniors, including grade point averages and transcripts.
• Compile, interpret, and disseminate data related to college admissions. This includes but is not limited to the use of Naviance, standardized test data, and the National Student Clearinghouse.

Communication and External Relations

• Compose an official school recommendation for each senior.
• Complete Common Application school report and mid-year report forms requested by colleges, including evaluations of students.
• Compile the annual School Profile in collaboration with the Director of Communications, as well as information on grade trends at Cristo Rey; track admissions decisions and statistics.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Office and the Counseling Department to manage experiential student programming and self-assessments
• Maintain and disseminate information about standardized tests and helping to administer those exams (including PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams).

Student and Family Support

• Lead the effective and efficient use of Naviance, including the education/training of stakeholders (students, families, faculty, administration) on the comprehensive use of Naviance as a tool for college planning, college applications, student development, and professional communication.
• Educate students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, trends, procedures, and testing; advise and support a student portfolio of 50-75 juniors, 50-75 seniors, and families as they go through the process; and help students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.
• Meet with juniors and seniors, individually and in small groups, to discuss process and individual college choices.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with admissions representatives and cultivate new relationships with college admissions representatives. Meet with college admissions representatives who visit Cristo Rey and facilitate meetings between representatives and students. Articulate Cristo Rey’s mission and program to college admissions officers to support the school’s reputation.
• Hosting several evening informational presentations to parents of all grade levels throughout the year.

Job Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of a Jesuit college preparatory school; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population; knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial policies and procedures.

Competencies: Necessary skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English, strong organizational ability and the ability to meet deadlines. A Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree preferred. In addition, a minimum of five years’ experience in college admissions or high school college advising is required.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@cristorey.net

Job Title: Vice President for Finance
Reports to: President
Department: Finance
Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Year-round

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12 seeks a Vice President for Finance. The Vice President for Finance will be a thoughtful partner with the President and Leadership Team and is responsible for ensuring that Cristo Rey utilizes its resources efficiently and effectively toward the fulfillment of the school’s mission. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Finance acts as the school’s CFO and has primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing the financial operations and related activities of the school. This includes direct responsibility for accounting, budgeting, finance, investments, forecasting, risk management, and financial reporting, all supporting a comprehensive financial strategy for the school.

Additionally, the Vice President for Finance will manage a team of three who are responsible for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tuition collection, financial aid, CWSP invoicing processes, and benefits administration. As a member of the school’s Leadership Team, the Vice President for Finance provides advice and counsel to the President on all major strategic and management decisions related to sound financial operations for the school.

Under the leadership of Antonio Ortiz, President of Cristo Rey, the school places approximately 580 students in its Work Study Program in the Chicago area annually. The School has $14M in investments and a budget of $8M.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management:

• Institute rigorous, best-in-class processes in budgeting, financial planning and expense analysis for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.
• Provide a strategic vision for organization-wide systems ensuring finances, human resources, and risk management all work effectively across school functions.
• Frame and interpret the “big picture” to the Leadership Team and guide them and their teams to participate in multi-year financial planning and goal setting to achieve desired results and support the School’s strategic and mission objectives.
• Manage the Accounting Manager and the processes to streamline accounting practices, and to prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements precisely and in a timely manner.
• Oversee the current year and five-year operating and capital expenditures budgets, and submit final budget for approval to the President, Executive Vice President and Finance Committee of the Board.
• Create a weekly cash flow projection each year and update as the year progresses.
• Periodically review and update Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual to maintain internal control safeguards.
• Direct the school’s financial aid process and the Director of Registration, in alignment with the income verification process, continually monitoring the financial assistance process and verification so that it aligns with the mission of the school.
• In collaboration with the Director of Facilities, ensure cost effective service contracts for building systems and services such as landscaping, window washing, snow removal, etc.
• Responsible for budgeting of any renovation and new construction projects the School considers.
• Serve as Cristo Rey’s management representative on the Board’s Investment and Finance committees, reporting and making recommendations when appropriate, and oversee the School’s endowment and distribution policies. Present financial activity and budget to Board of Directors.
• Meet regularly with the Advancement Office regarding additions and releases of restricted donor funds, restricted grants, scholarship distributions, and reconciliation of Advancement revenue and expenses.
• Responsible for timely and accurate invoicing for the Corporate Work Study Program partner contracts. Provide a monthly aging report to the CWSP for appropriate follow up and payment collection.
• Oversee annual audit process.

Benefits Administration:

• Review and negotiate retirement and staff benefit plans on an annual basis.
• In conjunction with the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, provide on-going education and communication with employees regarding their total compensation and benefits, on-boarding and exiting process, and all employment policies and practices, including performance management reviews.
• Ensure the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator maintains accurate employment files on all personnel including I-9s, W-4s, Virtus training, background checks, etc.
• Oversight of the review and distribution of the employee handbook annually, along with vacation/holiday schedule.
• Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on legal obligations regarding employees and best practice in all areas of finance and employment.

Risk management:

• Review School contracts for compliance and financial requirements
• Monitor and oversee insurance needs and policies for the school. In consultation with the School’s insurance provider, determine sufficiency of property and liability and other coverage as well as adequate protection for students, employees, directors, and officers.

Other:

• Attend and participate in School-related professional associations such as CASBA, JSN Business Managers, Cristo Rey Network Business Managers, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated leadership in not-for-profit financial management.
• Minimum ten years senior management experience in not-for-profit organization, preferably an educational institution.
• Strong written and communication skills; detail oriented; team player; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept at building rapport and trust with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including underrepresented urban youth and first-generation college students.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Cristo Rey, and willingness to participate in adult faith formation.

Compensation: Full-time, year-round position with competitive salary and benefits.
Anticipated Start Date: Spring/Summer 2020
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@cristorey.net

Job Title: High School Teacher, Mathematics
Reports to: Principal
Department: Academics
Classification: Exempt
Schedule: 10.5 Months

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12 seeks a Mathematics teacher. The successful candidate will have a commitment to Catholic education and a willingness to work with a population of diverse learners. The successful Cristo Rey teacher is dedicated to developing the whole person in academics, religious growth, and commitment to others.

The candidate will be responsible for teaching five sections within the Math department, subjects commensurate with experience and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA degree in subject area; MA preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator License preferred (non-licensed applicants must become certified within five years).
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of students; knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission and financial aid policies and procedures.

Competencies

• Understanding of educational theory and practice.
• Ability to use technology inside and outside the classroom.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student body.
• Familiarity with Spanish language and first-generation students preferred.
• Willingness to collaborate with others.
• Familiarity with current instructional methodologies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Cristo Rey, and willingness to participate in adult faith formation.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@cristorey.net

Cristo Rey Jesuit Volunteers

Goal of Program: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School provides a Catholic, college preparatory education and professional work experience to students from Spanish speaking families with limited financial means. Vision: The reason for the school's existence is to advance the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of the immigrant families it serves. Through its Corporate Work Study Program, faith-based college preparatory education, and Spanish heritage language curriculum, the goal is to prepare students to succeed in college and to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business and cultural life of our city and nation. As committed alumni of a Jesuit high school, graduates become men and women for others who are open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice, and work experienced.

Type of Placement: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was established to provide working Latino families of Chicago's Southwest Side with the opportunity to afford a Jesuit, college preparatory education. Started in 1998, the program was founded in response to the extensive needs and limited resources of Cristo Rey. It has grown to be a vital part of the school's efforts in delivering quality, affordable education to our students. Our volunteers demonstrate a commitment to social justice, spiritual and personal growth, and intentional community living - all tenets of our program. Our volunteers give of their gifts and talents to serve the students and families of Cristo Rey in many roles, which could include: teaching, campus ministry, college counseling, coaching, corporate work study, volunteer coordinator, to name a few. They live in intentional community within the neighborhood and benefit from lives committed to reflection and action.

Service Area: Urban Chicago, IL - Pilsen neighborhood

Service Length: Two years

Program Size: Total of four volunteers on site in an average year.

Requirements: Recent college graduates who exhibit enthusiasm, drive, commitment to the vision of the school, spiritual depth, a sense of justice, flexibility, love of education, interest in living in community, stamina, compassion for others, and desire to empower youth. In sum, Cristo Rey strives to find a balance between the needs of the school and the particular gifts of each volunteer. There are many needs at Cristo Rey and it doesn't take long for a volunteer to find his or her niche within the school. Most volunteers in the past have found that they serve in the school in the classroom teaching subjects that span the curriculum. They have found their place on the field or on court coaching a wide range of athletic teams. Volunteers have led retreat programs and been heavily involved with campus ministry activities. They have also worked in various offices around school, volunteered their time at fundraising events, counseled, tutored and led many extra-curricular activities including student government, student play

Financial Arrangements: Stipend: $400/month for living and $200/month for loan repayment or savings for grad school. Upon successful completion of the program, volunteers will receive an additional $2,500 lump sum award. All monies received are subject to payroll taxes. The school provides room and board, utilities, dental and health insurance, car insurance for school vehicles and access to a vehicle for local transportation.

Living Arrangements: Volunteers live in a local four bedroom apartment, close to public transportation and within walking distance of the school. Volunteers share all community responsibilities which include cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning and planning spirituality and fun nights. Each week there are 2-3 community dinners and one community night which rotates between mass, spirituality, and fun. The volunteer community is designed to foster a commitment to living simply and examining the sustainability of resources in our lives.

Training: Volunteers are trained in using online grading software; volunteers complete teacher training modules on lesson planning, unit planning, and course planning; discipline, classroom management, and designing assessments.

Application Deadline: Rolling Basis

Start Date: First weekend of August

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COVID-19 Changes: Please e-mail application to Rocio Juarez at rjuarez@cristorey.net. We fully understand that there may be some delay with acquiring official transcripts and recommendations; therefore, we encourage you to turn in your written application first followed by the rest of the documentation required. This will help us with initiating the application process.