Update from the Catholic Schools Superintendent Search Committee
On behalf of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain and the Catholic Schools Superintendent Search Committee, I am pleased to announce the finalists for the position of Catholic Schools Superintendent: Brother William Dygert, C.S.C., Ph.D., who currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools in the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, and Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D., who currently serves as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Portland, Oregon.
Each candidate has agreed to a daylong visit to the Archdiocese to meet with Catholic schools leadership and other Archdiocesan leaders. Father Stephen Rowan will meet with leadership on Monday, March 19 and Brother William Dygert will meet with leadership on April 2.
The Archbishop is very grateful to these highly qualified individuals for their willingness to share their vast experience and expertise with our Archdiocese and their generosity for participating in this process. He also extends his appreciation to the members of the Search Committee for identifying these excellent candidates. The Archbishop plans to make a final determination and appointment by mid-April.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. O'Leary
Chair, Catholic Schools Superintendent Search Committee
Archdiocese of Seattle Employment Announcement
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
The Archdiocese of Seattle is looking for a visionary leader to fill the pivotal role of Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The ideal candidate is a faith-inspired, broad, strategic, innovative thinker who turns challenges into growth opportunities, and who positions his/her staff and inspires colleagues to produce extraordinary results that make profound contributions to the mission of Catholic education in the region.
The system of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle is equivalent to the ninth largest school district in Washington State, covering more than 25,000 square miles of western Washington. It is made up of 62 elementary/middle schools and 11 high schools, employs more than 2,000 educators, and serves 23,000 students of diverse ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. These students consistently test at the top of state academic rankings and have a graduation rate that is unmatched.
In addition to the managerial responsibilities of the role, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools will lead and implement a major strategic planning process to ensure the long-term health and vitality of an excellent, nationally recognized system of Catholic schools. The ideal candidate for this position will be an inspirational, passionate advocate for Catholic education, and will demonstrate a complex understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities present in Catholic schools today. Critical to the success of this mission is the ability to inspire collaborative participation among the leaders in parishes and school communities. Additionally, as an ex officio member of the Fulcrum Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools will play a major role in coordinating the major initiatives of the Foundation with the strategic plan for Catholic schools.
Candidates will possess: a graduate degree in education, administration or related field; possession of or ability to obtain Washington State Superintendent’s credentials; demonstrated successful school administrative experience in Catholic Schools, preferably at two levels (elementary, secondary, and/or university level); demonstrated leadership and management experience including budgeting and staff supervision; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated success working in a multicultural environment and promoting accessibility; and must be an active member of a parish/faith community in good standing with the Catholic Church.
For more detailed information or to receive an application packet please visit our website at http://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Ar...le.aspx?cid=29 or call, (206) 382-2070.
Superintendent Search Timeline
October 31 Position Advertised to public
December 12 Deadline for applications
January 11 Notify candidates
January 25-26 Candidate interviews
February 1 Final recommendations to Archbishop
February 15 Archbishop meets with Candidates
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