The Diocese of Winona-Rochester is currently seeking a Superintendent of Catholic Schools to provide pro-active leadership to ensure excellence in Catholic school education for the 4 high schools and 30 junior high, elementary and pre-schools located throughout the 20 counties of southern Minnesota.  This full-time position is responsible for ensuring the strategic initiatives for Catholic education are in place and reflective of the Bishop’s vision. In addition, the position is responsible for promoting and advancing the Catholic identity, academic excellence and (in conjunction with the diocesan Chief Financial Officer) financial viability of all Catholic schools in the diocese.  Reporting to the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia and the Diocesan Bishop, the chosen individual typically possesses a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in education/school administration and a minimum of 10 years proven success in educational leadership positions.  A current Principal licensure is required.  Candidates should have a collaborative leadership style, be an effective, articulate communicator, highly skilled at multi-tasking, adaptable to change, effective at interfacing with a diverse group of internal customers and external contacts, an exceptional planner and organizer and must be a practicing Roman Catholic.

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester encompasses the 20 southernmost counties of the state of Minnesota and covers 12,282 square miles -- bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and South Dakota to the west. The diocese has nearly 2,000 full and part-time employees working within its parishes, schools and affiliated institutions.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to view our website at www.dowr.org. Please e-mail resume, cover letter, references and salary expectations to hr@dowr.org or send via traditional mail by Monday May 16, 2022 to:

Superintendent of Catholic Schools - Search
Diocese of Winona-Rochester           
55 W. Sanborn Street, PO Box 588
Winona, MN  55987