President

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and is entrusted by the Board of Trustees with the overall leadership,
mission, and flourishing of the institution. The President provides strategic, spiritual,
and organizational leadership, ensuring that The Seattle School remains faithful to its
mission while cultivating the relationships, resources, and institutional capacities
necessary for long-term sustainability and impact.

As the primary steward of the institution’s vision, the President works collaboratively
with the Board of Trustees, Executive Council, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors,
and external partners to strengthen The Seattle School’s educational mission, deepen its
public witness, and advance its service to the Church and the wider world.

The President serves as the principal representative and spokesperson for the
institution, fostering a culture of formation, collaboration, innovation, and faithful
stewardship consistent with The Seattle School’s mission and values.

The President of The Seattle School provides overall direction and leadership to
maintain a focus on mission, coordinate and guide efforts necessary to accomplish the
mission and secure and manage resources that the mission requires. The President gives
essential attention to institutional ethos, creating a shared vision, development of
systems for planning, research, and policy formation, developing relationships with
appropriate judicatories, regulatory agencies, and other public constituencies important
to the school, and leads the way for the school to become a learning community.

The President provides spiritual direction for employees and students and is responsible
to the Board of Trustees to create and maintain the spiritual and educational climate
complementary to the school’s core values and stated goals. The President serves as a
non-voting member of the Board of Trustees and as a member of the Executive
Committee and provides a key link between the Board and the institution. Finally, the
President serves on the faculty and provides leadership in the overall curriculum.

Nature of the Position
The President regularly represents The Seattle School in local, national, and
international settings. The position requires travel and engagement with a wide range of
constituencies in support of the institution’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities
Mission and Institutional Stewardship

• Provide visionary leadership that advances the mission, values, and long-term
  strategic direction of The Seattle School.
• Foster an institutional culture that reflects The Seattle School’s commitments to
  formation, integration, and sustainability.
• Ensure the overall health, integrity, and effectiveness of the institution.

Governance

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer accountable to the Board of Trustees.
• Partner with the Board in strategic planning, governance, institutional
  assessment, and policy development.
• Provide timely information and counsel to support effective governance.

Executive Leadership

• Lead, develop, and support the executive leadership team.
• Ensure effective organizational alignment, collaboration, and accountability
  across all divisions of The Seattle School.
• Oversee strategic planning and institutional performance while delegating
  operational leadership appropriately.

Financial Stewardship and Advancement

• Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
• Cultivate philanthropic support, strategic partnerships, and other resources
  necessary to sustain and advance the mission.
• Promote financial resilience through sound planning and responsible leadership.

External Leadership

• Represent The Seattle School with churches, academic institutions, accrediting
  bodies, foundations, donors, and the broader public.
• Strengthen The Seattle School’s reputation, influence, and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as a public advocate for the mission and work of The Seattle School.

Educational and Spiritual Leadership

• Champion the educational vision and theological identity of The Seattle School.
• Support excellence in teaching, scholarship, formation, and student experience.
• Foster the spiritual life of the institutional community through presence,
  discernment, and leadership.