President-SKSM

The Board of Trustees of STARR KING SCHOOL for the MINISTRY

(SKSM.edu) invites nominations and applications for the position of President

Berkeley CA ~ Founded 1904

Starr King School for the Ministry educates Unitarian Universalist (UU) ministers and progressive religious leaders for society. Starr King’s distinctive educational approach is rooted in the UU values of countering oppressions, cultivating multi-religious life and learning, and creating just and sustainable communities. Using a student-centered participatory learning model, Starr King aims to educate the whole person in the service of love, compassion, and justice.

Responsible for enacting the vision set by the Board, the President of Starr King is the administrative, educational and pastoral leader of the School and the executive head of the faculty. The President oversees all operations of the School including institutional advancement, budget and finance, and accountability to the culture of the institution.

Starr King seeks an experienced leader who will:

articulate a creative vision for the future of Starr King, Unitarian Universalist ministry, and progressive religious leadership;
advance the school’s commitment to counter-oppressive, multi-religious theological education that embodies UU values and prepares religious leaders who will promote just and sustainable communities;
grow the human and financial resources needed for the School to fulfill its mission and vision with strength;
attract, nurture, and retain inspiring teachers and scholars who embody the vision of the School;
collaborate with administrators and faculty in creating transformational pedagogies, assessing student outcomes, and ensuring on-going accreditation;
enrich learning and teaching for students of diverse identities and geographic locations;
foster a culture of accountability and excellence;
deepen and expand relationships with Unitarian Universalist congregations and leaders, visionary activists, religious leaders from a diversity of global and indigenous religious traditions, and other stake holders;
contribute leadership to the life and work of the Graduate Theological Union.

The ideal candidate should have a graduate degree appropriate for the leadership of a theological school: a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience that includes increasing responsibility; demonstrated success in a leadership role; an imaginative understanding of theological education and its future; experience in strategic planning; and the skills necessary to manage a complex and dynamic organization. The President shall have exemplary integrity, religious depth, intellectual acumen and curiosity, a proven personal commitment to justice and equity, exceptional oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the School. The search committee will begin review of applications in January. The anticipated start date for the new President is July, 2014. For a full OPPORTUNITY PROFILE please click here to download.

Starr King School for the Ministry is being assisted by the partners of: Hyatt-Fennell. Submit nominations and applications via email to SKSM@Hyatt-Fennell.com.

Cheryl Hyatt

SKSM@hyatt-fennell.com
www.HYATT-FENNELL.com
724-242-0476

Application materials include a focused letter of interest, including your philosophy of leadership and vision for theological education, a current résumé/CV, and contact information for five references. The position is open until filled. Priority given to those received by January 10, 2014. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Starr King School for the Ministry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons from traditionally under-represented populations are especially encouraged to apply.