Senior Director: Processes, Systems, Compliance & Reporting

Position Title : Senior Director: Processes, Systems, Compliance and Reporting

Reports to : Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

Employment Classification: 12-Month Exempt

Join the Seton Family of Catholic Schools – Giving Students a Running Start Spiritually, Intellectually, and Socially

Seton Catholic Schools is the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s model for K-8 parish schools in Greater Milwaukee. The Seton Family of Catholic Schools will serve 3,600 students at our 14 schools in 2024-25, and we plan to grow to over 20 schools serving more than 5,000 students. The Seton model is built on our Catholic identity and delivers effective governance, best in class urban teaching methods, teacher and leader talent development, centralized business operations and active engagement with families in our neighborhoods.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the team that integrates and optimizes the processes and systems used across Seton Catholic Schools for Student Information, Enrollment, Government Reporting, Finance, Human Resources, Fundraising, and other primary functions of the organization. Ensuring transaction accuracy, data integrity, and compliance for all of Seton’s processes and systems in collaboration with each of the process and system leads will be a primary focus.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Seton Catholic Schools in all activities and behaviors as a leader.
• Oversee and have direct managerial responsibility for all Processes, Systems, Compliance and Reporting team members.
• Implement and optimize effective student information systems that support the operating requirements for Seton schools.
• Develop and implement a data warehouse or similar solution to link and provide integrated report capability between critical systems.
• Collaborate effectively with other Seton leaders and key stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate expectations of standards of excellence, goals, and expectations for the organization.
• Establish and support a CI culture, identifying opportunities to teach and utilize CI tools and principles.
• Develop and execute the continuous improvement long-range plan.
• Coach and provide mentoring support to Seton staff.
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met while leading with integrity.

Qualifications:

• Successful process, system, data and compliance leadership experience preferably in academic institutions.
• Specific experience working with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction desirable.
• Experience in organizational development, personnel and performance management.
• Program management experience in integrating new organizations and significant projects preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in achieving organizational objectives.
• Specific proven track record of successfully managing complex processes, systems, and data.
• Success in leading large-scale change in organizations.
• Ability to influence and work with all levels of the organization.
• Proven capability to develop and implement operations and management reporting models.
• Well-developed analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Master’s Degree preferred with an emphasis in Business and/or Education.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan.
• Unlimited potential for professional growth.

Physical Demands: This position requires physical skills that will allow the employee to work in a typical office setting. The ability to drive a car and travel between schools is essential.