Chief Operating Officer

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy

St. Charles Mission School

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) 
Department: St. Labre Indian School 
Reports To: Executive Director 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Salary Grade: 14A ($113,366-$170,049)/year 
Approved Date: June 6, 2024 

VISION  

Educating For Life  

MISSION  

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition by providing quality education  which celebrates our Catholic Faith and embraces Native American culture, primarily the Northern  Cheyenne and Crow tribes, so that Native American individuals and communities of Southeastern  Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency.  

SUMMARY  

Guided by the mission and vision of the organization, the COO, under the direction and supervision of  the Executive Director of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association and in partnership with her/his  peers – the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Development Officer, Director of Schools and Director of Youth  and Family Services - provides leadership in assigned areas of responsibility to ensure the success of the  organization in accordance with the expectations of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, the  Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, the State of Montana, and appropriate accrediting and  regulatory entities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

GENERAL:  

1. Works in partnership with the Executive Director to accomplish the strategic goals of the

organization as approved by the Board of Directors. Develops instruments and metrics to

measure progress toward goals 

2. Develops and maintains a deep and broad knowledge of all operations and programs. 

3. Ensures that policies and procedures are consistently and fairly applied and followed. 

4. Assumes responsibility for all activities of the organization when the Executive Director is absent. 

5. Oversees and manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Education, Mission

Ministry Integration, and Information Technology departments. 

6. Attends meetings of the Board of Directors as requested by the Executive Director. 7. Maintains membership in relevant professional associations. 

8. Develops and administers a comprehensive internal and external communications and public

relations program. 

9. Attends community activities and events that are relevant to St. Labre. 

10. Interprets programs and policies to individual community members, community groups,

parents, employees, donors, and local government representatives. 

11. Promotes, advocates for, and ensures the appropriate integration of Northern Cheyenne and Crow culture and language to the greatest extent possible throughout the organization. 

12. Promptly brings to the attention of the Executive Director any activities, events, concerns, or news that may be important to the organization. 

EDUCATION:  

1. Ensures that the education program results in each student demonstrating at least one year of

growth in Reading and Math each academic year and that all students are on grade-level in

Reading and Math by the end of the 4th grade. 

2. Ensures that academic programs meet accreditation requirements of the Montana Office of 

Public Instruction (OPI) for the high school, the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) for all schools, and any other accrediting entities as may be applicable from time to time. 

3. Ensures that educational programs at all locations comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws while conforming to the religious and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. 

4. Ensures compliance with “safe environments” and other, similar, requirements as promulgated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and implemented through the Diocese of Great Falls Billings. 

5. With the Director of Schools, identifies professional and leadership development opportunities

for principals and other school leadership. 

MISSION AND MINISTRY INTEGRATION  

1. At all times, keeps the mission and vision of the organization at the forefront of actions, words and decisions. 

2. Cultivates the mission and values of the organization. 

3. Invites, educates and encourages all employees to a greater understanding and incorporation of Roman Catholic and Native American traditions into their daily work.
4. With the Director of Mission and Ministry Integration, ensures regular, annual opportunities for staff at all campuses to gather for staff development, team building, worship and reflection. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  

1. Ensures that adequate technological and information systems services and equipment are in

place to support the needs of the organization. Cancel

2. Maintains awareness of emerging and evolving technologies. Balances the “latest and greatest” 

with best practices and what is best for the organization. 

3. Aligns activities of the Information Technology department with the overall goals and objectives

of the organization. 

4. Seeks the most cost-effective solutions to meet the desired objective. 

OTHER  

1. Other duties may be assigned. 

2. * Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. 

3. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and  responsibilities to this position at any time.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 105-115 employees as well as non

supervisory employees.  

2. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.  3. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and  applicable laws.  

4. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, 

assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; 

addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

1. A Bachelor’s Degree is required but a Master’s Degree in business or education is preferred 2. Five to ten years related experience and/or training required 

3. Prior experience in a Catholic school setting is preferred 

4. Prior successful experience working with Native American populations desired. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

1. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills 

2. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life 3. Commitment to results in the education of disadvantaged students 

4. Commitment and ability to integrate Native American culture and language into activities 5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  6. Excellent interpersonal skills 

7. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students and employees 

8. Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from employees, members of the 

community, parents and donors 

9. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

10. Ability to effectively present information to public groups, and/or boards of directors 11. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational journals, financial reports, and legal  documents.  

12. Excellent computer skills  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

• Valid Montana driver's license is required  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee  must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job  include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may  be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 


• Position requires working some evenings, weekends and holiday


• Position requires travel both locally, within the State of Montana, and nationally 

Applicant must provide a completed online application, cover letter and resume.