PRINCIPIA INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE CHIEF EXECUTIVE SEARCH 2016 CHIEF EXECUTIVE SEARCH

The Board of Trustees of Principia has launched a global search for the position of Chief Executive. The search committee invites applications and nominations for the next leader to advance the mission of Principia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Principia seeks an executive to strategically lead and manage the institution, consistent with its mission “to serve the Cause of through appropriate channels open to it as an educational institution.” In partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive establishes the institutional vision and ensures effective operation of both campus units—the School in St. Louis, , and the College in Elsah, . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS As a dedicated Christian Scientist, the Chief Executive • Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree with notable prayerfully supports the mission professional accomplishments will be considered. of Principia. The successful • Proven leadership and management skills inside or candidate will lead and inspire outside of academia the institution as it continues to • Well-developed outreach, communication, and fulfill its mission, developing and interpersonal skills strengthening its leadership role • Skill in building consensus with multiple constituencies in the world of education. • Experience working through complexity and ambiguity • Experience building a budget and executing financial plans This opportunity requires experience leading change with DESIRED QUALITIES creativity, persistence, vision, and • Love for Principia and its mission good results at a medium or large, • Consensus builder; team builder multifaceted organization (in any • Excellent communicator; good listener field), while maintaining internal • Humility, empathy, compassion, vision enthusiasm and external support. • Experience working with a board • Experience leading a creative, multifaceted organization

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Seasoned, dedicated metaphysician • Membership in The Mother Church and active local branch church membership • Christian Science Primary class instruction

HISTORY one of the first two-year junior colleges in the nation. In 1934, In 1897, when Christian Science Principia’s new four-year liberal arts college, established practitioner Mary Kimball Morgan across the in Elsah, Illinois, graduated its began educating her two young first class. By 1960, all levels of the School had moved to the sons at home, she wasn’t setting current campus in St. Louis. Today, across both campuses, out to establish a school. But Principia enrolls more than 900 young Christian Scientists word spread quickly among the from across the and from 30 countries around thriving community of Christian the world. Boarding students at the School represent 29 Scientists in St. Louis. By the next states, and students from the College come from 37 states. year, 15 students were enrolled in “Mrs. Morgan’s school.” MISSION

Soon, the group moved from the shall seek to serve the Cause of Christian Morgans’ carriage house behind Science through appropriate channels open to it as an their home into a two-room educational institution. storefront, and a second teacher was hired. Even more students started attending. And that’s VISION how—without fanfare, but with a firm foundation in the teachings Principia is a Christian Science community of practice where of Christian Science—Principia all members are students, teachers, and healers. Through officially began in 1898. transformative opportunities, a challenging curriculum, and character education based on the teachings of Christian The first high school class Science, we examine, test, and strengthen our faith while graduated in 1906. Four years developing the skills and understanding requisite for later, the four-year program excellence. As global, outward-looking, inspired learners, we expanded to six years, resulting in serve and better the world.

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PRINCIPIA OVERVIEW

Number of Students Upper School Boarders and Day Students School: 421 49% Day Students College: 495 51% Boarders

Student Gender Ratios Alumni Principia School: 49% Male, 51% Female More than 14,000 Principia alumni live in 63 Upper School: 45% Male, 55% Female countries around the world. : 49% Male, 51% Female Financial Aid Student-to-Faculty Ratios 94% of families with a student enrolled at Principia School: 7:1 Principia School receive financial aid. Principia College: 7:1 96% of students enrolled at Principia College Average Class Size receive financial aid. 12–18 at the School The average financial aid package for new 11 at the College students is $29,116. 40% of students graduate from the College Number of Full-Time Faculty and Degrees with zero debt. Principia School: 63 Principia College: 65 Campus Acreage School campus = 360 acres 44% of Upper School faculty hold advanced College campus = 2,600 acres degrees. 65% of College faculty hold terminal degrees. More information about Principia School and Principia College can be found at our website: www.principia.edu.

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NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Over the last several years, Principia has experienced significant improvements on both campuses, reflecting higher academic standards, a varied and enriching student experience, improved professional development programs, and a strong leadership team. This has been accomplished with the Chief Executive also serving in the capacity of College President, creating significant demands on time, SCHOOL FACTS focus, and skills. To create more capacity for both leading the institution forward strategically as well as meeting the • Academic levels from needs of both campuses in maintaining their high standards, pre-kindergarten the Board is establishing separate positions for the Chief through grade 12 Executive and the College President. The College President, • AP and college-credit Head of School, and the heads of the shared business classes offered services (Enrollment, Advancement, Marketing, Human • 16 interscholastic Resources, Legal, etc.) will report to the Chief Executive. Upper School sports options Specific areas of need and/or opportunity: • A boarding program for grades 7–12 • Address vital questions about future direction as • Well-appointed Principia pursues its mission of serving the Cause of facilities for athletics Christian Science in the 21st century. and the arts • Partner with the Board to tackle strategic long-term issues. Support productive collaboration among COLLEGE FACTS Trustees, campus leaders, and other stakeholders to consider issues, generate ideas, and recommend • 60% of students study directions. abroad • Oversee the shared business services departments, • Campus designated addressing coordination and integration across both a National Historic campuses, consistency across the institution, and Landmark in 1993 smoother, more efficient ways of working. • 11 historic buildings • Work with the Board and campus leaders to match designed by renowned Principia’s structure and program to student enrollment. architect Bernard • Consider and implement strategies to better engage, Maybeck encourage, and support students in their practice of • 25 majors Christian Science. • 18 varsity athletic • Guide the institution in adapting to and adopting teams progressive use of technology while delivering a handwrought, experience-based education.

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APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited VISION 2020: PRINCIPIA’S to contact our search consultant, STRATEGIC PLAN Jeff Bradley of Educators’ Core Goals Collaborative, for further information and application Principia has identified five core goals as instructions. To nominate a priorities in the current strategic plan. We candidate for consideration, expect to realize our vision for 2020 by please contact Jeff Bradley or focusing in concrete, measurable ways on complete the nomination form at these goals: www.principia.edu/ce-nomination. • Strengthen Educational Excellence Jeff Bradley, Partner • Promote Christian Science-Based Educators’ Collaborative Character Education [email protected] • Nurture Success Beyond Principia 603.545.7689 • Grow Enrollment • Steward Resources Responsibly

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