President, Sacred Heart Academy

Overview: Sacred Heart Academy seeks a visionary, strategic, and inspirational leader to work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Sisters of St. Joseph Board Members to oversee the school’s operations, ensure sound fiscal management, and spearhead Sacred Heart Academy’s advancement efforts by actively articulating and promoting the school's mission and philosophy within and beyond the school community.

Mission and Vision: Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, and steeped in the tradition and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of Sacred Heart Academy is to live and witness unity, reconciliation, justice, peace, and God's inclusive love to develop purposeful and successful women who “lead with heart.”

Building upon a 75-year tradition of excellence, Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) enrolls approximately 675 young women in grades 9-12. To prepare these future leaders for success in a digital and globally focused world, SHA offers a comprehensive academic program in the Arts, Mathematics, Computers, Science, Research, Business, Humanities, Theology and World Languages. In addition to academic excellence, SHA’s 23 athletic teams across 13 sports are among the most competitive on Long Island. At Sacred Heart Academy, athletes are students first.

Responsibilities: The President will oversee all day-to-day operations, financial management, staffing and strategic planning to ensure the organization effectively achieves its mission and commitment to academic excellence by ensuring SHA’s vision and mission in all academic programs.

The President will have full responsibility for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including the recruitment of a fundraising professional, to ensure the financial sustainability of the school by cultivating relationships with parents, donors, alumnae, and community partners.

Partnering with Sacred Heart Academy’s leadership team, the President will lead enrollment, marketing and branding strategies for the school devising innovative strategies to attract new students and increase enrollment.

In sum, the successful candidate will embrace and foster the mission and vision of Sacred Heart Academy and the Sisters of St. Joseph. The President will be a role model who embodies character and achievement within a culture of hard work, respect, acceptance, and Christian values. At its core, the mission of Sacred Heart Academy is to live and witness unity, reconciliation, justice, peace, and God’s inclusive love.

Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience within a salary range of $200,000-$250,000 annually.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Chair of the Search Committee at PresidentSearch@sacredheartacademyli.org on or before December 1, 2024.

Sacred Heart Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.