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Posted: 28-Mar-22
Location: Albany, New York
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Categories:
Business Management
Head of School
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Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, New York, seeks a President to build on its tremendous and extensive legacy. As the Capital Region’s only all-girls, private, Catholic, college-preparatory school for grades 6–12, Holy Names believes in the limitless potential of girls and develops confident women who are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact. Since it first opened its doors as the Academy of Notre Dame on September 10, 1884, the school has been a symbol of superb education and faith formation. Holy Names is recognized for its unique advisory structure, a full four-year college counseling program, middle school access to 9–12 courses, stellar AP results, University in the High School college credit courses, three years of hands-on guided research experience in the Science Research Program and much more.
The Academy of the Holy Names is seeking a change maker to lead this historic school into the next era of building young women into tomorrow’s leaders. Working with an extremely engaged and experienced Board of Trustees, the President will develop and implement a strategic vision that builds the school’s strong roots out into a bold new direction. Priorities for the President include fundraising, enrollment and strategic engagement with the academic, corporate and political communities in the Capital Region.
The new President will be a…
- skillful builder of a better world within the Academy of the Holy Names;
- visionary and energetic leader who exemplifies the mission of the school, embodies the values of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, and passionately embraces an academically rigorous education for young women;
- team leader possessing an inclusive management style and success working with individuals to achieve a common set of mission-driven priorities;
- proven collaborator who will engage both inside the school community as well as be the face of the school to the broader Capital Region.
The ideal candidate will…
- possess a minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent training;
- demonstrate significant leadership experience in an educational, nonprofit, corporate or civic environment; and
- be a Catholic who embraces the identity and values of AHN and is prepared to be the faith leader of the school.
The President position begins July 1, 2022. The full position profile is available HERE.
Academy of the Holy Names has engaged Catholic School Management, a division of Christian Brothers Services, to facilitate this search. Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically a letter of introduction; a resume; five professional references including names, email addresses and telephone numbers (references not contacted without candidate’s permission); and a written essay of no more than 500 words answering the question “What are the benefits of attending a girls’ school that will resonate with prospective students and parents?” Send application materials to:
Academy of the Holy Names President Search
Catholic School Management
Attn: Mary J. Foley at csmoffice@cbservices.org
The search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submission of a complete candidate packet. Learn more about Academy of the Holy Names at www.ahns.org.