About Saint Joseph's Academy

Founded in 1868 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Academy is a premier Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dedicated to educating young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. Guided by the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, SJA fosters spiritual growth, academic excellence, leadership and service to others.

St. Joseph’s Academy has been recognized as a five-time National Blue Ribbon School. With an enrollment of 1,127 students, SJA draws young women from across the greater Baton Rouge area who seek a rigorous academic program, a vibrant faith community and a lifelong sisterhood rooted in shared values.

Located on a beautiful and historic 15-acre campus on Broussard Street, SJA offers state-of-the-art facilities, including modern academic spaces, a fine arts center and athletic facilities that support a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. The school’s rich history, coupled with a commitment to innovation and mission-driven education, makes it one of Louisiana’s most respected Catholic institutions.

St. Joseph’s Academy is sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph and a member of the CSJ Mission Network.

To learn more about St. Joseph’s Academy, please visit www.sjabr.org.

About the President's Role

The President serves as the chief executive officer of St. Joseph’s Academy and is responsible for advancing the school’s mission, strategic vision and institutional sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President provides inspirational and mission-centered leadership while working in close collaboration with the Principal, administrative team, faculty, staff and the Sisters of St. Joseph.

The next President will:

• Be a practicing Catholic who embraces and lives the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
• Serve as the chief ambassador for St. Joseph’s Academy, strengthening relationships with students, alumnae, parents, faculty, staff and the broader Baton Rouge community.
• Lead with faith, vision and integrity, inspiring collaboration and a shared sense of mission.
• Advance institutional growth through strategic planning, enrollment management, advancement and community engagement.
• Champion academic excellence, faith formation and co-curricular innovation in partnership with the Principal and school leadership.
• Steward the Academy’s financial health and long-term vitality in alignment with its mission and strategic goals.

Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity by reviewing the search prospectus. https://bit.ly/sjaprospectus 

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next President. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in July 2026.

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments.

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school’s current needs as you understand them.
• Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.

About Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions

Partners in Mission Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation’s leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients’ missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives — and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, our team of dedicated search consultants has identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse independent Catholic school leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.

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