President

Under the direction and support of the Board of Trustees, the President serves as the chief executive officer, chief ambassador, and governing administrator of La Salle Academy, with responsibilities focused on spiritual and strategic leadership, fiscal management, institutional advancement, Board engagement, and external relations. The President delegates to the Principal responsibility for academic and co-curricular affairs, providing collaboration and support to the Principal in these areas. Guided by faith, the President will lead La Salle Academy by ensuring that it remains true to its mission, promoting that mission to others, and providing a vision and strategy for the future. La Salle Academy’s next President has the opportunity to lead the school through a new phase of growth – guided by the results of a nine-month, comprehensive, stakeholder-driven, strategic planning process.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Spiritual Leadership

• Serve as the animator of the culture and spiritual leader of La Salle Academy, modeling Catholic values and the dual charisms of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
• In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, develop and implement organizational goals that advance the mission of La Salle Academy. Oversee the direct implementation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring plans are translated into goals and objectives for staff.
• Provide direct oversight of the Principal, Business Manager, Director of Development, Director of Graduate Support, Social Worker, and Administrative Assistant.
• In conjunction with the Principal, provide overall direction, motivation, and guidance to faculty and staff.
• Determine optimal organizational structure, integrating the grade school, graduate support program, and overall student and family support services to improve outcomes for students and their families.
• Monitor and coordinate matters regarding employment, retention and dismissal of personnel, salaries and contracts, job assignments, performance evaluation, orientation, and training.

Community Engagement/Marketing

• Represent La Salle Academy and serve as the spokesperson for the school effectively communicating the school’s vision, philosophy, and educational goals.
• Create a highly visible identity and institutional profile to enable La Salle Academy to distinguish itself in the marketplace, ensuring continued growth and long-term sustainability.
• Build relationships with all its constituents including neighborhood, parents, students, faculty, staff, Board, alumni, business community, and donors.
• Serve as La Salle Academy’s primary contact to market programs, increase enrollment, and build additional community support.
• Liaison with the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Sisters of Saint Joseph, Lasallian Association of Miguel Schools, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
• Represent the school in its relations with the school district, Commonwealth, federal agencies, educational organizations, and accrediting agencies.

Development

• Lead all fundraising and advancement projects and events, including annual and special fundraising campaigns, in close coordination with the Director of Development, the Development team, and the Board’s Development Committee members.
• Ensure that all marketing and development plans and messages are aligned with the mission.
• Work with Development team to identify, cultivate, and request support from foundations, corporations, and individuals, stewarding relationships and hosting events.
• Approve and support annual fund, direct mail appeals, Sponsor A Student, and major gifts solicitation strategies.
• Collaborate with Board members and Director of Development to develop prospects lists and personally solicit major gifts.

Board Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Board of Trustees and the school, cultivating a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensuring open communication.
• Provide regular reports to the Board on the school, graduate support center, and all programming activities and finances.
• Share with the Board of Trustees various scenarios and possibilities for the Board to consider as it does its work focusing on the strategic future of the school, leading the development and execution of strategic and long-range plans, including major fundraising campaigns and capital improvement projects.
• Assist Board Chair in the stewardship, recruitment, and training of new board members and school volunteers.

Fiscal and Facilities Management

• Oversee the Business Manager to steward all aspects of financial, facility, and personnel operations, including the management and implementation of comprehensive financial investment initiatives, accounts payable, financial reports, budgeting and planning, audits, and payroll.
• Ensure oversight of facilities operations, security compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee the implementation of human resources policies.
• Provide financial oversight and coordinate yearly budgeting process with input from the administrative team and the Board Finance Committee.
• Create an ongoing campus master plan while overseeing the financial status of the school, including developing long- and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget, and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.
• Provide oversight to all license, zoning, and city contract regulations regarding land and construction.

Educational and Regulatory Compliance

• Cultivate and support an environment and culture for 21st Century teaching and academic excellence to flourish.
• Provide deep and ongoing support to the Principal in the monitoring of all programs of the school including curriculum, grading, testing, and reporting to parents along with disciplinary polices and standards of conduct.
• Ensure that all employees and volunteers comply with the mandates of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding the maintenance of a safe and secure environment, including clearances and mandated reporter training.
• In collaboration with the Principal, oversee the accreditation process with Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Ensure that La Salle Academy provides an environment in which professional development is supported and encouraged for all employees.