Principal

An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, 
Ursuline Academy fosters respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, 
and a commitment to service.  Inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, 
our students grow to be women of integrity who engage in their communities 
with purpose and presence.  We live with faith, courage, and joy.

Mission Statement, Ursuline Academy

Through the lens of the mission stated above, Ursuline Academy seeks a forward-thinking, results-oriented, and faith-filled Catholic leader for the role of Principal for the academic year starting July 1, 2021.

The Program 
For nearly 400 young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy offers a challenging academic program in a supportive and nurturing environment in which students are encouraged to develop as scholars and citizens in order to use their abilities to bring about positive change in our world.  A thriving campus ministry program, rich with worship, retreat, and service opportunities; a diverse arts program with theatrical and musical components; over 30 student-led clubs and co-curriculars; a competitive athletic program with 14 sports -- these elements complement the broad academic curricula and challenge our students to learn, explore, discover, and grow.  

The Position
The Principal serves as the hands-on leader of this multifaceted, student-centered experience.  S/he must work closely with faculty (approximately 35 educators) and administrators (Director of Mission, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, Director of School and College Counseling, Director of Athletics, among others) in implementing academic, faith-formation, and co-curricular programming.  Building upon the long tradition of Ursuline’s excellence, the next Principal will be asked to lead the faculty  to identify, articulate, develop, and implement an academic program that will prepare students for the world in which they will live. 

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience and measurable success in administrative matters, a sound understanding of pedagogy (including the use of technology in learning), program design, and curriculum development, and proven experience in faculty/staff  evaluation in order to lead Ursuline’s faculty to define and measure teaching excellence.  Ursuline seeks a Principal who is committed to intentional, sustained improvement in all areas of the student experience and who will keep students at the heart of decision making. We are seeking a leader with demonstrated experience in diversity, inclusion, and equity who can effectively lead our community through meaningful change.

In close collaboration with the President, the Principal will support the direction, policies, and vision of the school. S/he must be adept at working within a school setting to foster a collaborative and cohesive professional environment while being willing and able to make clear and decisive administrative decisions. Strong communication skills -- written, oral, in person, and virtually -- are essential.  

Opportunities/Challenges
With Ursuline in the early stages of a strategic planning initiative, the school’s next Principal will play a critical role in contributing to Ursuline’s progress in the following areas:

• Shaping the curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly-evolving world.
• Further developing the resources essential to supporting the health and well-being of our students.
• Partnering with others throughout the community to help Ursuline engage, sustain, and deepen our work in diversity, equity, and belonging initiatives.
• Contributing to successful enrollment management through support of the admissions process and a keen eye to retention through a high-quality student and family experience.
• Helping Ursuline develop a culture and environment that attracts, retains, and rewards teaching excellence.  
• Joining with other key contributors to envision the physical plant that best supports Ursuline’s programmatic needs.  

Qualities/Characteristics Sought
Our next Principal will fully embrace the charism and core values of St. Angela Merici, and join with our community in living with faith, courage, and joy. In addition, s/he will be:

• Passionate about and experienced in education 
• One who understands, values, and articulates well the many advantages of all-female, Catholic education
• Willing to take risks and inspire others to join in bold thinking
• An active listener with openness to diversity of perspectives and lived experiences
• Committed to racial equity and engaging in difficult conversations
• Empathetic, understanding, and attuned to the needs of others, especially our students
• Collaborative with members of all constituencies of our organization
• Optimistic and imbued with a good sense of humor
• Capable of delivering proven results for agreed-upon initiatives
• A person of integrity, respectful of the traditions of Ursuline and the efforts of others.

Next Steps
Review of applications will begin immediately.  Interested and qualified candidates  are asked to submit the following materials electronically to UArecruit@ursulineacademy.net:

• Cover letter addressing key expectations of the position
• Current resume
• Statement of personal philosophy of education
• Five references with name, email address, and phone number; (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.)

Director of Enrollment Management
The Director of Enrollment Management at Ursuline plays a key role at the Academy.  A member of the senior Administrative Team, the Director partners with leadership to ensure a stable enrollment, thereby contributing to the financial stability of the Academy and the continuation of Ursuline’s mission.  The Director has responsibility for all aspects of recruitment, admissions, and enrollment. 

This is a 12-month, exempt position in which the Director will be expected to develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven, and mission-centered enrollment strategy for the Academy.  Working collaboratively with the President and other senior leaders, s/he will refine enrollment goals and partner with Marketing/Communications to develop recruitment campaigns in support of those goals.  It is the Director’s responsibility to ensure that from inquiry through the admissions process and ultimately to enrollment, all applicants and their families have a positive experience that is reflective of the strengths and mission of our school.

The Director will be called upon to use a research-based approach to understanding Ursuline’s marketplace and to analyze data and trends to support new recruitment initiatives. S/he will be called upon to strengthen Ursuline’s ties with feeder schools, as well as to identify potential new markets and strategies for accessing them.  

Ursuline is a thriving, mission-driven community, committed to our students’ well-being and success.  The Director will partner closely with the Principal and other key administrators to monitor potential attrition and to develop strategies that would keep enrolled students engaged and thriving at Ursuline.

Broad responsibilities include:

• Manage Ursuline’s recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and retention processes.
• Thoughtfully lead and supportively develop the existing admissions team.
• Articulate clearly and with passion Ursuline’s mission and priorities to internal and external audiences, while building support within the community.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and the President in administering financial aid in support of the school’s mission and enrollment goals.
• Partner with faculty and administrative team to successfully implement initiatives to foster student retention.

Essential skills and qualifications for this position include:

• Excellent administrative, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong understanding of enrollment trends, target marketing, and prospect development on which to build a comprehensive enrollment strategy;
• Ability to collaborate and reach consensus with multiple constituencies within the school community;
• Proficiency in computer applications essential to enrollment work;
• Proficiency in data analysis and management to develop recruitment strategies and tactics;
• Initiative, energy, creativity, flexibility, and a good sense of humor.
• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred;
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.

The Director of Enrollment Management is a member of the Administrative Team, and as needed, will attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty Council. Of paramount importance is her/his willingness to learn, understand, and appreciate Ursuline’s mission and how to incorporate it into a successful strategic enrollment process.  

An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy is seeking a uniquely talented individual to join our team. Located in Dedham, MA, our school is inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline Order, and seeks to foster respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service as we prepare our students for life. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, eager to develop professionally, active participants in the school community, and committed to carrying out the mission of the school. 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to furnish a letter of intent, complete resume, and information for a minimum of three professional references to Sharon Tolland at business@ursulineacademy.net.

 

Full Time Spanish Teacher
Ursuline Academy seeks exceptional candidates for an upper School Spanish maternity leave position from mid-February through May, 2021. Ursuline seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, involved participants in the school community and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Flexibility, optimism, a collaborative and professional spirit, excellent communication skills and a commitment to Catholic education are essential. 

Candidates should have a strong background in education, an understanding of teaching highly capable adolescent girls, the ability to utilize technology effectively and teach in multiple modalities, be able to provide specific and timely feedback, and can communicate with parents in a respectful manner to share student growth. 

The ideal candidate is someone who has demonstrated high standards, enjoys teaching in a faith-filled school community, and has a real desire to contribute to the school community by effective delivery of lessons and projects designed for the Spanish II and III curricula. All candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Spanish or a related discipline (master’s preferred) with one year of high school teaching experience, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, dedication to working cooperatively with other world language teachers to maintain a strong language program, and robust interpersonal skills. 

Please submit a resume, statement of interest and the names of three references to Kathleen Thorn at kthorn@ursulineacademy.net.

Maintenance Craftsperson
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Schedule:  7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Schedule may require adjustment in the future.  Some overtime is required from time to time.

Responsibilities:  To assist with the maintenance, service, repair, and operations of all buildings and structures owned by Ursuline Academy.

Relationships
This position reports to the Director of Facilities and works closely with campus faculty, staff and vendors.

Duties:

• Miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on school buildings and property requiring journeyman skills in at least two of the following areas; carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, plumbing or other trades.
• Various functions such as maintenance and repair of roofs, doors, locks, furniture, cabinets, shelves, stairs, sinks and other building components.
• Minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as repairing and troubleshooting lights, fuses and mechanical equipment.
• Minor plumbing work not requiring a licensed plumber, such as repairing or maintaining toilets, sinks and mechanical equipment.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Ability to:

• Properly operate relevant power tools.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Work without close supervision.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to take a lead role on certain projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Five or more years’ experience in general maintenance or building construction.
• Two years supplemental training in trade or vocational courses is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and willingness and ability to learn campus software.
• A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started.

Language skills
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Work Environment:
The physical demands are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties and responsibilities articulated above.  This includes bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and walking.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and the names of three references to Sharon Tolland at business@ursulineacademy.net.

 

Position Title:    Maintenance Worker
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some overtime required.

SUMMARY
Perform a wide variety of facility, infrastructure, and utility system maintenance, repair and renovation tasks at the semi-skilled (and sometime skilled) level.

RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Director of Facilities and works closely with campus faculty, staff and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to successfully perform the following essential duties and other duties as may be assigned.

• Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous repairs, assembly and installation.
• Perform daily inspection and opening of school and walk through inspection of Academy, mechanicals and grounds.
• Perform daily cleaning/sanitation/hygiene/custodial/trash & recycling in all buildings.
• Inspect and test systems, machinery and equipment.  Repair and maintain as necessary.
• Identify supplies, equipment, machinery, etc., required to perform the job.
• Operate a variety of shop machinery and equipment and complex hand/power tools.
• Prep sports fields and gymnasiums for seasonal sports.
• Perform snow removal and sanding, landscape mowing, trimming and mulching, and use of irrigation system.
• Must be able to follow directions and work without supervision.
• Typical "other" duties include but are not limited to:
• Assisting in preparations for special events
• Assisting in traffic and parking control.
• Periodically perform maintenance on-call duty.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Three to five years’ experience performing the duties listed above is required. Three-five years’ experience in plant operations or general building trades with experience and skills in two or more of the following trades and crafts are required:  electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and HVAC.  Experience in a similar position is preferred.  Must be a self-starter and able to perform work at the semi-skilled level with some supervision background and must possess good communication and customer-service skills.  Must be knowledgeable of and follow safety rules, regulations and policies.  A high school diploma is required and a one-year certificate from college or technical school is preferred. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A current Massachusetts driver’s license is required. A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties and responsibilities articulated above. This includes bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and walking.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and the names of three references to Sharon Tolland at business@ursulineacademy.net.