Department:               Administration

Supervisor:                 President

Status:                          Full-Time, 12 months

POSITION OVERVEW

Ursuline Academy’s Director of Mission serves to honor the school’s legacy by fully integrating the mission, identity, core values, and heritage across our campus and curriculum while fostering global connections, and advancing strategic initiatives. Serves as a member of the Academy’s Leadership Team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• Collaborates across all departments to make the school’s Catholic, Ursuline mission a lived reality
• Leads the design and implementation of a comprehensive program of mission-focused formation for all members of the the school community
• Implements activities and events related to the school’s Catholic, Ursuline identity, mission, and heritage
• Oversees the Assistant Director of Mission and Global Education in developing programming for students, faculty, and staff (liturgies, student retreats, service learning, opportunities for prayer and faith formation)
• Participates actively in the Ursuline Education Foundation mission integration gatherings, with Ursuline Education Network activities and events, and The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern and Central Provinces
• Works with the President and key leadership team members to lead the Ursuline Identity Assessment and accreditation processes in preparing required reports and documents
• Serves as the Staff liaison to the Board of Trustees Heritage and Mission committee
• Acts as a resource for the school, Alumnae, Board of Trustees, Parent Association, and others as needed regarding information on St. Angela Merici, St. Ursula, the Ursulines of the Roman Union, Catholic Church teachings, Ursuline Academy Wilmington school history and the Ursuline Education Foundation
• Designs and facilitates orientation of the Academy’s Ursuline identity for employees new to Ursuline
• Provides spiritual counseling to students, faculty, and staff and offers a supportive presence and pastoral care in times of need
• Coordinates resources a develops the Ursuline Archives to further highlight the Ursuline history and heritage across multiple platforms; including a focus on telling the Ursuline story through social and print media
• Acts as Ursuline’s liaison to the Diocese of Wilmington
• Partners with the Assistant Director of Mission and Global Education to build and strengthen Ursuline’s global education programming including the management of domestic and international connectedness to other Ursuline network schools
• Increases student and faculty knowledge on issues of multiculturalism through the lens of the Ursuline Global Network
• Expands opportunities for domestic and international travel by developing and cultivating strong relationships with Ursuline sister schools around the world, including overseeing host and study abroad programs, creating and managing itineraries, recruiting students, etc.
• Identifies areas of curriculum and instructional activities that can be infused with a global perspective, including arranging workshops and speakers for the benefit of students and the wider community
• Teaches, advises, or moderates classes or clubs relating to mission and global education as needed
• Coordinates the global education diploma and Capstone program in conjunction with the Dean of Studies, Counseling Department and Assistant Director of Heritage and Mission
• Accepts additional responsibilities as directed by the President

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a strong knowledge of Church theology and an appreciation and understanding of Ursuline spirituality and mission
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of related experience
• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching
• Experience with or passion for global education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, listening and observational skills 
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills including the ability to plan and manage projects 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, volunteers and school administration from diverse backgrounds 
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment 
• Passion for bettering the lives of students 
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Ursuline community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times regarding the Ursuline community

About http://www.ursuline.org

Founded in 1893, Ursuline Academy is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school serving upwards of 400 students per year across three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline Academy is co-ed through grade five, and serves girls only in grades six through twelve. Part of a world-wide network of more than 105 schools, Ursuline Academy has been guided by the values and mission of the Ursuline Sisters, who established the school more than a century ago. Amongst the Ursuline Sisters’ core beliefs is a commitment to self-reflective adaptation in changing times – a principle rooted in the Foundress of the Ursulines, St. Angela Merici. We prepare our students to live with faith and integrity, and to be lifelong learners and responsible global leaders. Committed to our mission of Serviam or “I will serve,” Ursuline has been a leader in education for over 125 years.

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