President of Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School

Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, OH seeks a dynamic President to lead the school’s mission, academic program, and advancement efforts under the Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Catholic Education.

The President will report to the Associate Superintendent, oversee fundraising, campus operations, and external relations, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while guiding strategic priorities for growth.

Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church, able and willing to witness to the Catholic faith.
• Master’s degree in administration or the equivalent; combination of bachelor’s degree and additional education considered.
• Experience in Institutional Advancement/Development; fundraising and enrollment growth experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations and urban education; fiscal, facilities, and personnel management.
• Ability to inspire a shared vision and excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Successful completion of BCI and FBI background checks; VIRTUS certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as chief executive officer of the school, reporting to the Diocese through the Office of Catholic Education.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and faith leadership in line with the Church tradition.
• Direct external affairs and serve as chief fundraiser for the school.
• Liaise with board, parishes, schools, alumni, parents, and community partners.
• Supervise Principal and COO to ensure accreditation compliance and long-term viability.
• Direct Institutional Advancement and Business Departments and ensure sound fiscal management and long-term stability.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising

Visionary leadership

Education

Master’s degree in administration

Bachelor’s degree + advanced education/certification

Job description

# President of Villa Angela - St. Joseph High SchoolFull TimeVilla Angela - St. Joseph High SchoolCatholic Education - Cleveland, Ohio**Diocese of Cleveland****Office of Catholic Education****Position Opening****:****President of Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School**18491 Lakeshore Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44119https://vasj.com/The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School (VASJ) are pleased to accept applications for the position of President. Founded in 1990 when Villa Angela Academy merged with St. Joseph High School, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School is a diocesan-sponsored, co-educational, comprehensive, college preparatory high school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions. VASJ is committed to the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student. With a population of about 500 students in grades nine through twelve, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School provides young men and women with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.The President reports directly to the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools in the Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Catholic Education to advance Villa Angela – St. Joseph’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision.**Position Qualifications:*** A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church, able and willing to always give witness to the Catholic faith and demonstrating strong commitment to serving the Lord with gladness.* Master’s degree in administration or the equivalent. A combination of a bachelor’s degree and additional education, credential, and experience will be considered.* Successful experience in Institutional Advancement/Development.* Experience working with a diverse student population and/or urban education.* Experience in fiscal, facilities, and personnel management.* Ability to inspire a shared vision across constituencies in a secondary school community.* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills to build relationships that inspire support in the school’s fundraising, program development, and enrollment growth initiatives.* This position requires successful completion of both BCI and FBI background checks.* Must be VIRTUS certified or willing to become certified.**Major Responsibilities:*** Acts as the chief executive officer of the school, responsible to the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland through the Office of Catholic Education for duties and responsibilities assigned to the Office of the President.* Ensures mission effectiveness and faith leadership in keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition.* Directs the external affairs of the school and acts as the school’s chief fundraiser.* Serves as liaison for the school in its relationships with the board of advisors, area parishes, elementary schools, alumnae, parents, families, and community partners.* Supervises the Principal of Villa Angela-St. Joseph HS, the chief operating officer of the school, to ensure compliance with the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, as well as ensuring the long-term viability of VASJ.* Directs the vision and personnel of the Institutional Advancement and Business Departments.* Ensures sound fiscal management, long-term financial stability and plant viability and improvement.* Promotes the school and its programs to the extended community.* Assumes additional responsibilities as requested by the Office of Catholic Education.**For Consideration:**Submit resume, cover letter, and completed Diocesan Employment Application for consideration.**Timeline:**- Opening Notice –November 10, 2026.- Anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.## Range$120,000.00/Year — $160,000.00/Year