This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the recognition and development of the enormous potential of young women.
Established in 1858, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. Sacred Heart education at Woodlands Academy is grounded in effective, innovative, educational practices to empower girls seeking academic excellence; the school aims to create thoughtful, curious, and informed global citizens. Woodlands Academy transforms young women within a differentiated, relational dynamic which upholds the dignity of each member of the school community.
The Director is a committed professional who challenges and supports Woodlands Academy boarding students and adult team members to perform at their best in every area of their school/work lives. The Director enthusiastically accepts the role of acting in loco parentis for the boarding students, while maintaining open communication with students’ families and guardians; throughout, the Director must maintain an acknowledgement and understanding of diverse and multicultural perspectives. This position requires strategic leadership, the creation, oversight and implementation of boarding programing, and the management of day-to-day support for a national and international community of female boarding students at the secondary level.
The Director oversees the administration of safety, health and emergency responses, student transportation, residence life budgets, extracurricular activities, and the overall development of individual students and the community of students and adults.
The Director of Residence Life reports to the Associate Head of School and works closely with the Academic Team and Administration to ensure successful support for both boarding and day school objectives.