President

President

West Catholic Preparatory High School

Philadelphia, PA

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a coeducational, college-preparatory Archdiocesan Roman Catholic high school located in West Philadelphia. Founded originally in 1916 the school has been in partnership with the De La Salle Christian Brothers since 1926. West Catholic Prep is part of a global Lasallian network committed to faith, service, and academic rigor.

The President is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the school's continued growth and success. The President will emphasize alumni and community engagement, enrollment growth, and development initiatives to support the mission and values of the Roman Catholic faith within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The President is appointed by Archbishop Nelson Pérez in collaboration with the WCP High School Board and the Office for Catholic Education (OCE). The President reports to the Chief Operating Officer of the OCE in matters pertaining to the administration of the school and works in collaboration with the WCP High School Board of Directors in accordance with the bylaws of Boards of Specified Jurisdiction in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in education, business, nonprofit, or other organizational leadership, preferably within a Catholic school setting. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Ideally, the new President will have a proven track record in strategic leadership, alumni relations, community engagement, enrollment management, and fundraising. A Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Limited regional travel required; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed.

Application Procedure

For a complete position description, listing of qualifications, and additional information on West Catholic Preparatory High School visit our website at https://apptrkr.com/6981119. To apply, please submit the following materials, confidentially and as separate PDF attachments in one email to Tara Sweeney.

• Cover letter

• Current resume

• Statement of Catholic educational philosophy

• Before employment can begin, the remaining requirements must be met: PA required clearances and a letter of recommendation from the Pastor of the parish in which you are registered.

Tara Sweeney

Lambert & Associates

Havertown, PA 19083

tsweeney@lambertassoc.com