Mount Mercy Academy in Buffalo, NY, a distinctly Catholic college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its principal. Mount Mercy Academy provides an atmosphere where students are nurtured to develop their full potential as successful women of faith, knowledge, integrity and compassionate service. The successful applicant must be a practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hold a Masters degree in Administration or related field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 3 years of administrative experience at the secondary level
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the Mercy mission in education and the development of young women
• Be an effective collaborative leader with excellent communication skills, and experience in developing and motivating staff to accomplish the organization's mission
  

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications begins April 29, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation.

Please mail to:
Search Committee
President's Office
Mount Mercy Academy
88 Red Jacket Parkway
Buffalo, New York, 14220
Or email to: hiringmanager@mtmercy.org