Employment Opportunities

Associate Director of Communications

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks an Associate Director of Communications for the 2021-2022 school year. The Associate Director of Communications plays a pivotal role in strategically promoting Ursuline Academy. Reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Associate Director of Communications oversees the areas of marketing, communications and public relations, and is responsible for all internal and external communications for the school - including digital technology and social media.

The Associate Director of Communications will work closely with the Director of Institutional 
Advancement, President, Principal, Board of Trustees, and Director of Enrollment  Management to develop and implement a broad, comprehensive and strategic marketing and branding plan designed to promote enrollment and fundraising.

In addition to strategic marketing, the position is responsible for communications related to 
internal and external Academy news, media relations, issues/crisis management, public and community engagement, and special events.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•     Actively promote the mission and standards of the school in all communications.
•     Develop and execute annual marketing and communication campaign plans that engage internal and external constituents in the support and promotion of the school.
•     Ensure cohesive and dynamic marketing campaign plan is applied across all formats: website, media, internal and external communications, email and mail communications, publications, and social media.
•     Manage Academy graphic design and images, designing communication materials for various purposes.
•     Manage media interactions and communications, by cultivating relationships with media 
contacts.
•     Manage all elements of The Ursu.Lines quarterly magazine and annual report.

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or closely related field Five years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations

Qualification Preferences:

Seven plus years of experience in public relations, marketing, or communications with independent schools or non-profit organizations

Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, graphic design, website content management and design, and social media marketing
 

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy!

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.

In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.

The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21st  century learning.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to employment@uanola.org with the subject line: Associate Director of Communications.

Director of Institutional Advancement

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks a Director of Institutional Advancement for the 2021-2022 school year. The Director of Institutional Advancement provides strategic vision and leadership for Ursuline Academy’s Institutional Advancement Team which comprises Development, Enrollment Management, Alumnae Relations and Communications departments.

The Director is responsible for developing and implementing school-wide strategies for all individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising; molding and implementing robust enrollment management strategies; developing and implementing alumnae events and outreach; and coordinating all internal and external communications, including branding and messaging in print and digital media.

The Director is a member of the Administrative Team and reports to the President. As a member of the Administrative Team, the Director of Institutional Advancement works collaboratively with all team members and participates in Ursuline’s organizational strategy and management.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage an Institutional Advancement Team to support the development and execution of the Institutional Advancement strategies.
• Provide dynamic leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of short and longterm goals and strategies that increase fundraising revenue growth, increased enrollment, and improved image thereby helping to ensure the achievement of organizational strategic objectives.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Establish and monitor performance and development of goals, setting objectives, establishing priorities, assigning accountabilities, and conducting annual performance appraisals.
• Ensure projections and data-driven evaluations of fundraising, enrollment, and marketing and communications goals.
• Represent Ursuline and partners with the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees to
cultivate and solicit prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify internal and external fundraising and donor communications opportunities and develop and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• In partnership with the Development Department, ensures expanding the donor base,
stewarding current donors and foundation relations, leading event planning and events, and
supervising production of essential reports.
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Enrollment Management, creates and implements a robust enrollment management plan in support of institutional goals to build awareness, engagement, and enrollment.
• Provide the Associate Director of Enrollment Management guidance regarding best practices in order to increase awareness, applications, registrations, and retention of students and their families.
• In partnership with Alumnae Relations, ensures continual and effective outreach to alumnae, leading event planning and events, and supervising alumnae database management.
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Communications, supervises the design and
implementation of all school communications in support of institutional goals to build
awareness, engagement, support, and enrollment.
• With the Finance Department and other executive staff, provides revenue projections to
support the annual school budget as well as develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Communicate a comprehensive knowledge of Ursuline to many varied audiences.
• At the request of the President, and when appropriate, is prepared to serve as Ursuline’s
spokesperson.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or Business related fields
Experience in Development or Enrollment Management required
Qualification Preferences:
Master’s Degree in Education or Business related fields

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy!

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a
Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.
In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.
The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21st century learning.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to
employment@uanola.org with the subject line: Director of Institutional Advancement.

Toddler 2 Short Term Substitute 
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks a Short Term Substitute for our Toddler Two Class effective January 2021. The Academy is looking for an individual who is dynamic, innovative, and current in their field. The qualified candidate will work full-time instructing an Early Childhood class. 
Role and Responsibilities 

As a teacher at Ursuline, you demonstrate your abilities to value the uniqueness of each student, nurture the whole person, develop leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepare Ursuline students for life in a global society.
Minimum Qualifications 

• Have at least 2 years experience in a Early Childhood Program 
• Teach students in a high quality, engaging way.
• Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students.
• Design, plan and execute rigorous classroom instruction using research-based strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date lesson plans and grades in the designated student management system.
• Work with all students to remediate gaps by teaching to the diverse learning needs of each student.
• Maintain frequent communication on student progress with student families.  Schedule and attend parent meetings and conferences.
• Ensure all students with individual learning needs have high quality modifications in place to meet the students’ needs and are on track to meet their goals.
• Sustain and monitor a safe, orderly, disciplined school environment with high academic and behavioral standards.
• Model the Ursuline mission, vision, and values in all communications with students, families, and staff.

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy! 
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.  
In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society. 
The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21^st century learning.  
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to employment@uanola.org with the subject line: Toddler 2 Short Term Substitute.

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT FOR THE CENTRAL OFFICE
 JOB DESCRIPTION

• Make corrections to the general ledger and/or bank statements for all CHI properties.
• Prepare monthly site billings for management fees and other charges from CHI accounts receivables.
• Responsible for all community’s month end close of general ledger and review of financial statements prepared by asset managers.
• Work with third party auditors on all community’s annual audit.
• Assist community managers with preparation of annual budgets for their respective communities.
• Coding accounts payable invoices as needed.
• Research outstanding accounts payable balances.
• Assist with file maintenance in accounts payable.
• Review and input data for accounts payable as needed.
• Review and approve the reconciliation of bank accounts for all communities.
• Prepare receipts and deposits for Christopher Homes, Inc.
• Monitor bank accounts managed by asset managers.
• Monitor cash balances for each community.
• Reviews and imports employee time cards into IOI payroll system via electronic import.
• Checks figures for accuracy and necessary approvals.
• Works closely with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll related issues.
• Ensure semi-monthly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be available 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and in emergency situations occurring outside normal working hours. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced & ministry oriented environment.

• Works as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.
• Maintains a professional, compassionate and welcoming attitude toward managers, co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull or push 10 pounds.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires at least three (3) years experience in Accounts Payables. Applicant must have successful track record of accomplishments.
• Must have the following computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and have the ability to operate all office equipment.
• Must be able to operate office equipment including a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
• Experience with other Financial Software is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business equivalent is required.

• Welcomes, greets and directs parishioners and visitors.  While also responding and providing general information.

• Provides secretarial and office support to the Executive Assistant, Pastor, Parochial Vicar, DRE and other staff.

• Answers telephone, while directing calls to appropriate staff direct line and/or voicemail.  This will also include providing information concerning the parish and its organizations, programs, ministries and services.

• Recording and relaying phone calls, faxes and emails to appropriate staff members.

• Respond to parish emails in a timely fashion.

• Data Entry, including ParishSoft Giving and ParishSoft Family Database.

• Coordinates information for Baptisms, Funerals and Weddings.

• Maintains and records all sacramental records, which includes: Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage.  Which also creating and issuing appropriate certificates and/or forms for each.  This also includes recording funerals and sick call registers.

• Schedules the use of parish facilities.

• Copy, scan and email correspondences and other documents, as needed.

• Prepares parish bulletin.  This includes collecting data, typing, editing and creating a layout format for the printing of the bulletin.  Final draft must be sent to Pastor for review.

• Other duties assigned by Executive Assistant or Pastor.

• Must be an active, practicing Catholic and have an excellent knowledge of the Catholic Faith and striving to live in conformity with the moral teachings of the Church.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Enjoys working with people.  A pleasant and welcoming personality is a must.

• Be self-motivated and able to multitask.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, while also having familiarity with office equipment and parish software.

• Possess excellent organizational and filing skills.

• Possess trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain confidentiality and the ability to complete routine and delegated assignments in a timely matter are essential.

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Experience in an office environment with general secretarial experience of 3-5 years-experience.

St. Angela Merici
Temporary position in housekeeping department
Position will be available for 4 to 6 weeks
15 to 20 hours per week
 If interested, please call 504-835-0324 ext. 309 and leave message for more information

•        Minimum of five years teaching or other school administrative experience.
•        Minimum of Master’s Degree – certification in educational administration preferred.
•        Knowledge of elementary school theory and practice.

• Go to nolacatholicschools.org
• Click on tab “Careers”
• Click “Job Openings’