About Catholic Memorial High School
Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI is seeking its next President beginning in early 2027. Catholic Memorial High School was founded by the parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in 1949. The school stands as a living memorial to 29 young men who gave their lives for their country.
CMH is an International Baccalaureate World School also offering Advance Placement courses as well. CMH is a college preparatory high school recognized for providing an outstanding and inspiring student experience that is rooted in the Catholic faith, emphasizing high academic rigor matched by high student support. Recent recognition includes Exemplary Recognition for Academic Excellence from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a Project Lead The Way Distinguished school for nine consecutive years for STEM curriculum. Catholic Memorial High School’s mission is to educate students as individuals, intellectually and spiritually. The school guides students to work to their highest, God-given potential. Catholic Memorial prepares them for post-secondary education and to become leaders who serve the Church and the world.
To learn more about this amazing school community, please visit their website here.
About the President Role
The President serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Catholic Memorial High School of Waukesha, Inc (CMH).
The President is the leader of the school brand grounded in the Catholic identity of CMH. The President is directly accountable for the business and financial affairs of CMH including strategic planning and execution, fundraising, prospective and current parent engagement, advocacy and community relations. The President is accountable to the school’s Board of Directors, who act on behalf of the Archbishop of Milwaukee in matters pertaining to the school. The President oversees a senior leadership team and others who shall assist in the successful operations of the school. The ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities is required for this role.
The President shall hire the Senior Leadership Team members. The Senior Leadership Team shall be accountable to the President and, through the President to the Board of Directors, to develop and execute the strategic plan.
Reach out to Shana Rossi directly to learn more about this exciting executive leadership opportunity.
All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of President in the first quarter of 2027.
Application Process:
Please submit the following materials in a single PDF attachment. Name the file attachment using the following template: LAST NAME, CMH, PRESIDENT.
• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school’s current needs as you understand them.
• Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.)
Should your background and experience align with the needs of the position, a member of our team will reach out to you regarding next steps.