Jesuit School Principal — Lead Academic & Mission Impact

MEMSPA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in Detroit seeks a dynamic Principal to lead the school with a strong Jesuit mission, overseeing academics, co-curriculars, and administrative operations in alignment with Catholic values.

The Principal reports to the President and collaborates with the Assistant Principals and other directors to ensure the school’s mission is lived daily and that policies, admissions, and student support reflect excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership, educational administration, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience (certified teaching experience required, school leadership experience preferred).
• Have appropriate administrative credentials (or be working toward those credentials).
• Experience with computers and navigating academic software platforms.
• Must be willing to understand and embrace the Jesuit and Catholic tradition of U of D Jesuit and develop a passion for the Mission of the School.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Must attend required abuse risk management training.
• Must adhere to policies related to boundaries with students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Jesuit and Catholic character of the school is developed and nurtured in conjunction with the President and Director of Mission.
• Articulate and promote the Jesuit mission and Ignatian vision in all school activities.
• Oversee the formation of the faculty in the Jesuit spiritual and pedagogical tradition.
• Hire faculty and staff whose values align with the school’s mission.
• Foster a school culture of academic excellence, student support, and co‑curricular enrichment.
• Work with the Academic Committee of the Board to monitor the academic program.
• Serve as a member of the President’s Leadership Team in collaboration and support of the school’s strategic vision
• Develop, evaluate, and review the school’s programs in relation to their immediate goals and the apostolic objectives of the school.
• Be present at school functions, supportive of the person with direct responsibility (i.e., Athletic Director and coaches at athletic events, campus ministers on retreats and liturgy, etc.)
• Represent the school in communication with other schools as the official spokesperson for the school community in academic and extracurricular matters.
• Represent the school to the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Detroit together with the President and the Jesuit superior.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership, educational administration, or a related field

Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience (certified teaching experience required, school leadership experience preferred)

Experience with computers and navigating academic software platforms

Jesuit and Catholic tradition understanding and passion for the Mission of the School

Tools

Administrative software platforms

Job description

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in Detroit seeks a dynamic Principal to lead the school with a strong Jesuit mission, overseeing academics, co-curriculars, and administrative operations in alignment with Catholic values.

The Principal reports to the President and collaborates with the Assistant Principals and other directors to ensure the school’s mission is lived daily and that policies, admissions, and student support reflect excellence and integrity.