Principal

UofDJesuit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy seeks a dynamic Principal to lead the academic and co-curricular programs while upholding the Jesuit mission.

The Principal collaborates with the President and administrative team, supervises staff, supports student success, and ensures alignment with Ignatian values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school-wide educational program and co-curricular offerings to reflect Jesuit values.
• Oversee daily operations and align them with Catholic and Ignatian mission.
• Supervise and develop faculty and staff; support student success and well-being.

Job description

At the University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy we strive toprovidea well-rounded, inclusive employee experience grounded in mutual respect and accountability.Our students, faculty, and staff mirror the diversity of Metro Detroit.We invest in our employees and foster their professional and spiritual growth.As membersofthe Jesuit Schools Network, employees belong to larger communities rooted in Jesuit education and Ignatian spirituality. We foster clear communication and a shared vision created by faculty, staff, and administration.

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider a candidate’s religious affiliation in its employment decisions, consistent with State and Federal law.

As we enter our sesquicentennial year of academic excellence and forming Men for Others, U of D Jesuit is seeking a dynamic individual with excellent leadership qualities to serve as its next long-term Principal. The Principal is the educational leader responsible for implementing the school’s Jesuit mission, overseeing academic and co‑curricular programs, and leading all administrative functions in alignment with Catholic and Ignatian values.

The Principal reports to the President and serves as the supervisory team leader for the academic staff and faculty.

The role integrates academic leadership, staff management, student support, and mission fidelity.

The Principal shares these administrative responsibilities with the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, and the Assistant Principal for the Academy.

Under the leadership of the school’s President, the Principal works together with these administrators and other directors of school programs as a team, meeting regularly to assure the effective operation of the school.