Associate Director of the Upper School
Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the Goals and Criteria, these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
The Associate Director of the Upper School is a mission-driven educator and administrator responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of student life, programming, and daily operations for Grades 9–12. Working in close partnership with the Director of the Upper School, the Associate Director ensures that students experience a cohesive, engaging, and supportive environment aligned with the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria.
This role focuses on translating vision into meaningful student experiences, overseeing student life systems, supporting faculty in classroom instruction and program implementation, and maintaining a strong, visible presence in the daily life of the Upper School.
Key Responsibilities include design and oversight of programming, student support and conduct, faculty collaboration, and operational growth.