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Job Title: Assistant Head of School and Head of Lower School

Report to:  Head of School

Receive Guidance From: Head of School

Collaborate Closely With: Head of School, School Leadership Team                        

Supervises: Lower School Faculty and Staff 

As a key member of the School’s administrative team, the Assistant Head of School and Head of Lower School will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School (ULS) through positive interaction with students and faculty.  Specifically, it is the Head of Lower School’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and core values are the center of all decisions and actions. The Head of Lower School will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among teachers, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Serve as the administrative lead of the Early Childhood through 5th grade
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Program Director and other division heads to ensure continuity of curriculum.
• Serve as a member of the School Leadership and Academic Leadership Teams contributing to school-wide strategic planning, vision and communication.
• Act as a key partner with the Director of Enrollment and the Head of School in driving retention, enrollment, and program growth in the Lower School and the transition of students to the Middle School program.
• Communicate expectations for professionalism and conduct to faculty, staff, and students and provide direct feedback to faculty and staff members on the basis of those expectations as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Observe teaching to ensure that teaching models the Liggett Approach.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Academic Leadership Team to discuss observations, goals, and next steps with assigned faculty members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of school programs, policies and procedures.
• Represent the school in regional and national professional associations, sharing with the school community information that can support the community’s growth in accordance with the school’s vision and the Liggett Approach.
• In collaboration with the Head of School, divisional colleagues, and School Leadership Team peers, identify, consider, and implement enhancements to the division’s educational program that will support a culture of innovation within the context of the Liggett Approach and in support of enrollment sustainability.
• Develop and maintain positive and mission-appropriate relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents; understand the needs of diverse groups within the division.
• Ensure that all division level programming is developed and executed in accordance with the school’s core values, mission, vision, and strategic planning.
• Develop and oversee the Division’s budget, bearing primary responsibility for achieving the school’s financial goals within the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrates consistently exemplary personal and professional ethics in keeping with ULS’s Community Values.
• Embraces all elements of ULS’s Mission.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, articulate, and pursue a compelling vision for the division in alignment with the School’s vision.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates highly effective educational leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to innovation and to collaboration.
• Possesses substantive relevant successful administrative experience.
• Possesses a minimum of five years’ successful teaching experience.

Start Date: July 2025. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, twelve-month position.  Limited travel and occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

ULS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at ULS including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

To Apply: 

University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant of School and Head of Lower School beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com.        

University Liggett School Head of Lower School Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/4gvzM33.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue

Receive Guidance From: Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue  

Collaborate Closely With: Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue                        

Supervises: Maintenance Department

The Assistant Director of Operations will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students, faculty, parents, alumni, trustees, and community members.  Specifically, the Assistant Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that the school’s mission, vision, and core values are the center of all decisions and actions. The Assistant Director of Operations will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among students, faculty, parents, alumni, trustees, and community members and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Departmental Oversight and Management 

Managing all departmental operations

• Develop a long-term preventative and annual maintenance plan with the support of the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue. Once developed, present the final product to the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue. Assign tasks to facilities team and facilities contractors and develop report(s) to update on progress.
• Manage the facilities team. This includes assigning weekly tasks, developing and reporting on team and individual performance, and identifying training opportunities for the team. 
• Plan, track, and monitor the facilities annual operating and capital budgets with the support of the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue. Budget should be developed thoughtfully and in accordance with the annual budget guidance with any additional needs planned with the CFO. 
• Develop and lead a monthly facilities meeting.
• Develop, maintain, and update facilities related policies and required training on campus to ensure that school operations and work of the maintenance department is carried out in compliance with appropriate local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Support the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue in managing  key facilities vendor relationships, including monitoring performance, setting up work schedules, incorporating into major projects, and developing and running Facilities RFPs. This includes capturing and incorporating colleague feedback and dispute resolutions. 
• Manage our facilities ticketing system and process. This includes ticket intake, training on system, ticket assignment, ticket resolution procedures, closeout process, etc. Need to develop and monitor colleague feedback on the system and report on progress. 
• Support the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue as the lead administrator on all renovation and construction projects. 
• Lead with support of the Director of Operations and Auxiliary Revenue, the recruitment and hiring of Maintenance Team members.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field; experience in an independent school setting is preferred
• Personnel management skills and 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred 
• Excellent communication skills, including strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional setting
• Ability to work independently yet also as a contributing member of a high-functioning team
• Demonstrates consistently exemplary personal and professional ethics in keeping with ULS’s Community Values.
• Embraces all elements of ULS’s Mission.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, articulate, and pursue a compelling vision for the department in alignment with the School’s vision.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates highly effective educational leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to to collaboration.
• Proficient use of Google Suite and Microsoft Suite 
• Knowledge of MasterLibrary or similar facility management system 

Screenings: TB assessment, Livescan Background Check

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Limited travel and occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Liggett is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution.   It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity,

and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at Liggett including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Position Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Position Classification: Part-Time, Non-exempt

Start Date: Immediately

University Liggett School, an independent, coeducation school for grades PreK3-12, has a long tradition as an outstanding school, known for providing the kind of innovative and exploratory experiences that connect a diverse student body with their learning in dynamic and engaging ways.  It is an inspiring place where ideas and possibilities abound. Like any school, there are traditions that form the foundation of our work in the community, and our foundation is strong.  Our charge is to be better than good enough and to understand that risk-taking, innovation, and creativity lie at the center of good teaching and learning for our students and our faculty.

Position Summary

University Liggett School is seeking Bus Drivers to transport students over specified routes to and from school and special events.  Route drivers have regular five day per week routes. Event drivers have fluctuating schedules based on scheduled school activities and events and may drive an occasional route.         

Essential Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a school bus. 
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of all bus passengers and the vehicle.
• Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points in a timely manner.
• Reports all accidents immediately; requesting police or ambulance service as needed.
• Communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
• Participates in all required training.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Position Requirements

• A valid Michigan Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Possess a valid Michigan CDL with B, P, S, endorsements and acquire a Michigan Department of Education bus driver card within 90 days of hire.
• Driving experience in transporting passengers.
• Training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess basic first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain it.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a good knowledge of bus operation and traffic laws.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor.
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
• A self-starter who works well independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, use hands, use foot controls to drive, reach with hands and arms; climb, bend, kneel, and stoop; and talk and hear.
• Must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The job responsibilities are performed on a bus; Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions.

For consideration, interested candidates are asked to submit their letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three references to Donna Root at droot@uls.org.