Head of History Jobs
Head of History jobs are open across K-12 schools, independent schools, and higher education institutions, at every level from classroom teacher with leadership duties to department head and faculty dean, with specializations in curriculum design, AP and IB program coordination, and historical research. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In addition, please include contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Job Summary
The Inclusive History Project (IHP) has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator to join our team, with a desired start date as soon as possible.
The IHP is a multi-year presidential initiative studying and documenting a comprehensive history of the University of Michigan that stretches across its three campuses and Michigan Medicine. The IHP is working to engage the entire university and neighboring communities to better understand the institution's full history, including its record of inclusion and exclusion, and to consider what actions this history demands in the present.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Coordinator to support IHP public programs and provide administrative and operational support to a small and dynamic team. This multifaceted role is central to coordinating event logistics, providing a variety of HR and financial support connected to public programs, scheduling and planning meetings with a range of affiliates and stakeholders, executing various administrative responsibilities to support IHP initiatives, and taking on special projects as needed.
This position will provide support primarily to the IHP Manager of Engagement and will also work with the IHP Assistant Manager, the IHP Managing Director, and other IHP team members.
This position requires a detail-oriented individual who will act as a key point of contact for a range of people affiliated with the IHP and work closely with project staff to provide critical support for a range of IHP activities.
This role will report to the IHP Manager of Engagement.
This is a term-limited position, with the term ending June 30, 2028, and the possibility of an extension contingent upon funding availability.
Work is hybrid, with regular in-person work on the Ann Arbor campus required. Occasional work on nights and weekends is required for IHP public programs.
Responsibilities
Events and communications support (45%)
- Coordinate event logistics, including researching and booking venues, setting up Zoom and A/V, organizing speaker itineraries, making catering arrangements, managing registration, communicating with attendees, overseeing accessibility accommodations, processing event recordings, and other forms of logistical support
- Maintain systems for event documentation, including tracking expenses, attendees, etc., and analyzing data collected from events
- Help to coordinate communications about events
- Participate in the maintenance and ongoing updates of the IHP website, ensuring timely and accurate addition of new content, including events, updates, and other relevant information
- Maintain the IHP mailing list
- Coordinate or assist with special projects related to engagement and communications, such as the IHP Annual Report, projects with the IHP Student Advisory Committee, etc.
- For senior level: Lead and execute an important subset of communications about IHP events, including targeted emails, IHP website updates, and opportunities for promotion with campus partners
Financial & HR Support (30%)
- Coordinate travel arrangements for IHP speakers and guests for public programs
- Manage financial transactions, purchasing of supplies and materials, and procurement related to public programs and other IHP activities
- Prepare and track reimbursements and reconcile PCard expenses through Emburse for faculty and staff, as well as reimbursements for students and guests
- Support hiring activities, including coordinating resume reviews, candidate communication, and interview scheduling
- For senior level: Lead employee on-boarding and off-boarding in collaboration with the Bowman Center Operations Administrator
Administrative and operational support (25%)
- Provide general administrative support to the IHP Manager of Engagement, IHP Assistant Manager, IHP Managing Director, and IHP Director of Research for the Ann Arbor campus as well as other IHP team members
- Schedule and plan in-person and virtual meetings, and provide logistical support such as circulating agendas, preparing presentation materials, booking rooms, managing Zoom, and taking meeting minutes
- Develop and maintain systems for various administrative processes related to engagement activities and day-to-day operation
- Organize and maintain program records
- Provide assistance with administering IHP grants, including working with application systems, communicating with reviewers, circulating grant applications to reviewers, facilitating evaluation processes, etc.
- For senior level: Build and maintain new systems for program tracking and analysis, including analyzing information related to IHP-funded projects and generating internal and external reports
- For senior level: Assess current administrative workflows and implement new streamlined processes as needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4 or more years of experience in general office or administrative support (Senior Level)
- 2-4 years of experience in general office or administrative support (Intermediate Level)
- Experience with event planning and support
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive) and scheduling and meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Calendar)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
The salary range:
- Intermediate Level: $42,400 to $53,000
- Senior Level: $49,120 to $61,400
Please note a higher salary may be offered based on the selected candidate's experience.
This is a term-limited position through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of an extension.
As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285673
Working Title
Inclusive History Project Program Coordinator
Job Title
Administrative Assistant Sr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Bowman Scholarship to Prac
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/27/2026
Salary
$42,400.00 - $61,400.00
Career Interest
Administration
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In addition, please include contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Job Summary
The Inclusive History Project (IHP) has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator to join our team, with a desired start date as soon as possible.
The IHP is a multi-year presidential initiative studying and documenting a comprehensive history of the University of Michigan that stretches across its three campuses and Michigan Medicine. The IHP is working to engage the entire university and neighboring communities to better understand the institution's full history, including its record of inclusion and exclusion, and to consider what actions this history demands in the present.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Coordinator to support IHP public programs and provide administrative and operational support to a small and dynamic team. This multifaceted role is central to coordinating event logistics, providing a variety of HR and financial support connected to public programs, scheduling and planning meetings with a range of affiliates and stakeholders, executing various administrative responsibilities to support IHP initiatives, and taking on special projects as needed.
This position will provide support primarily to the IHP Manager of Engagement and will also work with the IHP Assistant Manager, the IHP Managing Director, and other IHP team members.
This position requires a detail-oriented individual who will act as a key point of contact for a range of people affiliated with the IHP and work closely with project staff to provide critical support for a range of IHP activities.
This role will report to the IHP Manager of Engagement.
This is a term-limited position, with the term ending June 30, 2028, and the possibility of an extension contingent upon funding availability.
Work is hybrid, with regular in-person work on the Ann Arbor campus required. Occasional work on nights and weekends is required for IHP public programs.
Responsibilities
Events and communications support (45%)
- Coordinate event logistics, including researching and booking venues, setting up Zoom and A/V, organizing speaker itineraries, making catering arrangements, managing registration, communicating with attendees, overseeing accessibility accommodations, processing event recordings, and other forms of logistical support
- Maintain systems for event documentation, including tracking expenses, attendees, etc., and analyzing data collected from events
- Help to coordinate communications about events
- Participate in the maintenance and ongoing updates of the IHP website, ensuring timely and accurate addition of new content, including events, updates, and other relevant information
- Maintain the IHP mailing list
- Coordinate or assist with special projects related to engagement and communications, such as the IHP Annual Report, projects with the IHP Student Advisory Committee, etc.
- For senior level: Lead and execute an important subset of communications about IHP events, including targeted emails, IHP website updates, and opportunities for promotion with campus partners
Financial & HR Support (30%)
- Coordinate travel arrangements for IHP speakers and guests for public programs
- Manage financial transactions, purchasing of supplies and materials, and procurement related to public programs and other IHP activities
- Prepare and track reimbursements and reconcile PCard expenses through Emburse for faculty and staff, as well as reimbursements for students and guests
- Support hiring activities, including coordinating resume reviews, candidate communication, and interview scheduling
- For senior level: Lead employee on-boarding and off-boarding in collaboration with the Bowman Center Operations Administrator
Administrative and operational support (25%)
- Provide general administrative support to the IHP Manager of Engagement, IHP Assistant Manager, IHP Managing Director, and IHP Director of Research for the Ann Arbor campus as well as other IHP team members
- Schedule and plan in-person and virtual meetings, and provide logistical support such as circulating agendas, preparing presentation materials, booking rooms, managing Zoom, and taking meeting minutes
- Develop and maintain systems for various administrative processes related to engagement activities and day-to-day operation
- Organize and maintain program records
- Provide assistance with administering IHP grants, including working with application systems, communicating with reviewers, circulating grant applications to reviewers, facilitating evaluation processes, etc.
- For senior level: Build and maintain new systems for program tracking and analysis, including analyzing information related to IHP-funded projects and generating internal and external reports
- For senior level: Assess current administrative workflows and implement new streamlined processes as needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4 or more years of experience in general office or administrative support (Senior Level)
- 2-4 years of experience in general office or administrative support (Intermediate Level)
- Experience with event planning and support
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive) and scheduling and meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Calendar)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
The salary range:
- Intermediate Level: $42,400 to $53,000
- Senior Level: $49,120 to $61,400
Please note a higher salary may be offered based on the selected candidate's experience.
This is a term-limited position through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of an extension.
As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285673
Working Title
Inclusive History Project Program Coordinator
Job Title
Administrative Assistant Sr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Bowman Scholarship to Prac
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/27/2026
Salary
$42,400.00 - $61,400.00
Career Interest
Administration
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Who's Hiring
- Fusion Academy22
- KIPP Public Schools Northern California12
- ENS Solutions10
- Advocate Aurora Health7
- IDEA Public Schools6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education67
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Government & Public Sector3
- Science & Research2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of history jobs.
- State teaching certification in social studies, history, or a related secondary subject area
- Bachelor's or master's degree in history, education, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated classroom teaching experience, typically at the secondary or post-secondary level
- Experience designing or coordinating AP, IB, or dual-enrollment history curricula
- Familiarity with standards-aligned curriculum frameworks and assessment design
- Prior department leadership, mentoring, or instructional coaching responsibilities
Tips for Your Head of History Job Search
Tailor your resume to leadership metrics
Head of history roles expect evidence of departmental impact, not just classroom teaching. Quantify outcomes like AP pass rates, curriculum initiatives you led, or department-wide professional development programs you designed and delivered.
Highlight curriculum design experience specifically
Many postings require hands-on curriculum mapping aligned to state or national standards. Call out any frameworks you've used, such as Understanding by Design or College Board AP course redesign, and name the grade bands or exam programs you've supported.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of history openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching and leadership portfolio
Bring sample unit plans, department improvement proposals, or assessment data alongside a standard resume. Many hiring committees for head of history positions ask for evidence of instructional leadership before the first interview, not during it.
Research the school's history program before applying
Check whether the school offers AP U.S. History, IB History, or dual-enrollment courses. Tailoring your cover letter to their existing program mix shows you understand the scope of the role and can step in without a long ramp-up.
Expect a demonstration lesson in your interview
Most school hiring panels for department head roles ask finalists to teach a live or recorded lesson to current students. Prepare a source-analysis or historiography lesson that shows both your content command and your ability to model the kind of thinking you'd expect from your department.
Head of History Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of historys?
The most active employers for head of historys right now are Fusion Academy, KIPP Public Schools Northern California, and ENS Solutions, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Independent schools and charter networks tend to post the highest volume of department head openings outside the traditional public school calendar.
How many head of history jobs are remote?
About 19% of head of history openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most K-12 and higher education roles. Curriculum consulting, online program coordination, and ed-tech content roles within history education are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a head of history?
Start by earning a teaching certification and building several years of classroom experience in history or social studies at the grade level you want to lead. Take on visible leadership responsibilities such as mentoring new teachers, leading a curriculum committee, or coordinating a high-stakes exam program. A master's degree in education leadership or history strengthens your application considerably. Apply to roles that list department coordination as a primary duty to build your record before moving into a full head of department position.
Can you get a head of history job with limited leadership experience?
Yes, some schools hire strong classroom teachers into head of history roles when departmental leadership experience is limited, particularly at smaller independent schools or growing charter networks where the role is partly defined by the person who fills it. Strengthen your application by documenting any informal leadership you've done: mentoring a student teacher, writing a curriculum unit adopted department-wide, or presenting at a faculty professional development session. Frame those contributions in your cover letter as evidence of readiness to lead.
What does the head of history interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen with a principal, HR contact, or department chair, followed by an in-person or panel interview with school leadership and sometimes fellow faculty. Most schools ask finalists to deliver a demonstration lesson to current students and present a vision for the department. Final-round candidates often meet with a superintendent or academic dean before an offer is extended. The full process usually runs across multiple weeks.
Where can I find and apply to head of history jobs?
You can find and apply to head of history jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and subject area, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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