Student Activities Director directs and oversees the development and organization of the university/college's extra-curricular programs including special events. Sets up social events and has a participatory role in the Greek system, the student government, and student run clubs. Being a Student Activities Director approves funding for various student activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Student Activities Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Student Activities Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Student Activities Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OUR SCHOOL
The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees.
Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others all so that we can go far together.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a full-time faculty position with administrative faculty status. The position will create and support the student activities program that meets the needs of a diverse student population and comes with the expectation of total involvement in the lives of students on campus. In addition, this position will also serve as a support resource and connection point for first-year students, have ongoing contact with and direct responsibility for the academic and social life of students on campus (in loco parentis), and will involve specific responsibilities that include teaching, coaching, or other afternoon program involvement, residential life duty, and student advising. Campus housing may be available.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching:
Teaching 1 section (or assisting in the Admission Office with interviews and folder reading)
Afternoon Program:
2 seasons as an athletic team coach or performing arts director
Residential Life Program:
Dorm parenting or equivalent (if housed on campus)
Member of Residential Affairs Committee
Student Life, including Planning, coordinating, and overseeing student and school-wide events:
Plan and implement student weekend programming and oversee events publicity
Manage Student Activities’ budget
Manage weekend Faculty-in-Charge (FIC) schedule, facilitate FIC team planning meetings, and maintain a visible presence during weekend activities
Faculty advisor to the Student Programming Board
Assist with the planning and implementation of commencement activities
Coordinate student break travel and transportation
Supervise the Student Center during the academic day
Oversee the Orientation Leader Program
Adjudicate student discipline for 9th grade students
Serve as an academic advisor
Weekend duties as assigned
Dean of Student Responsibilities:
Class dean responsibilities
Attend weekly meetings
Assist the Dean of Students with the opening of school
Plan and coordinate Unity Days (orientation) with the Dean of Students
Work with the Dean of Students’ Office to develop strong social and multicultural programs
Faculty Advisor to Student Council
Oversee and support student leaders in planning all-school Friday morning meetings
Organize and administer student elections
Serve on the Student Leadership Development Committee
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. is required, masters level preferred; student activities experience and teaching experience preferred; experience in coaching and/or playing interscholastic athletics, directing, and/or experience on stage in the performing arts preferred. Experience in student development and comfortable with supervising adolescents. Must have good organizational and communication skills and an awareness of how to create a fun and safe environment for students. Must be able to work collegially, be committed to working in a diverse community; have experience working and communicating with diverse populations; enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment; and must have a valid driver’s license.
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