Director Of Student Development Jobs in Spring, TX

Description

Duration: 12-month contract; 10-month work (school year)

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday (occasional nights or weekends)

Hours: Full-time, 7:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (occasional earlier/later times due to events)

Mission: Rooted in the Catholic, Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy challenges young women through exceptional academic preparation and transformational experiences to lead with integrity, joy and a commitment to social justice.

Job Purpose: The Director of Student Activities coordinates a comprehensive, non-athletic high school student activities program. The Director serves as the advisor to the student council as well as a resource to clubs to encourage the development of student groups with extracurricular and co-curricular student programming. 

Faith, Community, and Dominican Charism

Ensure that the four pillars of a Dominican education (prayer, study, community, preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community.

Develop an active faith community and model Christian values.

Support prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty/staff, and parent communities.

Uphold and implement the Dominican charism and the Houston Dominican Sisters' congregational goals.

Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion by honoring the dignity of each member of the St. Agnes Academy community.

Main Responsibilities:

Student Activities

Promote and raise school spirit through oversight and execution of engaging school-wide activities throughout the year

Coordinate St. Agnes student organizations and maintain the renewal and approval process each year

In partnership with the Dean of Students, evaluate the applications for activities, fundraisers, or drives for student activities and maintain the master event calendar of events throughout the year

Conduct faculty advisor meetings each fall to educate, support, and train student activity advisors and class sponsors

Coordinate a Club Presidents meeting each fall and spring to educate, support, and train student leaders to build effective clubs on campus

Serve as a resource for student activities and advisors in the areas of membership, meeting practices, advocacy, and other areas as requested

Coordinate at least three pep rallies and additional assemblies as needed

Develop and promote student involvement in extra-curricular activities through a yearly Club Carnival

Be a conduit for external organization's requests to tap our SAA volunteer groups

Oversee all student led club fundraisers or drives

Oversee class sponsors and work collaboratively executing class sponsored events, including Welcome Week, Powder Puff, Sophomore Standoff and additional student led events

Coordinate Tiger Camp, Welcome Week including the Orientation dance, Winter Formal and support Veritas Vacation Day as needed

Serve as a resource to all students on campus to facilitate greater campus involvement

Student Council

In partnership with the co-advisor(s), coordinate all Student Council activities including but not limited to: Student Council retreats, district meetings, workshops as scheduled and available, Middle Level Student Council Leadership Workshop as space allows, TASC State Convention, and other leadership opportunities that arise

Assist the Advancement Office with student volunteer requests as received

Assist and coordinate student volunteers for Open House and other student recruitment events in partnership with Admissions

In coordination with class sponsors, facilitate Powder Puff practices and game, Orientation Week activities and other events as requested

In partnership with the co-advisor(s), assist the Student Council leadership, committees, and class leadership in execution of their duties

Assist Student Council leadership and committees with various spirit weeks, teacher recognition events, and other student led initiatives

Coordinate the election process for each grade level and student body elections

Meet with the Executive Board of Student Council to assist in planning general council meetings

Assist Exec Board in general council meetings as scheduled monthly

Support and provide guidance for activities proposed and approved of by the committees, student council and coordinate approval from Administration

Maintain record of the accounts affiliated with Student Council and ensure appropriate use of funds

Other duties

Teach two classes 

Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or Administration

Requirements

Qualifications:

Commitment to embracing the mission of St. Agnes Academy

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's preferred

Five (5) years of previous teaching and/or administration experience, preferably in areas related to student activities/affairs 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Proven leadership skills and experience 

Passion for quality education and high expectations for all students 

Model standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism

Meet schedules and deadlines

Passion for a Catholic, all-girl's educational environment

Professional attitude and appearance 

Completion of Safe Haven training

Work Environment 

St. Agnes Academy is committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse, highly skilled faculty and staff. This position operates within a professional, educational environment and regularly utilizes modern office technology, including computers, phones, printers, and digital communication tools.

Physical Demands 

The physical requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. In this position, the employee will regularly engage in a combination of seated and active work, including working at a desk or computer workstation; communicating in person, by phone, and via electronic communication; moving throughout campus/office locations; using hands and arms for routine tasks; and occasionally lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.