Director of Student Life
Director of Student Life
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Job Description
The Director of Student Life is a full-time role focused on enhancing the student experience through oversight of after-school care Cub Camps and student programming across all grade levels. A key priority is leading and expanding SMAs summer program ensuring it grows strategically while remaining mission-aligned and financially sustainable. This role also supports major events fundraising efforts and community engagement in collaboration with faculty Residence Life and Advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and lead evening and weekend activities for students across all grade levels with a focus on engagement for boarding students (grades 612)
- Collaborate with Residence Life and academic staff to ensure student programming supports social emotional and spiritual development
- Coordinate and oversee on-campus events field trips service projects and entertainment for day and boarding students
- Promote community wellness and a Christian worldview through meaningful student engagement
- Manage all aspects of after-school and summer programs including staffing enrollment supplies billing and budget oversight
- Track participation and gather feedback to continuously improve program quality and outcomes
- Design scalable mission-aligned programs that reflect best practices and respond to seasonal demand
- Lead planning and execution of major campus events such as OctoBEARFest and the Bear Run coordinating with staff students volunteers and vendors
- Assist with logistics facility rentals and vendor coordination for events and programs as needed
- Provide content and student impact stories to support marketing promotions and donor engagement
- Recruit schedule and coordinate volunteers for student life activities and community events
- Oversee Lower School after-school and summer programming including Cub Camps and PreK3Kindergarten offerings
- Hire train and supervise part-time staff and volunteers to ensure safe Christ-centered environments
- Maintain strong communication with Lower School faculty and parents to support satisfaction and engagement
- Expand summer programming based on demand capacity and strategic goals
- Support Advancement in executing mission-aligned fundraising and community events
- Assist with sponsorships in-kind donations logistics and volunteer coordination to support fundraising efforts
- Represent Student Life in donor engagement opportunities and communicate program impact at campus events
- Model Christ-like character and uphold student expectations in alignment with the Academys values and handbook
- Encourage student spiritual growth through mentorship and program leadership
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in education recreation child development or related field
- Minimum 23 years of experience working with children youth programs or school leadership
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- Valid Texas Drivers License required; CDL preferred
- Proficiency in planning events scheduling staff and volunteers and managing small budgets
- Understanding of Christian education child development and youth engagement
- Experience supporting fundraising events or working with a development team is a plus
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Understanding of and alignment with SMAs mission vision and core values
- Consistently maintain high levels of professionalism ethical conduct and punctuation/attendance
- Serve as a role model for students staff and families through both actions words and appearance
- Actively participate in school activities to strengthen community engagement and support retention efforts
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Salary Range - $36000 - $45000 - competitive and aligned with experience
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition discount for children enrolled at San Marcos Academy
- Professional development support
- A Christ-centered mission-driven work environment that makes an eternal impact
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
