Director of Student Programming and Culture

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ravenscroft School is seeking a mission-driven and community-centered leader to serve as Director of Student Programming and Culture. This role strengthens the student experience across the Middle School and Upper School by cultivating spaces where belonging identity and leadership flourish.

The Director serves as the schools primary architect for identity-affirming leadership-centered and community-building student programming. Working closely with divisional leadership the Student Life Committee and the Department of Community Culture and Belonging (CCB) this leader ensures that student programming is developmentally aligned culturally responsive and grounded in the belief that every student should feel seen valued and empowered.

This is leadership that shapes lived experiencedesigning systems structures and meaningful moments that help students connect deeply with themselves one another and the broader community.

Reports to: Associate Head of School for Community Culture and Belonging

Supervisory Responsibilities:Provides leadership and guidance to student leaders and faculty sponsors

What Youll Do:

Instructional Support:

Design and implement identify-affirming leadership-centered and community-building student programming across the Middle School and Upper School
Support advise and coordinate student affinity and alliance groups providing coaching and development for student leaders and faculty sponsors
Meet regularly with student leaders to strengthen leadership capacity ensure integrity of programming and support implementation of divisional student leadership initiatives
Mentor and advocate for students as they explore identity navigate leadership roles and contribute to school culture
Develop programming aligned with the Lead From Here Citizen Framework that cultivates cultural awareness empathy and cross-cultural competency
Design and facilitate leadership development experiences including summits retreats workshops and culturally focused gatherings
Collaborate with divisional Student Life leaders and committees to ensure consistency developmental alignment and mission coherence across programming
Partner with Divisional Leadership Teams to plan assemblies cultural celebrations leadership workshops and cross-divisional initiatives
Support Ravenscroft 101 and student transition programming to ensure a welcoming and inclusive entry into the school community
Partner with Admissions and CCB to support families with significant financial needs ensuring equitable access to programming and student experiences
Maintain strong communication with families regarding leadership opportunities cultural programming and identity-based initiatives
Collaborate with the Director of Dialogue and the Director of Global Programming to strengthen empathy dialogue and global awareness initiatives
Connect students with regional and national leadership opportunities including independent school and diversity leadership programs
Manage student-facing communication platforms and affinity/alliance resources to ensure clarity accessibility and transparency
Maintain organized systems for scheduling documentation communication and program evaluation
Serve as an active member of the Student Life Committee strengthening cross-divisional alignment and mission-driven student culture

A full list of essential functions and additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors degree
Minimum three years student life leadership experience (e.g. Grade Level Dean Assistant Dean of Students Student Life Coordinator or similar)
Experience designing enhancing or leading student life programming
Deep understanding of child and adolescent identity development and belonging
Strong facilitation communication and conflict-resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor student leaders and collaborate with faculty
Ability to analyze student engagement data to inform programming decisions
Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple priorities
Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Flexibility to attend evening events and school functions as needed
Ability to meet the physical requirements of maintaining a visible presence across campus

Preferred:

Masters degree
Experience conducting student conduct investigations and partnering with families
Familiarity with restorative practices and community-building approaches
Experience in independent school settings
Experience partnering with regional or national student leadership organizations

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates within a dynamic school environment requiring a visible and active presence across campus. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings leading workshops attending student events (including occasional evenings) and collaborating across divisions. The role requires movement throughout campus and the ability to engage actively with students and faculty in a variety of settings.

Required Experience:

Director