Student Life Coordinator

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

Saint Marys offers its student body of about 500 young men and women a rigorous Catholic liberal arts and sciences curriculum a developed fine arts program a variety of extracurricular activities regular access to the sacraments and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school Saint Marys takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young men and women who know the Truth and love the all areas of campus life Saint Marys strives to create an encounter with Christ.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Student Life Coordinator at Saint Marys Catholic High School is responsible for overseeing student activities clubs leadership programs and school spirit initiatives while supporting the schools mission of Catholic education. Working collaboratively with administration faculty students and families the Coordinator fosters a positive and engaging campus culture centered on faith academic excellence character development and community involvement. This role serves as a mentor and role model for students by promoting leadership opportunities encouraging student participation and supporting the spiritual social and emotional growth of the school community through effective communication organization creativity and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Student Leadership & Engagement

• Develops and facilitates student leadership programs that promote servant leadership faith formation school spirit and student engagement.
• Oversees and supports the House System and Student Senators to strengthen student leadership community building mentorship and school culture.
• Provides opportunities for students to grow through campus activities service projects clubs and community involvement.
• Promotes student participation in clubs leadership programs activities and school events.
• Meets regularly with club moderators student leaders and faculty advisors to support student involvement and effective programming.
• Evaluates student leadership and activity programs to ensure continuous growth and alignment with the mission of Saint Marys Catholic High School.

Clubs Activities & School Spirit

• Oversees all student clubs and organizations to ensure they remain active mission-centered and compliant with school expectations.
• Plans coordinates and supervises non-athletic co-curricular activities assemblies dances rallies spirit weeks pep rallies and recognition programs that foster school pride and community.
• Develops and maintains programs that strengthen school spirit and student engagement.
• Supports student attendance and positive sportsmanship at athletic events and school functions.
• Supervises and approves student activity publicity including posters announcements bulletin boards and promotional materials.
• Maintains records for all clubs and organizations including memberships activities and service-learning projects.

Event Operations & Administrative Support

• Collaborates with administration faculty and staff to ensure safe positive and well-supervised student experiences at school events and activities.
• Assists in coordinating the school-wide activities calendar and daily operations of the school.
• Coordinates transportation and supervision for student trips spirit activities and special events as needed.
• Coordinates and manages student activity budgets and financial processes in collaboration with the schools business office.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Principal or the Principals designee.

Faith Formation & Catholic Mission

• Collaborates with Campus Ministry and Christian Service programs to support retreats liturgical celebrations faith formation opportunities and service initiatives.
• Serves as a visible faith-filled presence on campus who models and promotes Catholic values and contributes positively to the spiritual academic and social life of the school community.
• Supports the mission of Catholic education by fostering a culture rooted in faith service leadership and community.

Community Relations & Student Support

• Assists with admissions and enrollment events including recruitment activities open houses and student ambassador programs.
• Serves as an accessible resource for students parents faculty and administration.
• Seeks and coordinates resources that support the academic spiritual social and emotional well-being of students and families.
• Maintains a visible and active presence throughout campus classrooms and school events.

Professional Growth & Collaboration

• Maintains ongoing professional development through conferences coursework committee participation and professional learning opportunities.
• Attends Diocesan meetings and collaborates with school and diocesan leadership to support Catholic education initiatives.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Principals designee.

REQUIRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strong understanding of Catholic education youth ministry adolescent development and student leadership.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal and active listening communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students parents faculty staff and community members.
• Strong organizational time management problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in planning implementing supervising and evaluating student programs and activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively delegate responsibilities and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates adaptability flexibility professionalism humility and composure in both routine and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities frequent interruptions and irregular work hours related to school events and activities.
• Skilled in conflict resolution understanding diverse perspectives and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proficient in preparing reports presentations and professional communications.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Ability to assist with student support and crisis intervention when necessary.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand walk sit reach use hands speak and hear regularly throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds as needed for student activities and events.
• Requires close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for extended periods including in varying weather conditions such as heat and cold.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining energy professionalism and composure in active and fast-paced school environments.
• The position requires flexibility to work frequent evenings and weekends.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic who is willing to support the mission of Catholic education and sign a Profession of Faith (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification BFOQ).
• Meets all Diocesan Catechist Certification and Ministry Formation requirements including ongoing recertification as required.
• Completion of Safe Environment Training and acknowledgment of the Diocesan Code of Conduct.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism confidentiality and adherence to school and diocesan policies and expectations.

Required Experience:

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