Groton School is seeking a director of student activities to contribute to an engaging and inclusive school community through the organization of student events and extracurricular activities.
Working closely with student leaders (the Student Activities Committee, Spirit Committee, and Form Officers), the director of student activities will be responsible for coordinating weekend events, supporting campus clubs, and overseeing student organizations.
The director also assigns faculty chaperones/duty teams each weekend, handles budgeting, arranges transportation, and works with outside vendors to ensure successful events.
Job Responsibilities
The director of student activities will be responsible for:
Organizing weekend events for students, including dances, movie nights, and off-campus trips
Working in partnership with the Student Activities Committee (SAC) to plan student-driven events
Managing transportation arrangements for weekend events
Coordinating faculty chaperones for weekend events to ensure student safety and supervision while communicating expectations and guidelines for chaperones
Collaborating with the student Spirit Committee to organize and implement Spirit Week activities and dorm events while fostering student support for athletic contests and extracurricular events
Overseeing student clubs and organizations on campus and supporting club leaders in event planning
Encouraging participation in a diverse and inclusive range of student organizations
Developing and monitoring the budget for student activities
Working closely with outside vendors for event services, including transportation, catering, and entertainment
Negotiating contracts, managing timelines, and meeting with vendors for events on campus
Engaging with the Deans’ Office to align student activities with the student life philosophy and school policies
Promoting positive student behavior at events and gatherings
Maintaining detailed records of student activities, budgets, and participation from SAC members
Communicating regularly with students, faculty, and other community members about school events
Publishing weekly schedules every Monday for upcoming weekend events
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience working with adolescents, ideally in an academic environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with colleagues across departments
A desire to be an active member of the school community
A willingness to submit to a pre-employment background screening
Founded in 1884, Groton School is a diverse community devoted to inspiring lives of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Three hundred eighty students in grades eight through twelve benefit from the guidance of more than ninety faculty members who live on a bucolic New England campus with world-class facilities, all less than an hour’s drive from Boston, Massachusetts.
Groton School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. The school complies with all government regulations regarding non-discriminating employment practices and, beyond that, provides an atmosphere that ensures all have the opportunity to succeed on their merit, qualifications, and abilities. Groton School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to jobs@groton.org
Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.