About this position
Description:
George School, an all-gender Quaker boarding/day high school located in Newtown, PA, seeks a Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the school store, summer academy, summer day camp, children’s center, aquatics and other auxiliary programs.
- Leverage the school’s intellectual, cultural, and physical assets to expand program offerings.
- Establish and nurture a team culture rooted in excellence, equity, collaboration, and mission alignment across all auxiliary and summer programs.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, onboarding and supervision of staff for all summer and auxiliary programs.
- Ensure accessibility, equity, and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of program development.
- Assess and enhance current programs and develop new programs through market research.
- Oversee the financial performance of all auxiliary initiatives, ensuring revenue targets are met or exceeded.
- Direct financial administration for auxiliary programs, including invoicing, billing, deposits, journal entries, revenue recognition, and internal transfers.
- Oversee and maintain enrollment, billing, and staffing.
- Ensure that auxiliary programs enhance and reflect the school’s brand and reputation.
- Oversee registration platforms and enrollment processes, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and a positive family experience.
- Coordinate program communications related to enrollment, billing, attendance, and program logistics.
- Collaborate closely with George School Finance, HR, Marketing & Communications, Facilities, and program leadership to ensure effective program delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience with Auxiliary programs.
- Demonstrated success in strategic and operational leadership, including oversight of complex, multi-faceted programs that serve diverse constituencies.
- Proven experience in program development and innovation, with a track record of launching, sustaining, and scaling mission-aligned initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and maximizing non-tuition revenue to support institutional priorities.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
- Proven success in building partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, families, vendors, and community partners.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven capacity for problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making.
- Proficient in all Microsoft products and a willingness to explore maximizing database efficiencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to working towards belonging, inclusion and cultural competency.
- Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population and a style consistent with Quaker values