Director of Student Activities at George School

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Event Planning, Program Coordination, Youth Leadership, Budget Management, Financial Tracking, Club Advising, Transportation Coordination, Student Supervision, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Event Management Software, Graphic Design, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Safety Protocols, Quaker Values Adherence

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Description

Description George School, an all-gender Quaker boarding/day high school located in Newtown, PA, seeks a Director of Student Activities beginning August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Develop and coordinate comprehensive weekend activities to serve the social, educational, physical and cultural enrichment of a diverse student body. Oversee weekend and select weeknight programming, ensuring on-site leadership and supervision by the Director of Student Activities. Communicate clearly and on-schedule with the Office of Student Life, social duty staff, and communications office regarding upcoming weekend activities. Coordinate social duty assignments, including weeknight study hall supervision. Manage the student activities budget. Track expenditure per weekend and submit expenses through the Business Office’s system. Collaborate with advisors of student clubs to support club events and integrate activities into the all-school event calendar. Keep records of student club membership and ensure club funding is inline with the number of students a club serves and its purpose. Organize student transportation to and from campus for school breaks. Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB). Requirements High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Two or more years of relevant experience planning events for adolescent audiences. Previous experience in program coordination or youth leadership roles preferred. Ability to work nights and weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as event management software. Experience with basic graphic design to make posters to promote events. Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including a diverse student body and group of colleagues. Enthusiasm for working with young people and fostering a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Demonstrated commitment to upholding safety protocols and promoting responsible behavior among students during recreational activities. Commitment to the Quaker values of peace, equality, service, community, and consensus decision-making. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Activities will develop and coordinate comprehensive weekend and select weeknight activities for social, educational, physical, and cultural enrichment, while overseeing programming and ensuring on-site leadership and supervision. This role also involves managing the student activities budget, coordinating social duty assignments, supporting student clubs, and organizing student transportation for breaks.