Director of Student Activities at Pomfret School

Pomfret, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Budget Management, Student Engagement, Community Building, Program Coordination, Leadership, Communication, Data Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Mentoring, Collaboration

Industry

Description

Description Reporting directly to the Dean of Students and working in close partnership with the Student Life Office, the Director of Student Activities serves as a vital pillar of the community. This role is the primary architect of the student experience outside the classroom, responsible for designing and executing a high-energy, inclusive, student-focused, and transformative student activities program. The Director of Student Activities will bridge the gap between academic rigor and personal development. This isn’t just an event planner, but instead, a culture-builder who ensures that the student experience beyond the classroom and athletic fields is just as enriching. Success in this role is defined by a campus culture where every student, regardless of their interests, feels seen, heard, and engaged. The impact can be seen through the transformation of downtime as a vibrant exploration of social growth, school spirit, and lifelong memories. Requirements Essential Role Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and facilitate multiple community events on campus each week, including select Friday nights and Sunday afternoons, all Saturday nights, and all long weekends while school is in session. Produce a year-long calendar of student events to be distributed at the beginning of the school year and updated throughout the year. Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate major all-school events, including but not limited to community dinners, campus décor during religious holidays, School Dances, Prom, Milbrook Day, Senior Week Events, and the Senior Dinner. Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate student activities over Long Weekends and Head’s Holidays. Work closely with students and the Student Activity Committee to hear their ideas and help them learn how to plan and run successful events. Meet weekly with the Dean of Students to review the yearlong plan and events for the upcoming weekend. Meet weekly with the Student Activities Committee to review and plan upcoming events, including community communication and coordination with various campus departments as needed (e.g., Food Service, Facilities). Support the student newsletter. Attend School Calendar meetings. Manage a budget for student events. Create and oversee a regular feedback system for all entertainment events that includes systematic, regular reviews of data, then share it with the Dean of Students and the Student Activities Committee to develop a plan for future events. Oversee student Unity Groups and student club offerings, managing signup processes and the events calendar. Oversee student use of the Olmstead Student Union (OSU) during weekdays and on weekends. Produce and distribute the weekend schedule of events, and meet with the weekend duty team to coordinate them. Help coordinate a shuttle on Saturday evenings, Sundays, and long weekends when school is in session. Potentially teach 1-2 classes, coach two seasons, and serve as a dorm parent to combine to make a full-time position.

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Activities is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, inclusive student activities program that bridges academic and personal development. This role involves managing event calendars, overseeing student clubs, and fostering a vibrant campus culture through consistent engagement and feedback.