Director of Student Activities

Director of Student Activities Stow, MA, United States of America | req2390 Posted on: 10/03/2026 Position: Director of Student Activities Location: Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International Start Date: July 1, 2026 Masters Academy International Masters Academy International (MAI) is New England’s only school that intentionally integrates professional-level athletic training with Tier 1 academics to prepare future leaders who excel in sport, scholarship, and life. Our students pursue ambitious goals on the field and in the classroom, and the residential experience is an essential part of that journey. At MAI, the life students live outside the classroom is just as important as the work they do within it. A vibrant, well-designed residential life program builds community, supports well-being, and helps young people develop independence, leadership, and global awareness. About the Role MAI seeks a Director of Student Activities to design and lead a dynamic residential life experience that enriches the lives of our student-athletes beyond the classroom and the playing field. This leader will shape the social, cultural, and recreational life of the campus, creating meaningful opportunities for connection, exploration, and leadership. The Director of Student Activities is responsible for developing a comprehensive activities program that engages a diverse student body while strengthening community culture and supporting student well-being. This includes overseeing student clubs and leadership organizations, designing weekend and evening programming, developing unique campus traditions, and ensuring all activities are safe, inclusive, and well executed. This role requires a creative program designer, an exceptional relationship builder, and a disciplined operational leader. The ideal candidate understands the rhythms of boarding school life and thrives in environments where community, mentorship, and student leadership are central to the mission. What You Will Do The Director of Student Activities will oversee the operational and strategic coordination of student life programming, including managing the student activities budget, maintaining the campus activities calendar, and coordinating logistics for events, trips, and shared activity spaces. The role works closely with residential, academic, and athletics leadership to ensure strong alignment across the student experience while supervising event planning processes and supporting effective student governance. The director also ensures compliance with school policies and safeguarding standards, monitors student conduct at events, and serves as a key liaison with families, faculty, and school leadership while supporting orientation programs and maintaining clear, consistent communication with the wider community. Who You Are We are seeking a mission-aligned educator who is deeply committed to student well-being and character formation. The ideal candidate is a creative and thoughtful program designer who enjoys building meaningful experiences for young people and is comfortable working with a diverse, international student population. This individual is highly organized and operationally strong, able to manage complex logistics and multiple events while maintaining a calm, approachable presence as a trusted mentor to students. They thrive in collaborative environments, build strong partnerships with faculty, residential staff, and administrators, and believe that student leadership and active engagement are essential to fostering a healthy and vibrant community. Qualifications •Significant experience in residential life, student activities, or student affairs within a boarding school, university, or similar residential environment. •Demonstrated success in designing student programming and managing events or extracurricular initiatives. •Strong leadership skills, with experience developing student leaders and managing teams. •Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. •Strong organizational and project management skills. •Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by residential programming. •Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in education, student affairs, or a related field preferred. •Ability to live on campus and participate in the residential duty rotation strongly preferred. To view the full Role Profile, please click here. Compensation and Benefits The salary range is $90,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more. Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30th April 2026 Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.