What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Activities position at George School and Careers?
Description:
Requirements:
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.