MS Coordinator for Student Life

OUR MISSION

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Middle School Coordinator for Student Life is responsible for designing, coordinating, and overseeing student life programming for grades 6–8 that supports students’ social, emotional, and spiritual development. Working collaboratively with Division Deans and reporting to the 6–8 Rabbi, this role strengthens middle school community, student leadership, and Jewish life through developmentally appropriate, mission-aligned experiences. The coordinator manages programming from vision and planning through implementation and reflection, ensuring a cohesive and supportive student experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement grade-level and division-wide student life programming for students in grades 6–8.
• Collaborate closely with Division Deans to support student culture, community norms, and division-wide initiatives.
• Report to and partner with the 6–8 Rabbi to integrate Jewish values, learning, and rituals into student life programming.
• Plan and oversee middle school assemblies, celebrations, and commemorations connected to the Jewish calendar and school life.
• Plan and support learning activities surrounding Jewish holidays that are developmentally appropriate, experiential, and aligned with middle school curricular and student life goals.
• Support and advise middle school student leadership structures, including student council and related committees.
• Help design and facilitate leadership development experiences appropriate to middle school students.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors to align advisory programming and student life initiatives.
• Support grade-level retreats and Shabbatonim in partnership with the 6–8 Rabbi and division leadership.
• Assist with calendar planning, logistics, and supervision for student life events and programs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with faculty, students, and families regarding student life programming and expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when supporting students and managing sensitive situations.
• Serve on relevant middle school and school-wide committees as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced study in education, Jewish education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with middle school-aged students in schools, camps, or youth programming settings.
• Strong understanding of early adolescent social, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to integrate Jewish values and learning into experiential and community-based programming.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Professional judgment, flexibility, and maturity in navigating complex community dynamics.
• Commitment to a pluralistic, inclusive Jewish educational environment.
  
  

Standard On-Campus Hours

Start: M - F by 7:45 AM

End: M - Th 3:30 PM, F 2:30 PM

• All schedules are subject to change.
  
  

SALARY RANGE: $77,000 - $87,000 (annually)

For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website.

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.