Jobs

Groton School is seeking a Director of Student Activities to contribute to an engaging and inclusive school community through the organization of student events and extracurricular activities.

Working closely with student leaders (the Student Activities Committee, Spirit Committee, and Form Officers), the Director of Student Activities will be responsible for coordinating weekend events, supporting campus clubs, and overseeing student organizations.

The Director also assigns faculty chaperones/duty teams each weekend, handles budgeting, arranges transportation, and works with outside vendors to ensure successful events.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Student Activities will be responsible for:

• Organizing weekend events for students, including dances, movie nights, and off-campus trips
• Working in partnership with the Student Activities Committee (SAC) to plan student-driven events
• Managing transportation arrangements for weekend events
• Coordinating faculty chaperones for weekend events to ensure student safety and supervision while communicating expectations and guidelines for chaperones
• Collaborating with the student Spirit Committee to organize and implement Spirit Week activities and dorm events while fostering student support for athletic contests and extracurricular events
• Overseeing student clubs and organizations on campus and supporting club leaders in event planning
• Encouraging participation in a diverse and inclusive range of student organizations
• Developing and monitoring the budget for student activities
• Working closely with outside vendors for event services, including transportation, catering, and entertainment
• Negotiating contracts, managing timelines, and meeting with vendors for events on campus
• Engaging with the Deans’ Office to align student activities with the student life philosophy and school policies
• Promoting positive student behavior at events and gatherings
• Maintaining detailed records of student activities, budgets, and participation from SAC members
• Communicating regularly with students, faculty, and other community members about school events
• Publishing weekly schedules every Monday for upcoming weekend events

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with adolescents, ideally in an academic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with colleagues across departments
• A desire to be an active member of the school community
• A willingness to submit to a pre-employment background screening