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Why GUS? Glen Urquhart School (GUS) is a small, mission-driven, progressive PK–8 school where teachers are known, trusted, and empowered to do meaningful work. Founded in 1977 and located in Beverly Farms on Massachusetts’ North Shore, GUS is rooted in experiential, place-based learning, and a deeply collaborative culture.

Description: Glen Urquhart School seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader to serve as Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs. This year-round, full-time position is a member of the GUS Administrative Team and plays a critical role in advancing the School’s mission through the development, management, and growth of non-tuition, revenue-generating programs.

The Director oversees all summer and auxiliary programming—including AfterSchool, SUMMER@GUS, FUN@GUS vacation camp programs, EXPLORE@GUS enrichment classes, and transportation — and works collaboratively across departments to ensure these programs are mission-aligned, financially sound, and strategically positioned for long-term growth.

Reporting directly to the Head of School and working closely with the Director of Finance, the Director of Summer + Auxiliary Programs is a key partner in identifying opportunities to expand program offerings, leverage campus and faculty expertise, and grow auxiliary income in thoughtful, sustainable ways.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership & Administrative Team Partnership

• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the GUS Administrative Team, contributing to school-wide planning, decision-making, and long-range strategy
• Partner closely with the Head of School and Director of Finance to set financial goals, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for strategic growth in auxiliary revenue
• Build strong connections between academic programming and auxiliary offerings, leveraging the School’s mission, people, and campus in creative and mission-aligned ways
• Think expansively and entrepreneurially about new programs, partnerships, and offerings that strengthen both community engagement and financial sustainability

Program Oversight & Development

• Direct and oversee SUMMER@GUS, an ACA-accredited camp with an outstanding reputation across the North Shore
• Develop, implement, and manage auxiliary programs during the academic year, including AfterSchool, vacation programming, transportation, and enrichment offerings
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise year-round and seasonal staff for all summer and auxiliary programs, ensuring strong leadership, clear expectations, and a positive, mission-aligned culture
• Build staffing models that balance program quality, financial sustainability, and the developmental needs of children
• Ensure program quality, safety, and consistency across all auxiliary offerings
• Evaluate programs regularly for both financial viability and mission alignment, making data-informed recommendations for growth and program refinements
• Create an annual department budget and manage resources to operate within financial expectations and benchmarks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: At GUS, we recognize that there are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at each applicant’s experience to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. That said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
• Five to seven years of administrative leadership experience in summer, auxiliary, or youth-serving programs, preferably in a nonprofit or independent school setting
• Experience working directly with children and families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and CampBrain (or other camp management system); comfort learning new platforms and using data to inform decisions.
• Top-notch organizational and operational management skills
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with innovation and growth
• Familiarity with marketing, enrollment, and program promotion
• Participation in or familiarity with professional organizations such as SPARC, ACA, or similar associations is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Glen Urquhart School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment, or other programs and activities.

Please visit us on the web:  www.gus.org/employment  for more opportunities