Student Life Coordinator - Immediate Opening

Student Life Coordinator

Location: Quest Forward High School, Santa Rosa, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of School

Position Overview:

Quest Forward High School seeks a dedicated and motivated Student Life Coordinator to join our team. This role will focus on supporting our students' social, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, ensuring a positive and productive school environment. The full-time coordinator will handle school operations, event support, and general student life responsibilities while ensuring students receive the necessary support for academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic & Behavioral Support:

• Develop, monitor, and manage academic, behavioral, and attendance contracts for students.
• Provide social-emotional support for students, including conducting check-ins and tracking progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, meetings, and interventions.
• Implement support strategies for students struggling academically or behaviorally and collaborate with faculty and parents.
• Working with the Administrative team, facilitating parent conferences when needed.

School Operations and Event Support:

• Assist with school operations, including event support, setup, and takedown for school activities and events.
• Facilitate student movement, monitor common space, and provide support for school-wide announcements.
• Facilitate field trip transportation
• Oversee ~5 student clubs and activity programs per semester

Classroom Instruction:

• Facilitate 45-minute Pathways class each week (subject may vary based on expertise and need), contributing to the school’s academic offerings.
• Plan and facilitate other classes as needed.

Additional Administrative Support:

• Working with the Admin team, help to establish and maintain community relationships that drive and ensure student access to outside activities.
• Assist school leadership with additional tasks, such as maintaining student files, assisting in scheduling, and general operational duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, or related field preferred).
• Experience: Prior experience working with high school students (teaching, counseling, or academic support roles) preferred.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional and confidential approach to working with students and families.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to engage and motivate students with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral management strategies.
• Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Sound understanding of curriculum, adolescent development, student behavior management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong leadership and management skills and a desire to be a part of a student-focused team.
• An excitement about, commitment to, and joy in working with high school students.

Compensation & Hours:

• Full-time salaried position (1.0 FTE): 40 hours/week. 
• Position will require after-school hours, including clubs, school events, and more (typically 5-7 per month).
• Salary is competitive and based on experience. Full-time benefits package available.