High School Student Engagement Specialist

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

The Specialist of Scholar Life is responsible for overseeing the overall annual program of scholar activities and events at our High Schools. In this role, you must be committed to enhancing student success and promoting a sense of community and belonging among students. This role will ensure that activities such as scholar-led clubs and grade-based committees are executed efficiently and align with our school's mission and goals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, the ability to plan and execute events with multiple stakeholders, and strong organization and communication skills.  

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

• Implement and execute on standardized processes that enhance efficiency and consistency of scholar programs and events across all high school locations.

• Ensure all event procedures are clearly defined, including: roles, responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Regularly review and update standard work protocols to reflect best practices and feedback from stakeholders.

• Collaborate with school-based staff, faculty, and scholars to ensure events meet educational and developmental goals.

Scholar Activity Curation & Event Planning and Execution

• Coordinate and execute on logistics for major events, including student council meetings, prom, and scholar-led clubs.

• Ensure scholars are participating in a strong curation of activities to have a strong list to apply to college with.

• Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor negotiations, and risk management

• Develop detailed event timelines, checklists, and post-event evaluations.

• Ensure frequent analysis of attendance occurs frequently to make sure there is always strong utilization of resources.

• Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures during events.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, faculty, Network stakeholders, and external partners.

• Promote scholar life through various channels, including newsletters, social media, and school announcements.

• Serve as a liaison between student organizations and school administration

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, event outcomes, and program evaluations.

• Prepare reports and presentations for school leadership and stakeholders.

• Manage program budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proficiency in Google Suite.

Preferred Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to providing high-quality customer service.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.

The Scholar Life Specialist plays a vital role in developing and maintaining a strong scholar community within our schools. If you are passionate about education and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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