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Director of Student Activities at George School – Newtown, Pennsylvania

George School
Newtown, Pennsylvania, 18940, United States
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About This Position

Description:

George School, an all-gender Quaker boarding/day high school located in Newtown, PA, seeks a Director of Student Activities beginning August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.

  • Develop and coordinate comprehensive weekend activities to serve the social, educational, physical and cultural enrichment of a diverse student body.
  • Oversee weekend and select weeknight programming, ensuring on-site leadership and supervision by the Director of Student Activities.
  • Communicate clearly and on-schedule with the Office of Student Life, social duty staff, and communications office regarding upcoming weekend activities.
  • Coordinate social duty assignments, including weeknight study hall supervision.
  • Manage the student activities budget. Track expenditure per weekend and submit expenses through the Business Office’s system.
  • Collaborate with advisors of student clubs to support club events and integrate activities into the all-school event calendar.
  • Keep records of student club membership and ensure club funding is inline with the number of students a club serves and its purpose.
  • Organize student transportation to and from campus for school breaks.
  • Advise the Student Activities Board (SAB).

Requirements:
  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Two or more years of relevant experience planning events for adolescent audiences.
  • Previous experience in program coordination or youth leadership roles preferred.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as event management software.
  • Experience with basic graphic design to make posters to promote events.
  • Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including a diverse student body and group of colleagues.
  • Enthusiasm for working with young people and fostering a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated commitment to upholding safety protocols and promoting responsible behavior among students during recreational activities.
  • Commitment to the Quaker values of peace, equality, service, community, and consensus decision-making.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Job Location

Newtown, Pennsylvania, 18940, United States
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Job Location

This job is located in the Newtown, Pennsylvania, 18940, United States region.

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