Dean of Students & SCS Advancement - 10 month in Schaumburg, Illinois at BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Job Title: Dean of Students & SCS Advancement | 10-month

Reports To: Head of School

Supervises: N/A

About the Position:

Schaumburg Christian School (SCS) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as dean of students for the Daniel Building while also supporting fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Fundraising Experience
• Student discipline experience
• CDL preferred but not required

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Must be a confessing and practicing Christian in a church of like faith
• Must be an exemplary Christian role model
• Must uphold SCS’s spiritual and academic mission and philosophy of education
• Willing to speak or lead chapels

Skills & Attributes

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a visionary leader with a strong work ethic
• Connect SCS athletic programs to the community at large.
• Ability to schedule events
• Ability to assist or create good marketing campaigns
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to schedule changes
• Excellent judgment and discernment
• Good record-keeping skills
• Ability to work with and lead others

Roles & Responsibilities

Dean of Students:

• Supervise and enforce the policies of the Student and Athletic Handbooks to maintain a structured and respectful environment.
• Track student demerits and implement disciplinary consequences in alignment with SCS policies.
• Proactively assist staff in handling student discipline issues, offering guidance and intervention strategies.
• Regularly visit classrooms and meet with staff to support student behavior and classroom management.
• Lead student engagement initiatives such as spirit days, student council, leadership development, and service groups.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, faculty, counselors, and administration regarding student concerns and necessary interventions.
• Provide reports to the administration on student behavior trends, interventions, and discipline outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a positive school culture.

Advancement: Development and Fundraising

• Lead and execute fundraising strategies to support SCS’s academic, athletic, and financial sustainability goals.
• Manage and grow the Annual Giving Campaign, including securing major gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support.
• Develop and oversee special fundraising events such as donor appreciation events, capital campaigns, and scholarship fundraisers.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to create compelling donor materials, social media campaigns, and promotional outreach.
• Track fundraising performance metrics and provide reports to administration and board members.
• Meet regularly with the Head Administrator and the advancement team
  • Collaborative efforts:
    • Annual Giving Campaign & Annual Golf Outing
    • Major school events where public relations and school intersect
    • Strategic planning
• Represent SCS in community networking events to expand donor and sponsorship opportunities.

Interested Candidates Should Provide the Following:

• Letter of Interest
• Written Testimony
• Current Resume
• Online Application

Employment Benefits

• Salary to be negotiated with the administrator
• Benefits:
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Health Insurance
  • Paid Dental Insurance
  • Paid tuition for faculty children
  • 403(b) Plan

All candidates should submit an online application through the school’s website. Any additional materials can be submitted to the school administrator, Marc Popovici, via email (marcpopovici@schaumburgchristian.com).