POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling roughly 950 girls age 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community.

St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Auxiliary Programs and Services is a  leadership role focused on strategically  growing and managing summer programs, enrichment offerings, facility rentals, and Saints Shop revenue. The Director of Auxiliary Programs and Services will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work collaboratively across other departments of the School including the Business Office, Arts, Academics, Athletics, Communications, and Admissions. 

This role oversees the planning, development, operations, marketing, budgeting, and evaluation of all auxiliary programs and services. This position will identify opportunities for growth, develop innovative programs, and enhance community engagement in support of the School’s mission.

Successful candidates will have the energy and ambition to manage and develop St. Catherine’s School Auxiliary Programs and Services to the highest degree of excellence. They will be organized, highly attentive to detail, and motivated by authentic interest in the experience of the participants in the programs. 

Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities: Director of Afterschool Programming and Enrichment for Lower School; Auxiliary Administrative Assistant; Saint’s Shop Supervisor

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 12-month schedule

Hours of Work: Standard work week. Evening and weekend work may be required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership in program development, program management, financial management, marketing, recruiting, hiring, and personnel management.
• Design, enhance, and expand program offerings that align with long-term strategic auxiliary programs vision and financial objectives
• Continually explore innovative opportunities for leveraging the intellectual and physical assets of the School, supporting school admissions
• Annually collect and analyze input from participants and staff regarding the quality of their program experience
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships
• Oversee daily operations of and manage all auxiliary programs including but not limited to: summer programs, after school programs, Saints Shop, and facility rentals while focusing on best practices
• Work cross-departmentally to ensure participant safety, proper space utilization, technology readiness, and comprehensive program support
• Monitor revenues and expenses on a monthly basis, and in accordance with budgetary restrictions, for bottom-line performance across all programs
• In coordination with the Director of Communications, develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for all auxiliary programs that aligns with the School’s strategic branding initiatives
• Lead recruitment efforts across all programs. 
• Prepare, with the Business Office, financial reporting and review metrics for all programs
• Ensure that all auxiliary programs are in compliance with all applicable regulations of licensing and governing entities
• Coordinate and conduct real-time personnel communication and ongoing performance management for all auxiliary program staff

Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

Travel is not a requirement for this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our school community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity and Belonging please follow this link.
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CONDITIONAL OFFERS

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

BENEFITS

St. Catherine’s School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full-time position with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, exhaustive professional development and networking opportunities as well as state-of-the art facilities.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing auxiliary programs or equivalent
• The ability to think strategically in developing, enhancing, and refining summer/auxiliary programs 
• The ability to define and implement processes which support auxiliary program success
• The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all departments and divisions
• The ability to work independently with basic guidelines/parameters and minimal supervision
• The ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• A high level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the position including but not limited to the handling of confidential and sensitive data
• A demonstrated commitment to creating and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities

About St. Catherine's School

A leader in girls’ education since its founding in 1890, St. Catherine’s School is deeply committed to developing strong, smart, and confident girls who are prepared for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service. With a community of 946 girls age 3 through grade 12, St. Catherine’s combines a warm and supportive learning environment with a well-rounded and challenging curriculum designed to inspire girls to develop courage, explore their passions, and expand their hearts and minds. St. Catherine’s is one of the six member Episcopal schools of Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia. The School embraces a diversity of backgrounds, nationalities, faith traditions, experiences, and perspectives and cherishes the inclusive nature of its community.

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