Dean of Students & SCS Advancement - 10 month

Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School•Schaumburg, IL

3d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Fundraising Experience
Student discipline experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CDL preferred but not required

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Represent SCS in community networking events to expand donor and sponsorship opportunities.