Director of Auxiliary Programs

Louise S McGehee School • New Orleans, LA

316d

About The Position

The position of Director of Auxiliary Programs, a newly created leadership position, provides oversight of a robust range of auxiliary programs including Before Care, After School Programs, School Year Day Camps, and Summer Camp Programs. It will be the responsibility of the new Director to build upon the high quality of existing programs while seeking new opportunities for growth and expansion. The Director of Auxiliary Programs will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work collaboratively across other departments of the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A disciplined, results-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment.
• Well-developed strategic, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Interest and competence to interact with a diversity of accomplished individuals.
• An expert in youth development programming, demonstrating current and thorough knowledge of regulations, applicable laws, trends, best practices and new developments in the field.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation).
• Expertise with Google products, Excel, database management (preferably CampBrain), website content management, and digital media.
• Expertise in marketing summer or similar programs using various technology resources, including social media.
• Active engagement in professional development.
• Commitment to the mission of Louise S. McGehee School and willing to serve as an ambassador for the School both internally and externally.
• An independent and strategic thinker capable of understanding the full scope of projects, while seeing individual tasks through to completion.
• A positive outlook, and a sense of humor.
• The ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee dynamic programs that align with the school’s mission, support enrollment goals, and contribute to annual and long-term revenue goals.
• Strategically evaluate, refine, and, when appropriate, expand summer and auxiliary programs to meet the diverse developmental needs of current and prospective participants.
• Assess and establish partnerships with local organizations and businesses to enhance program offerings and community engagement.
• Collaborate with school leadership, administration, and faculty to ensure all summer and auxiliary programs align with the school’s mission and educational philosophy.
• Explore opportunities to leverage the school’s intellectual and physical resources for program development and growth.
• Ensure all summer and auxiliary program participants have a safe and positive experience.
• Oversee ongoing curriculum development for all summer and enrichment programs in coordination with program staff.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support of all faculty and staff of auxiliary programs, including any third-party providers.
• Lead and oversee safety protocols and security measures, ensuring a secure and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure that the Auxiliary Programs’ financial performance meets or exceeds budgeted expectations.
• Prepare annual budget covering all aspects of program expenses and revenues to ensure profitability.
• Coordinate with the Business Office to monitor revenues and expenses in accordance with budgetary restrictions.
• Effectively promote the programs to achieve the enrollment and revenue targets.
• In coordination with the Marketing department, develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for all auxiliary programs.
• Ensure that auxiliary programs have an effective and accurate web presence, including the website and social media.
• Coordinate and organize registration processes for summer and auxiliary programs.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive summer and auxiliary program database.
• In coordination with the Human Resources Department, hire and manage to build a qualified, effective, and customer-focused team.
• Manage year round auxiliary program employees.
• Recruit, hire, and train all summer and auxiliary program seasonal and part time employees.
• Maintain a commitment to student and employee diversity.
• Cultivate a professional network of colleagues at other institutions to serve as a resource for new ideas.

Benefits

• Full-Time (12-month) position.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree