Director of Auxiliary Programs - Moorestown Friends School

SPARC • Moorestown, NJ

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About The Position

Moorestown Friends School seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial, and mission-aligned Director of Auxiliary Programs to lead a newly created, year-round department responsible for growing and managing all auxiliary programming at MFS. This position represents a significant institutional investment and a major strategic priority for the school, rooted in the findings and recommendations of a comprehensive auxiliary programs review completed by SPARC in early 2026.
The Director of Auxiliary Programs will be the primary architect of a coordinated, thriving auxiliary enterprise that is fully aligned with MFS's Quaker values and mission, serves current and prospective families, generates meaningful non-tuition revenue, and elevates the school's visibility and brand within the wider community. The Director will report to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) and will partner closely with school leadership, faculty, and key departments across the institution.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, experienced leader who is energized by the chance to build something with purpose, bringing cohesion, quality, and intentionality to a portfolio of existing programs while envisioning and launching new initiatives rooted in MFS's distinctive strengths.
Founded in 1785, Moorestown Friends School is a coeducational Quaker day school in Moorestown, New Jersey, serving approximately 600 students from Preschool through Grade 12. MFS is known throughout the region for combining rigorous, inquiry-driven academics with a deep commitment to Quaker values - peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship - that shape the culture of daily life. With a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, a richly diverse student body (58% students of color), and more than 70 clubs and affinity groups, MFS fosters a school community where every student is known, valued, and supported.
Auxiliary programming at MFS, which includes Extended Day, after-school clubs, summer camps, and facility rentals, is already underway and serves as an important extension of the school's mission. The Director of Auxiliary Programs will build upon this foundation, bringing unity, strategic vision, and expanded capacity to everything the school offers beyond the regular academic day.
In early 2026, MFS engaged SPARC (Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative) to conduct a comprehensive audit of auxiliary programs and develop strategic recommendations. Among the primary findings was a clear and urgent call to invest in dedicated leadership: a full-time Director of Auxiliary Programs to consolidate, coordinate, and grow a cohesive auxiliary enterprise.
This newly created role has been designed in direct response to that recommendation. The Director will be charged with achieving the school's top three strategic priorities for auxiliary programs:
Generate additional net operating revenue that strengthens MFS's long-term financial sustainability.
Cultivate admissions applicants by engaging youth, especially prospective students, in high-quality experiences on campus.
Provide meaningful added value to MFS families through expanded programs and services that meet real needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Meaningful professional experience in summer programs, youth programming, auxiliary programs, recreation management, or a related field; independent school experience is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated success supervising and developing staff; proven ability to build high-performing teams across seasonal and year-round contexts.
• Proven experience building and managing program budgets, setting financial goals, and monitoring revenue and expenses with rigor and precision.
• Strong operational instincts and systems-thinking orientation; ability to design efficient, scalable processes for registration, scheduling, staffing, and logistics that improve quality and customer experience.
• Comfortable partnering with a business office/CFOO on pricing strategy, financial modeling, and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to design, launch, and grow new programs - someone who generates ideas, refines them collaboratively, and leads them through to implementation with discipline and creativity.
• Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and energized by the opportunity to build something meaningful at a mission-driven school.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify market opportunities and develop programs that simultaneously achieve revenue, admissions, and community value goals.
• Deep respect for and commitment to Quaker values, including equity, community, integrity, and stewardship - and the ability to authentically embody those values in program design and daily leadership.
• Genuine affinity for children and young people, and enthusiasm for the culture and community of an independent day school.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, external partners, and community organizations.
• Collaborative and collegial leadership style; a natural partner who seeks to advance shared goals and builds relationships across departments.
• Comfortable stepping into a newly created role, building trust across a complex community, and gradually extending coordination and leadership across an evolving portfolio.
• A personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience creating an inclusive school culture
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service orientation with high expectations for program quality, family experience, and timely communication.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to safety, compliance, and the well-being of all participants.
• Proficiency with standard office tools; comfort with registration platforms, CRM systems, or camp management software; willingness to learn new systems and use data to inform decisions.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and extended summer hours as programming demands.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
• independent school experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic leader for all auxiliary programming at MFS, establishing a clear vision, goals, and multi-year plan for the department's growth.
• Build and lead a cohesive Auxiliary Department with shared standards, accountability, and a unified sense of purpose aligned with MFS's mission and Quaker values.
• Serve as a collaborative partner to school leadership, contributing to institution-wide strategic planning conversations with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented perspective.
• Champion auxiliary programs internally, helping the MFS community understand the strategic importance and institutional value of a thriving auxiliary enterprise.
• Develop and maintain an Auxiliary Programs Advisory Group to provide strategic guidance, community perspective, and partnership support.
• Build and steward a deliberately designed portfolio of MFS-operated summer programs spanning academic, enrichment, athletic, and specialty offerings across a range of ages and audiences.
• Manage and grow relationships with external program partners, ensuring that all third-party programs hosted on campus are mission-appropriate, professionally run, and operationally sound.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate summer staff to ensure exceptional program quality, safety, and a consistently positive experience for participants and families.
• Maintain program policies, health and safety protocols, and behavioral expectations in compliance with applicable regulations and school standards.
• Regularly assess summer program quality through enrollment data, participant feedback, and financial outcomes, and use those insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for all year-round auxiliary offerings, including Extended Day, after-school clubs and enrichment, middle/upper school after-school supervision, and vacation camps.
• Bring a builder's mindset to the year-round auxiliary portfolio, regularly evaluating existing after-school offerings and leading the design and launch of new and enhanced programs that better serve MFS families, deepen the student experience beyond the academic day, and grow participation and non-tuition revenue.
• Ensure all auxiliary programs operate consistently, safely, and in alignment with MFS's educational philosophy and community values.
• Manage all facility rental inquiries, contracts, scheduling, and partnerships, ensuring that rental activity is both mission-appropriate and operationally compatible with school priorities.
• Develop a strategic facility use plan that maximizes revenue opportunity without compromising campus security or academic programming.
• Coordinate with the Director of Physical Plant, athletics, and academic leadership to ensure smooth transitions between school use and rental use.
• Partner with the CFOO on rental pricing, contract terms, and revenue goals.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for all summer and auxiliary programs, ensuring strong financial outcomes and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Set revenue goals and pricing strategies in collaboration with the CFOO; track financial performance and adjust operations as needed.
• Oversee vendor contracts, staffing models, purchasing, and payroll for the auxiliary department.
• Provide regular financial and programmatic updates to the CFOO and Head of School.
• Partner with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and execute cohesive, targeted marketing strategies for all auxiliary and summer offerings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management to ensure summer and auxiliary programs serve as an effective pipeline for school-year admissions and family engagement.
• Build community awareness and enthusiasm for MFS auxiliary programs among current families, prospective families, and the wider Moorestown-area community.
• Oversee registration systems, attendance tracking, and operational workflows that deliver a smooth, family-friendly experience for participants.
• Maintain all program records, incident reports, rental agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable local and state regulations, safety guidelines, and school policies across all auxiliary programs.

Benefits

• Moorestown Friends School offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 403b with matching contribution, and company paid life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director