Student Life Department Coordinator

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington DC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and program support for the High School Residential Boarding Program and serves as the primary administrative assistant to the Senior Director of Student Life. This role coordinates department logistics, communications, scheduling, data management, and evening/overnight programming (OST-style). The Coordinator facilitates cross-team collaboration with academic, health, facilities, and family partners to ensure safe, compliant, student-centered residential operations. On-campus residency is required for the duration of employment. Private staff housing is provided. Must be available to live on campus and respond to residential needs as requested by Student Life leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2+ years administrative or program coordination experience.
Ability to reside on campus and work the specified split-shift/summer schedules.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; comfortable with basic database/SIS use and reporting.
High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
Availability for occasional additional evenings/weekends.
Excellent collaboration and family-engagement skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and equitable outcomes for students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in boarding/residential, after-school/OST, youth services, or similar preferred.
Familiarity with youth supervision best practices, safety protocols, and boarding program operations.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative, operational, and program support for the High School Residential Boarding Program.
Serves as the primary administrative assistant to the Senior Director of Student Life.
Coordinates department logistics, communications, scheduling, and data management.
Manages evening/overnight programming (OST-style).
Facilitates cross-team collaboration with academic, health, facilities, and family partners.
Ensures safe, compliant, student-centered residential operations.
Responds to residential needs as requested by Student Life leadership.