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Student Life Coordinator
St. Mark's School of Texas - Dallas, TX 75230
Overview
Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible
Description
Founded in 1906, St. Mark's School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School's charter states that it is "designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction." The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and who strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake.
St. Mark's aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one's own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one's own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.
Position Description
The Student Life Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive Upper School environment. This position is responsible for enhancing student experiences, promoting student well-being, and supporting the coordination of student programs and activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a student-centered mindset, and prior experience in a higher education or counseling-related environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of student programs, activities, and initiatives that enrich Upper School student life.
- Serve as a liaison between students and the Upper School administration to promote engagement, leadership, and community.
- Deliver comprehensive administrative support to the Upper School Office, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective coordination of student-related activities, calendars, programs, and events.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on Upper School programming and activities (e.g., Baccalaureate, Commencement, Final Assembly, Senior Exhibitions, ).
- Foster student growth and well-being by offering personalized support and guidance in a trusted and approachable manner.
- Provides high-level administrative support to Upper School administrators
- Manages attendance records with accuracy and consistency.
- Assist with student orientation, advisory programs, and other transitional support efforts.
- Coordinate logistics for student events, trips, and special projects in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Collaborate across departments to support campus-wide initiatives and strengthen community connections.
- Monitor students' needs and trends to recommend improvements to student life programs.
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to student engagement and participation.
- Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support Upper School events and programs.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications & Skills
- A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in counseling, education, student affairs, or a related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated three years of professional experience working in a college, university, or similar educational setting in a student affairs or advisory role.
- Proven strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong technical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; Blackbaud preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to student development, inclusion, and well-being.
- Proven track record of working with urgency and accountability.
- Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members.
- Experience planning programs and working collaboratively across departments.
- Experience working with high school students in an educational or advisory capacity is preferred.
- Familiarity with independent school environments and culture.
- Goal-oriented with a drive to achieve and think innovatively.
- Ability to operate in an environment of strict confidentiality.
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