Auxiliary Programs Director
Portledge School · Locust Valley, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$70k–$120k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee and develop all auxiliary programs — After School Programs, Rentals/Educational Events, and Summer Programming — including scheduling, staffing, and on-site supervision
- Build daily, quarterly, and annual schedules, coordinating with other school events to manage conflicts
- Manage program budgets, billing, and revenue/expense accuracy in collaboration with the Controller and CFO; ensure profitability and sustainability of all programs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participating families
- Auxiliary Programs (General Oversight): Oversee and develop all auxiliary programs — After School Programs, Rentals/Educational Events, and Summer Programming — including scheduling, staffing, and on-site supervision
- Oversee the "After 3:30 pm Club" (Lower School) and "After School Ed Programming" (Chess, Dance, etc.)
- Design daily activity schedules (outdoor play, structured/unstructured play, snacks, homework support) with staff
- Provide supervision coverage as needed
- Rentals / Educational Events: Market, plan, and coordinate on-site educational events and rentals — seasonal (e.g., coach/athletic rentals) and one-time (e.g., private clinics)
- Coverage with the Director of Facilities on maintenance, rentals, and event logistics
- Summer Programming: Design and launch a new Summer enrichment program, including concept, themes, and weekly curriculum
- Develop the operating budget, enrollment projections, and pricing with the Controller and CFO
- Build marketing/enrollment strategy with Communications and Admissions
- Establish operating procedures, schedules, and safety/supervision protocols
- Maintain flexible availability through most of the summer to oversee operations
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in auxiliary programs, after-school programming, summer programming, or related program management
- Experience in an educational setting preferred
- Experience managing instructional and care-oriented staff required
- Experience managing budgets, tracking revenue/expenses, and reporting to Controller, CFO or equivalent
- Experience with internal controls and compliance oversight for third-party vendors and contracted service providers
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to build and maintain relationships with all constituents
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple demands/projects
- Experience and knowledge of Google Suite and Blackbaud
- Flexible schedule with blocked availability for most of the summer
- CPR, First Aid, and NYS Mandated Reporter certification required