What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Auxiliary Programs position at Louise S. McGehee School?
Description:
Department: Operations
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Job Type: Full-Time (12-month)
Start Date: June 1, 2025
About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification.
The Louise S. McGehee School's mission is to provide each girl with the foundation to realize her individual potential through a rigorous academic education guided by honor, service and leadership. In this dynamic, inclusive community, students develop lifelong learning skills through the use of critical and ethical thinking. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com.
Position Overview
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.
Hours of Work
Monday through Friday; core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work and occasional travel may be required as job duties demand.
Auxiliary Programs
Before Care provides a free, supervised space where students can start their day in a safe and welcoming environment before classes begin. This program typically opens before classes begin, offering quiet activities and a chance for students to ease into their day.
Aftercare is a paid program available in the afternoons, designed to extend care for students whose families require a later pick-up time. While this program includes supervised activities, its primary focus is to provide a structured environment where students can complete homework, engage in play, or socialize in a safe and friendly environment.
Afterschool Enrichment are fee-based programs for Pre-K through 7th Grade students. These programs provide hands-on experiences in various subjects, such as life skills, creative arts, STEM, music, languages, and physical fitness. Classes are scheduled in convenient after-school sessions, giving students the chance to pursue passions and discover new talents.
School Year Day Camps take place during extended school breaks, offering students engaging and seasonally themed experiences. These camps provide a dynamic extension of our popular Summer Camp programming, delivering hands-on activities designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and fun—all in a structured, supportive environment.
Summer Camp Programs provide various dynamic, age-appropriate experiences designed to engage and inspire students throughout the summer. Pre-K through 8th-grade students can participate in specialized workshops, academic support programs, athletic camps, and a Counselor-in-Training program.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Program Development
Design and oversee dynamic programs that align with the school’s mission, support enrollment goals, and contribute to annual and long-term revenue goals.
Ensure all summer and auxiliary program participants have a safe and positive experience.
Ensure that the Auxiliary Programs’ financial performance meets or exceeds budgeted expectations.
Effectively promote the programs to achieve the enrollment and revenue targets.
Ensure that the administration of auxiliary programs is efficient and effective.
In coordination with the Human Resources Department, hire and manage to build a qualified, effective, and customer-focused team.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful Candidates Will Have The Experience And Drive To Develop McGehee’s Auxiliary Programs To The Highest Degree Of Educational And Financial Excellence. They Will Be Motivated By An Entrepreneurial Spirit And Committed To Continuous Innovation. The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative Of Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required To Perform Essential Functions Of The Job:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health and safety. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
The Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.
If you have questions, please email careers@mcgeheeschool.com.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Job Type: Full-Time (12-month)
Start Date: June 1, 2025
About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification.
The Louise S. McGehee School's mission is to provide each girl with the foundation to realize her individual potential through a rigorous academic education guided by honor, service and leadership. In this dynamic, inclusive community, students develop lifelong learning skills through the use of critical and ethical thinking. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com.
Position Overview
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.
Hours of Work
Monday through Friday; core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work and occasional travel may be required as job duties demand.
Auxiliary Programs
Before Care provides a free, supervised space where students can start their day in a safe and welcoming environment before classes begin. This program typically opens before classes begin, offering quiet activities and a chance for students to ease into their day.
Aftercare is a paid program available in the afternoons, designed to extend care for students whose families require a later pick-up time. While this program includes supervised activities, its primary focus is to provide a structured environment where students can complete homework, engage in play, or socialize in a safe and friendly environment.
Afterschool Enrichment are fee-based programs for Pre-K through 7th Grade students. These programs provide hands-on experiences in various subjects, such as life skills, creative arts, STEM, music, languages, and physical fitness. Classes are scheduled in convenient after-school sessions, giving students the chance to pursue passions and discover new talents.
School Year Day Camps take place during extended school breaks, offering students engaging and seasonally themed experiences. These camps provide a dynamic extension of our popular Summer Camp programming, delivering hands-on activities designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and fun—all in a structured, supportive environment.
Summer Camp Programs provide various dynamic, age-appropriate experiences designed to engage and inspire students throughout the summer. Pre-K through 8th-grade students can participate in specialized workshops, academic support programs, athletic camps, and a Counselor-in-Training program.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Program Development
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—physical, emotional, intellectual, and social—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 established by the School’s crisis management committee
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; work closely with the business office
- Coordinate with the Business Office to monitor revenues and expenses in accordance with budgetary restrictions for bottom line performance across all programs
- Continually strive to generate and grow net revenue in support of the school
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
- Plan and coordinate the publishing and advertising of marketing documents, both digital and print
Ensure that the administration of auxiliary programs is efficient and effective.
- Coordinate and organize registration processes for summer and auxiliary programs (i.e. rosters, processing of forms and confirmation letters, parent communication, etc.)
- 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
- Coordinate and communicate payroll as needed with the HR Department
- 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
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of School
- Embrace the mission and vision of Louise S. McGehee School
Qualifications and Experience
Successful Candidates Will Have The Experience And Drive To Develop McGehee’s Auxiliary Programs To The Highest Degree Of Educational And Financial Excellence. They Will Be Motivated By An Entrepreneurial Spirit And Committed To Continuous Innovation. The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative Of Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required To Perform Essential Functions Of The Job:
- 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–ability to take lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes
- Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight
- Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff
- 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
- Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate
- Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods
- Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health and safety. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
The Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.
If you have questions, please email careers@mcgeheeschool.com.
