High School Student Engagement Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration
High School Student Engagement Specialist
Bronx;
Brooklyn;
Manhattan;
Queens
Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast‑growing, and high‑performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole‑child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
- Program Development and Management
Implement and execute on standardized processes that enhance efficiency and consistency of scholar programs and events across all high school locations.
Ensure all event procedures are clearly defined, including roles, responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.
Regularly review and update standard work protocols to reflect best practices and feedback from stakeholders.
Collaborate with school‑based staff, faculty, and scholars to ensure events meet educational and developmental goals.
- Scholar Activity Curation & Event Planning and Execution
Coordinate and execute logistics for major events, including student council meetings, prom, and scholar‑led clubs.
Ensure scholars are participating in a strong curation of activities to strengthen their college applications.
Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor negotiations, and risk management.
Develop detailed event timelines, checklists, and post‑event evaluations.
Analyze attendance data frequently to ensure strong utilization of resources.
Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures during events.
- Communication and Collaboration
Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, faculty, Network stakeholders, and external partners.
Promote scholar life through newsletters, social media, and school announcements.
Serve as a liaison between student organizations and school administration.
- Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate records of student participation, event outcomes, and program evaluations.
Prepare reports and presentations for school leadership and stakeholders.
Manage program budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high‑quality customer service.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
The Scholar Life Specialist plays a vital role in developing and maintaining a strong scholar community within our schools. If you are passionate about education and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
CompensationExact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Compensation Range: $55,000 – $65,000 USD
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Application ProcessPlease apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.
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