Associate Director of Student Life and Enrollment

Mission Statement: Our mission is to create transformative programs in which students clarify their vision of the good life and discern their work for the good of all. We seek to engage the whole person, integrating college-level academics with immersion in nature, the creative arts, a back-to-the-land ethos, mentorship opportunities and mindfulness. We strive to be a place where students cultivate the knowledge, the inner resources, and the skills necessary to nourish the communities to which they belong. Our hope for our students is nothing less than personal thriving, community-oriented living, and the well being of the planet. 

Our not-for-profit organization (founded in 2009) is composed of scholars, boat builders, artists, musicians, contemplatives, back-to-the landers, treehouse builders and education-reformers. We aim to influence the direction of higher education, to be a model for a new generation of schools, and to bend our existing institutions toward immersive whole-person programs that foster inquiry into the good life.

Key Responsibilities: 

The primary responsibilities for this position shift between program and non-program times. 

• During programs, the primary responsibilities are in community building, student well being & mentorship, program coordination and facilities operations. 
• Between programs, the primary focus is on recruiting, admissions and alumni relations. 
• Our programs generally run September - November, mid-January, and February - May.

Community Building, Student Well Being & Mentorship  

• Connect with students as a mentor and role model for building community 
• Foster community by organizing weekly student meetings, occasional student community events and attending one weekday dinner during programs 
• Support weekday field trips and lead some of our multi-day trips during program
• Support and attend program events
• Mediate student conflicts, including intra-cottage dynamics
• Assess student well-being and utilize Seguinland Protocols to respond as needed, including communicating with parents, recontracting with students and connecting with outside resources 
• Coordinate appropriate care for students with physical and mental health issues during on-duty periods (for example connecting them with our on-call nurse or on-call mental health consultant).
• Document student incidents when on duty/ensure others document incidents if not on duty 

Program Coordination and Operations

• Run weekly staff meeting during programs and follow-up on action items
• Manage scheduling app to keep program staff on the same page and anticipate and respond to upcoming logistics/scheduling needs
• Onboard, manage and supervise our Community Life Assistants, who provide evening/weekend on-call coverage as well as weekend trip leadership and program support.
• Coordinate on-call coverage and review documentation of any incidents 

Note: Associate Director does not staff weekend or evening on call coverage themselves, except in extenuating circumstances

• Coordinate work for part time in-program support persons.
• Act as the point person for communication between students and staff 

Recruitment/Admissions 

• Partner with Executive Director to develop and implement recruitment strategy including: 
  • Building relationships with counselors and coaches 
  • Attending key gap year fairs and other school fairs
  • Reviewing marketing and outreach strategies
  • Building partnerships and networking in the field 
• Partner in admission, enrollment.
• Spearhead communications with accepted students and families
• Update our listings on key sites and publications
• Maintain accreditations

Alumni Relations 

• Spearhead alumni relations including 
  • Developing and implementing alumni engagement strategy
  • Coordinating and recruiting cohort representatives
  • Taking the lead on reunion planning and execution.
  • Create and support additional alumni programming 
  • Managing alumni blog and alumni newsletter

Operations in Facilities/Gear/Vehicles

• Operations person for facilities
• Coordinate setup and breakdown of student cottages and classroom/shared spaces
• Coordinate care of gear: maintenance, inventory, upkeep, purchasing
• Coordinate upkeep of vehicles: reset, servicing, maintenance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 per year (exempt position)
• Health Insurance contribution: $750/month 
• Dental Insurance contribution: $75/month 
• IRA contribution
• 3 Weeks paid vacation
• Federal Holidays off 

Position Type: 

• Exempt
• Onsite with the option to be partially remote between programs. Our programs generally run September - November, mid-January, and February - May.  

Required Skills/Experience: 

• 3+ years management experience
• Experience working with young adults 
• Mental health first aid training or equivalent experience
• Drivers license and clear driving record 
• Proactive and self-directed
• Excellent people skills
• Top Notch organizational and communication skills
• Love of community and the outdoors
• Generosity of spirit

Desired Skills Experience: 

• Experience with nonprofits and/or education
• Environmental or outdoor leadership experience
• Comfort driving 15 passenger van or willingness to be trained.

Diversity & Inclusion: A diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational organization is one where all employees, volunteers and students, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages to ensure that all voices are heard.  

To Apply:
 Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to info@seguinlandinstitute.org.