Director of Student Programming and Culture

Ravenscroft School is seeking a mission-driven and community-centered leader to serve as Director of Student Programming and Culture. This role strengthens the student experience across the Middle School and Upper School by cultivating spaces where belonging, identity, and leadership flourish.

The Director serves as the school’s primary architect for identity-affirming, leadership-centered, and community-building student programming. Working closely with divisional leadership, the Student Life Committee, and the Department of Community, Culture, and Belonging (CCB), this leader ensures that student programming is developmentally aligned, culturally responsive, and grounded in the belief that every student should feel seen, valued, and empowered.

This is leadership that shapes lived experience—designing systems, structures, and meaningful moments that help students connect deeply with themselves, one another, and the broader community.

Reports to:  Associate Head of School for Community, Culture, and Belonging 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides leadership and guidance to student leaders and faculty sponsors

What You'll Do:

Instructional Support:

• Design and implement identify-affirming, leadership-centered, and community-building student programming across the Middle School and Upper School 
• Support, advise, and coordinate student affinity and alliance groups, providing coaching and development for student leaders and faculty sponsors
• Meet regularly with student leaders to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure integrity of programming, and support implementation of divisional student leadership initiatives
• Mentor and advocate for students as they explore identity, navigate leadership roles, and contribute to school culture
• Develop programming aligned with the Lead From Here Citizen Framework that cultivates leadership, empathy, and community engagement

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in student affairs, education, or related field
• Proven track record of developing and implementing student programs that foster identity, leadership, and community engagement
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and culturally responsive practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to achieve shared goals