Student Life Coordinator

About St. Mark’s
 

Founded in 1906, St. Mark's School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School’s charter states that it is “designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction.” The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and who strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake.

St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one’s own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one’s own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

Position Description

The Student Life Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive Upper School environment. This position is responsible for enhancing student experiences, promoting student well-being, and supporting the coordination of student programs and activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a student-centered mindset, and prior experience in a higher education or counseling-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of student programs, activities, and initiatives that enrich Upper School student life.
• Serve as a liaison between students and the Upper School administration to promote engagement, leadership, and community.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative support to the Upper School Office, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective coordination of student-related activities, calendars, programs, and events.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on Upper School programming and activities (e.g., Baccalaureate, Commencement, Final Assembly, Senior Exhibitions, …).
• Foster student growth and well-being by offering personalized support and guidance in a trusted and approachable manner.
• Provides high-level administrative support to Upper School administrators
• Manages attendance records with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with student orientation, advisory programs, and other transitional support efforts.
• Coordinate logistics for student events, trips, and special projects in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Collaborate across departments to support campus-wide initiatives and strengthen community connections.
• Monitor students’ needs and trends to recommend improvements to student life programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to student engagement and participation.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support Upper School events and programs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in counseling, education, student affairs, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated three years of professional experience working in a college, university, or similar educational setting in a student affairs or advisory role.
• Proven strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; Blackbaud preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, inclusion, and well-being.
• Proven track record of working with urgency and accountability.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Experience planning programs and working collaboratively across departments.
• Experience working with high school students in an educational or advisory capacity is preferred.
• Familiarity with independent school environments and culture.
• Goal-oriented with a drive to achieve and think innovatively.
• Ability to operate in an environment of strict confidentiality.