Assistant Director of Student Engagement - House System (Internal Candidates Only)

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement, House System assists in overseeing and coordinating the school's efforts to create and maintain a fully inclusive environment in student government, leadership, activities and events, clubs, and the House System. While being passionate about our Catholic, Marianist values, the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, House System must be energetic, dynamic, and have strong communication, leadership, collaborative, strategic, and organizational skills. The position will be a .6 FTE and require a teaching assignment of two classes (.4). The position is a 12 month position.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement, House System will report to the Director of Student Engagement and will need to interact within and across departmental lines and be able to network and communicate among the constituents of Chaminade College Preparatory to oversee the following: House Leads; Advisory Mentors; and Student House Senate.

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement, House System is responsible for the following:

Assist in directing the Office of Student Engagement and its work:

1. Contribute ideas and active leadership across all areas of the Office of Student Engagement, including student government, activities, events, clubs, and the House System, to support a cohesive student life experience.
2. Participate in bi-monthly meetings with the Student Engagement Office to plan, assess, and execute robust programming in student government, activities, events, diversity, clubs, and the House System, advising on key questions related to strategy and practice.
3. Provide collaborative and collegial leadership and exercise strong administrative and communication skills to supervise the House Leads and Advisory Mentors.
4. Collaborate with campus administration to ensure House Leads and Advisory Mentors are supported and empowered to fulfill their responsibilities in the House System.
5. Collaborate with the Director of Student Engagement and Assistant Director of Student Engagement to mentor Student Government (Commissioners and House Senate).
6. Co-teach with the Director of Student Engagement and Assistant Director of Activities, a weekly class of student commissioner leaders and House Senate to ensure focused schoolwide planning and implementation of events, activities, and leadership development.
7. Utilize technology and digital platforms as essential tools for communication, programming, event facilitation, and data management.
8. Collect, analyze, and reflect on data to evaluate the effectiveness of House System programming, inform decision-making, and continuously improve the student life experience.
9. Approach all interactions with students with a pastoral presence, remaining accessible, responsive, and committed to forming and serving the whole person.

Assist in managing the House System budget:

In collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement,

1. Plan and maintain a sustainable budget to execute House System activities and events.
2. Be responsible for the supervision and disbursement of funds.
3. Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Operations and Director of Student Engagement to ensure proper fiduciary responsibility of the House System budget.

Oversee the House Leads & Advisory Mentors:

In collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement,

1. Ensure proper strategies and efforts are in place to manage and direct the House System in ways that promote and reflect our Catholic, Marianist tradition.
2. Cultivate an environment of accountability, a spirit of excellence, and healthy competition across all Houses.
3. Oversee the operations of the House System, which includes-
   1. House makeup-
      • Oversee the operations of the House System, which includes-
        1. House makeup-
           • 8 House Leads
           • 165-170 members (students of all grade levels, faculty, and staff) per House.
        2. Student Advisory (Mentor Groups)- Each house comprises 6 Mentor Groups with 25-26 students of all grade levels and an assigned Advisory Mentor (faculty/staff member).
4. Direct and lead meetings with House Leads, Advisory Mentors, and Student House Senate to plan, execute, and assess activities, events, contests, Mentor Groups, and leadership.
5. Foster a culture of belonging and community within the House System, actively working to strengthen family spirit across all Houses.
6. Cultivate partnerships with other departments and offices across campus to enrich House System programming and the broader student life experience.
7. Collaborate with the Deans of Discipline to discern and elevate strategies for disciplinary improvement within the Houses.
8. Provide ongoing coaching and leadership development opportunities for House Leads, Advisory Mentors, and Student Leaders.
9. Lead the efforts with Campus Administration, House Leads, and Student House Senate to develop and sustain House identity, including names, crests, and branding.
10. Lead the coordination of student placement into Houses and Mentor Groups, ensuring balanced and equitable distribution and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records across all relevant systems and platforms.
11. Manage the House Cup, maintain an accurate log of House points, and oversee House rewards and incentives

Develop and manage Mentor Group curriculum and programming:

In collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement,

1. Develop and manage a purposeful and varied Mentor Group curriculum grounded in clear educational and developmental goals and rooted in our Catholic, Marianist tradition.
2. Collaborate with House Leads and other departments across campus in the development and implementation of Mentor Group programming.
3. Create and distribute session materials and implementation guides to Advisory Mentors in advance of each session.
4. Gather feedback from Advisory Mentors and students to assess and continuously improve Mentor Group programming.

Benefits:

Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan with matching contributions starting day one, and voluntary supplemental life insurance.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: https://www.chaminade.org/about/careers. Any applicant who needs help or needs accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.

About Chaminade

Founded in 1952, Chaminade College Preparatory is a coed Catholic, independent school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, sponsored by the Society of Mary (The Marianists). For more than seven decades, Chaminade has been a community where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and inspired spiritually to become the men and women God calls them to be, leading lives of purpose and compassion.

Rooted in the Catholic faith and animated by the Marianist educational tradition, Chaminade is committed to the formation of the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. We accompany young people as they grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, and develop the moral courage, confidence, and compassion needed to lead lives of purpose and service.

Chaminade is one school with two campuses:

• Middle School (Grades 6–8) in Chatsworth
• High School (Grades 9–12) in West Hills

Across both campuses, students experience a unified Catholic, Marianist vision of education that fosters faith-filled learning communities, encourages academic rigor, and prepares graduates to lead with integrity, empathy, and hope in a complex and changing world.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

Core Values:

Rooted in our Marianist tradition, uniting us in purpose and action:

• Love of God
• Discipleship of Jesus
• Mary as a Model
• Service to Others
• Student-Centered
• Inclusivity
• Leadership
• Innovation

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

As a Catholic, Marianist school, Chaminade affirms the inherent dignity of every person, created in the image and likeness of God. In fidelity to the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, we believe education has the power to transform hearts and minds and to form students who act with empathy, courage, and moral clarity.

Guided by our mission to inspire young people to love, learn, and lead, we are committed to fostering a community where all members feel welcomed, valued, and called to contribute. We challenge students to engage thoughtfully with the world, to stand for human dignity, and to work for justice and peace as reflective citizens and faith-filled leaders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.