Associate Director of Community Affairs

The Quad Preparatory School · United States

The Quad Preparatory School Associate Director of Community Affairs Immediate Opening Classification: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Chief Admissions & Enrollment Officer Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. Now in our 2nd decade, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. Quad Prep School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.

WHY WORK AT QUAD PREP ?

• ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are.
• COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
• STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing.

- GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Student Loan repayment
• Retirement Plan contribution
• Group Life Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Generous Parental Leave
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to vacation and sick time, there are approximately 21 scheduled school closure days throughout the calendar year, including a full week off during the first week of the December break. We also provide supervision each week to support your professional growth while limiting the number of after-work hours needed. Our goal is to help you live the life you want—both inside and outside of school.

• Passionate about our work and our mission
• Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways
• Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field
• Able to set high expectations of yourself and discover ways to meet them

• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives
• Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely
• Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive

• Can be counted on to do what you say you will do
• Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results
• Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community
• Ask for support when you need it
• Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence

• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
• Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
• Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches

• Are highly effective and dedicated
• Show initiative
• Display good judgment and sensibility
• Excellent at supporting staff/student in technology needs

• Open to new ideas
• Nimble in fluid, changing environments
• Excited by growth, change, and innovation

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Embodies, promotes, and communicates the school's mission and core values, making them the center of all decisions and actions.
• Represents the school as a positive force within our parent community.
• Models an exemplary, collaborative, and rigorous work ethic.
• Understands and promotes the standards and policies of the school, providing stewardship as standards and policies evolve.
• Respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of the community and exhibits moral and ethical behavior.
• Takes an active part in the full life of the school.
• Fosters a partnership between staff and families to create a positive environment for students' academic and social-emotional learning, with particular sensitivity to the needs of 2e learners.
• Sets professional boundaries, collaborating with constituents within those boundaries.
• Is a life-long learner who enhances his/her skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance to efficiently and effectively produce work products.

• Be actively involved in building and sustaining relationships with our parent community.
• Act as an administrative liaison between the school and our parent community.
• Work with the parent community to plan and execute events that promote healthy, positive relationships among our families and with the school.
• Ensure a consistently high quality of parent experience in communications with school administration.
• Work closely with the Parent Association President and volunteers on events and help organize and support events for our parent community throughout the school year.
• Participate in welcoming events for new families and support education programs that help families transition successfully into the life of the school.
• Serve as an advocate for The School, representing its mission and culture in all communications.
• Communicate confidently and effectively across a range of settings, from individual meetings with families to public speaking at school events.
• Support the Chief Admissions & Enrollment Officer, ETEAM, and Associate Director of Admissions in identifying and responding to community needs, with attention to the unique dynamics of 2e families.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Prior experience in a community affairs, family engagement, events-focused, or related role at a NYC independent school (minimum 5 years experience).
• Understanding of and appreciation for the NYC independent school community.
• Familiarity with and genuine interest in supporting a gifted, twice-exceptional (2e) neurodiverse, or learning differences population and their families.
• Exceptional writing talent.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and ability.
• Appreciation for and desire to work in a highly relational and values-centered environment; excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills.
• A personal communication style that is accessible, approachable, optimistic, and welcoming.
• Strong personal values of compassion, patience, and integrity.
• Honed ability to manage confidential situations with confidentiality, discretion, respect, and sensitivity.
• Ability to flexibly adjust to demands in a fast-paced and young organizational environment.
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and executive functioning skills.
• Experience engaging a diverse range of personas and needs within an organization.
• Proven track record of handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Capability of being a strong decision-maker, able to use independent judgment with limited supervision.
• Superb organizational and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Familiarity and engagement with various social media platforms.