Employment

Cardinal Newman High School, located in West Palm Beach, FL is searching for Director of Student Affairs position beginning July 1, 2026 (actual start date is negotiable).  

The Diocese of Palm Beach is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employees working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The Diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Serves as a member of the school’s leadership team and reports to the Principal
•    Coordinates all school activities which involve extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
•    Keeps the calendar for all school activities and facility reservations for the school
•    Works directly with the Student Council and all clubs to develop positive student leadership through school and community sponsored activities
•    Coordinates the development of budgets for all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
•    Supervises and supports the activities of the Office of Campus Ministry, band/chorus and the activity moderators 
•    Solicits input from faculty and communicates with them regarding the student activities program
•    Coordinates the following student services:
        o    Security for the campus
        o    Transportation of all school activities (mini-buses)
        o    Arranges the sale and distribution of school rings
        o    Arranges the taking of Senior Portraits
        o    Orientation
•    Is responsible for coordinating major events such as Homecoming Week, Grandparents Day, Catholic Scholls Week, and others.
•    Is responsible for coordinating orientation and graduation

Key Expectations of all CNHS employees:
•    Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
•    Consistently models Cardinal Newman High School values
•    Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
•    Takes the initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
•    Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Qualifications:
•    Great customer service skills that will create an exciting activities program and promote student leadership.  
•    Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
•    Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity
•    Strong ethical values
•    Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet, as well as Google products
•    Excellent and professional telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work effectively with students, faulty/staff, Diocesan employees, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
•    Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
•    Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment
•    Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of all employee records
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Working knowledge of office equipment (phones, computers, printers, fax, scanner)
•    Reliable insured vehicle and ability to travel to locations within the Diocese of Palm Beach

Physical and Work Requirements:
•    Position will require after school time and some evening/weekend hours
•    Occasional light lifting (under 15 pounds) and moderate carrying and lifting (15 – 44 pounds)
•    Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
•    Frequent extended periods of sitting
•    Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
•    Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
•    Occasional time spent working closely with others
 

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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To apply, submit your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Ed Curtin at ed.curtin@cardinalnewman.com.