St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Director of Auxiliary Programs. 

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4.  The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: May, 2026
Status: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month employee
Department:  Academic Support
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits:

Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after-school care.   

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

St. Paul Academy & Summit School (SPA) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and goal-oriented Director of Auxiliary Programs to drive the growth and success of our summer camp and auxiliary programs while developing and managing additional revenue-generating initiatives. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, team-oriented professional with both strategic vision and hands-on operational expertise, capable of seamlessly transitioning between high-level program development and day-to-day execution. Additionally, the ideal candidate is a highly organized, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic leader who is trustworthy, confident, and adept at collaborating across teams to drive execution and achieve strategic goals.

The Director of Auxiliary Programs will report to the Assistant Head of School and will be responsible for expanding SPA’s pre-K–12th grade auxiliary programming, including the Spartan Day Camp, Beyond the Classroom, enrichment camps, athletics camps, community events, weekend workshops, and co-curricular activities. This role will support the growth of other auxiliary revenue streams, including facility rentals. This role is ideal for a proactive and results-driven leader with a passion for youth programming, strategic growth, and financial sustainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design and execution of high-quality summer and auxiliary programs, including Spartan Day Camp, middle school afterschool, academic, enrichment, and athletic components. 
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for summer and auxiliary programs that aligns with SPA’s mission and drives long-term, sustainable revenue growth.
• Evaluate, enhance, and expand program offerings – particularly summer programs – based on market demand, participant needs, and institutional goals.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, peer schools, and local providers to strengthen program offerings and visibility.
• Conduct ongoing assessments using feedback from families, participants, and staff to inform program improvements.
• Serve as “throughline” to elevate the school’s core programming by applying an entrepreneurial mindset that fosters a cohesive, 12-month business and academic approach.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for all summer and auxiliary programs; set revenue goals and establish pricing strategies in partnership with the Director of Finance.
• Work closely and meet regularly with the Middle School Leadership and Student Life teams to assist with planning of assemblies, Affinity Groups, Special Interest Groups, and themed weeks.
• Organize and manage Middle School field trips and student retreats, after school care, as well as annual faculty chaperone duties.
• Supervise Wednesday morning care (7:30 am-8:30 am) and lunch recess duty.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing to implement an integrated marketing plan that promotes all summer and auxiliary offerings.
• Ensure that program information is effectively communicated across digital platforms, including the school website and social media.
• Coordinate closely with the Enrollment Office to identify and engage potential students.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of seasonal and year-round auxiliary staff.