REACH Program & Regis High School Mission Statements

REACH, through a transformative middle school program, empowers high-achieving young men from underserved communities as Catholic leaders committed to faith, scholarship, and service. REACH is a free summer-and-Saturday enrichment program for middle-school boys designed to enhance students’ academic and leadership skills. Through our advanced curriculum, REACH prepares its students to win scholarships and financial aid to the most selective Catholic high schools in the New York City area, including Regis High School.

Regis High School transforms Catholic young men through an academically exceptional Jesuit education in a caring community which inspires leadership, generosity and a lifelong passion for service as Men for Others. Regis is tuition free and merit based, giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance.

Role Description

The REACH Program Director of Graduate Support (DGS) serves year-round as a member of the REACH administrative team. The DGS will assist with the general administration and organizational leadership of REACH, with key responsibilities including serving as an on-site co-director for the six-week summer program, three weeks of which are residential. The DGS will also serve as an administrator during 20 REACH Saturdays throughout the school year. The DGS’ schedule allows for one day off during each week that follows their leadership on a REACH Saturday.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advise 200+ REACH alumni in high school; respond to their academic & socio-emotional needs.
• Coordinate support with administrators, counselors, and teachers at the schools where alumni attend.
• Serve as the site co-director for a 3-week residential camp, leading 150+ students and 40+ employees.
• Steward 8th grade students and families through the high school admissions and financial aid processes.
• Facilitate collegiate and professional alumni engagement through a yearlong calendar of events.
• Teach courses in fall, spring, and summer, focusing on leadership skills and high school readiness.
• Serve as a REACH program administrator; complete any other assigned tasks to achieve program goals.

These administrative responsibilities require the DGS to be available for the 6-week REACH summer session, which includes a 3-week residential session as the site co-director at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. The second 3-week session of the summer takes place at Regis. These sessions typically run from approximately early July to mid-August. While in Scranton, the DGS assists in managing a faculty and staff of approximately 40 employees to care for the health, safety, and growth of the 150+ students in their care.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of experience as a teacher or administrator in middle or high school.
• Willingness to support and advance the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school through all interactions.
• Commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and a deep belief in the success of all students.

Desired Qualifications

• Versatile: Comfortable in dynamic environments; responsive to an evolving educational landscape.
• Collaborative: Commitment to engage with faculty and parents to support individual student-needs/success.
• Self-Starter: Proven capacity to work independently toward setting and prioritizing ambitious goals.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, specifically in the forms of planning and public speaking.
• Proven experience as a relationship-builder and partnership-manager with individuals and institutions.
• Spanish language proficiency / Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• A background working with immigrant families and familiarity with the Jesuit tradition of education.
• Passion to empower students as young men for others, rooted in to our Five Jesuit School Principles: Open to Growth, Intellectually Proficient, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $66,300 - $80,000 based on experience

Other expectations

The REACH program expects one to conduct oneself at all times in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon oneself or REACH.

The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies. All requirements and skills are subject to change as the organization needs evolve.  

To Apply: This position is a 12-month, in-person role. During the academic year, the REACH  Director of Graduate Support will work five days per week on a rotating schedule from Monday to Saturday.  This position carries with it the standard Regis High School PTO allocations for non-faculty staff members, modified to match the unique demands of the REACH program.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Qualified applicants, when all their required documents are submitted, will be contacted regarding next steps. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to the Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person, (cura personalis).

Regis is an equal opportunity employer.