Campus Coordinator

Great Hearts Arizona - CMO; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a full-time Co-Curricular Campus Coordinator to oversee after-school and summer programs at a Scottsdale location. The role includes managing enrollment, budgeting for payroll and supplies, and ensuring licensing compliance with AZDHS.

The ideal candidate will lead staff, mentor team members, and model Great Hearts Core Virtues while coordinating program operations and campus events. Requires 21+ and fingerprint clearance, with CPR/First Aid certification on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a principled, professional leader with strong business judgment and service orientation.
• Experience in liberal arts and/or education, and in children’s programming.
• Preference for candidates with experience in licensed programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be 21 years of age and have or obtain AZ fingerprint clearance; CPR/First Aid certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow program enrollment.
• Manage budget for payroll and supplies.
• Ensure licensing compliance per AZDHS requirements.
• Model and implement Great Hearts Core Virtues in daily operations.
• Hire, train, and mentor program staff; provide coaching to reports.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and campus events.
• Develop relationships with academy staff, students, and parents.
• Adhere to policies and procedures; attend meetings at Home Office and other sites.
• Substitute in classroom as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Licensing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Position Summary

The Co-Curricular Campus Coordinator manages and operates all Great Hearts Co-Curricular programs at their assigned location including After-School Athenaeum and Summer Programs. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow program enrollment.
• Manage budget for payroll and supply expenses.
• Ensure licensing compliance in all areas of program operations as required by AZDHS.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure high quality programs.
• Hire, train, and mentor program staff.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Model and instill appropriate child guidance and classroom management strategies.
• Model and instill Great Hearts 9 Core Virtues (responsibility, perseverance, integrity, honesty, courage, citizenship, humility, friendship, wisdom).
• Oversee implementation of provided classical curriculum.
• Cultivate relationships with academy employees, students, and parents.
• Represent programs at campus events, meetings, etc.
• Utilize provided marketing strategies.
• Follow protocols for responding to and documenting student behavior and significant events.
• Escalate incident reports and significant events to Regional Manager.
• Adhere to Great Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
• Attend regular meetings at the Home Office and other local business locations.
• Substitute in classroom as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

The successful candidate will be a principled, professional leader with an independent work ethic and a heart of service to others. They must demonstrate sound business judgment and wisdom in dealing with people. They will possess requisite experience in the field of liberal arts and/or education, as well as experience working with children and children’s programming. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in a licensed program. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. Meets qualifications of Facility Director in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing preferred. Required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Additional Requirements

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card. Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately. Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the Phoenix metro area. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.