Lawrence Academy seeks an entrepreneurial and strategic leader to serve as its inaugural Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs, a highly visible role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and charged with building and leading a comprehensive portfolio of non-tuition revenue initiatives. Emerging from the School’s Fall 2025 partnership with SPARC to develop a long-term growth strategy for expanded auxiliary programming, the Director will provide vision, strategic direction, and operational oversight for summer camps and clinics, enrichment and experiential programs, facility rentals, and the school store. This leader will design, launch, and scale innovative, mission-aligned offerings that enhance community engagement, support admissions efforts, and generate sustainable revenue, while building the financial, operational, staffing, and marketing infrastructure necessary to ensure high-quality, safe, and financially sound programs across the Academy.
Lawrence Academy is partnering with SPARC, the Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative to lead this search. Read the complete
position statement and apply using the link on the last page.
About SPARC
SPARC provides comprehensive leadership search services exclusively for auxiliary leadership roles. Whether a school is creating a new role, redefining an existing position, or replacing an outgoing director, we'll assist you in attracting, evaluating, and identifying your next auxiliary program leader.
Areas of guidance throughout the search process include:
- Conducting a needs assessment through conversations with multiple community stakeholders
- Developing a customized job description and accompanying position statement
- Actively recruiting talent for the role
- Managing the candidate application process and conducting thorough candidate screening
- Working closely with your search committee throughout the interview and selection process
- Providing guidance and input in candidate assessment and final decision
- Providing customized onboarding guidance to ensure a smooth start
For more information on how SPARC can assist with your leadership search, contact Executive Director Nat Saltonstall at nat@sparcnational.com.