Seton Teaching Fellows Formation Coordinator

Seton Teaching Fellows

Formation Coordinator

Bronx, NY, Cincinnati, OH, or Mission, TX

Seton Education Partners seeks a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to be our Formation Coordinator in support of the Seton Teaching Fellows Program. The Formation Coordinator will help position Seton Teaching Fellows as a premier missionary program by strengthening and developing crucial operational and logistical programming, all while helping to further establish its approach to formation and community amongst the Fellows’ serving its mission. The Formation Coordinator is responsible for managing a variety of relationships with key stakeholders: fellows, other members of the STF National team, school network partners, local communities, relevant partner programs, vendors, and formation partners and speakers. The ideal candidate will leverage strong communication and relationship building skills to help Seton Teaching Fellows grow with intentionality.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades. 

Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Seton has pioneered multiple innovative and high-impact solutions to the shuttering of Catholic schools in underserved communities. Seton is working to take these remarkable achievements to scale by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure that thousands of underserved children whose Catholic schools close—and other local children—have access to an academically excellent, character-building, and, for those who choose it, faith-nurturing education. Seton provides a national model for how other cities facing the shuttering of Catholic schools can continue to serve children and families with limited educational options. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org.

About Seton Teaching Fellows

Seton Teaching Fellows is a one or two-year postgraduate mission opportunity that brings the living Gospel and the beauty of the Catholic faith to children and families in underserved communities. Fellows rely on both time-tested and innovative methods that help the children and families they serve, as well as their peers, to evangelize with the love of Christ the Teacher. At the same time, they participate in their own holistic formation by accompanying, developing, and challenging each other, striving to serve with the mind, heart, and spirit of Christ the Teacher.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Formation, the Seton Teaching Fellow (STF) Formation Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to coordinate logistics of the Seton Teaching Fellows program and communities, and to support the holistic development of the Seton Teaching Fellows. The work of a Fellow extends beyond that of a merely professional role.  The STF program aims to nourish and support all aspects and needs of a Fellow during their year of service and places great importance on their spiritual development and formation. By supporting and facilitating regular and special formation events as well as seasonal retreats, the Formation Coordinator supports the Fellows as they grow closer to Christ and the Catholic Church. The Formation Coordinator assists the STF Community and Formation team in holding Fellows accountable to one another and establishing a healthy homelife grounded in prayer and fellowship. Reporting to the Director of Formation and working very closely with the Formation Manager as well as regional part-time formators, the Formation Coordinator will be largely responsible for all on-the-ground logistics pertaining to the operation of the Seton Teaching Fellows program, including, but not limited to housing, retreats, events, and development opportunities.

Main Functions

• Manage logistics for Seton Teaching Fellows onboarding, including all pre-boarding HR tasks
• Manage logistics for STF formation and professional development and retreats, including managing the programmatic calendar, ensuring there is timely communication to all stakeholders
• Manage logistical organization and execution of on-the-ground events, including, but not limited to monthly formation speakers, Oil Your Lamps, Come-and-Sees and other special projects.
• Support the STF Formation Team in executing weekly formation, including, but not limited to, being responsible for the formation of 8-9 Fellows in a specific region
• Execute planning, finance, and operational tasks related to retreats and STF formation
• Maintain and initiate outreach with STF Formation stakeholders such as partner priests, religious orders, speakers, alumni, etc. 
• Ensure community facilities meet the standards set by the STF Program
• Ensure basic amenities are provided for in each STF community, including the maintenance of an STF Program inventory 
• Support move-in and move-out procedures for STF housing
• Develop strong relationships with Fellows built on trust
• Support logistics of STF alumni outreach efforts, including, but not limited to regional STF Alumni retreats and gatherings, ongoing formation opportunities, newsletters, and opportunities to remain connected to the STF mission.
• Support logistics of formation opportunities for STF Campus Ambassadors as well as incoming Seton Teaching Fellows, including the pass-off logistics of all post-accepted cultivation opportunities, experiences, and operations. 

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics
Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values
• Personal responsibility with humility
• A relentless drive for excellence
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
• An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday

The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:

• Living as a faith-filled and practicing Catholic, who understands and honors the teachings of the Catholic Church and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith 
• Ability to adapt in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Optimism, perseverance, and a results-oriented focus on problem-solving
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize competing goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Successful experience supporting personnel in an organizational setting
• 1+ years of experience in adult formation and community management
• 1+ years of experience in relational ministry
• B.S. or B.A. or equivalent

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus for some roles may be provided as part of the compensation package subject to executive leadership approval, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

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