Mission Statement

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.

Position

As an Alumni Service Corp - Hearn Speech & Debate Associate, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to work with exceptional young men, talented faculty, and dedicated staff. Located in New York City, Regis High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school and the only Jesuit, full-scholarship high school in the country. The school was founded in 1914 through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous woman and her family. Regis now thrives on the philanthropy of alumni, parents, and friends as its most significant source of financial support. Regis prioritizes academic excellence while nurturing a spirit of generosity and service to those in need. Regis aspires to inspire and educate a diverse student body, nurturing them into imaginative Catholic leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting influence in the Church, their civic community, and their chosen profession.

Position Summary

The Hearn Associate focuses on ensuring speech and debate opportunities for our one hundred and eighty member Hearn Society. Regis seeks a qualified candidate to join its faculty and staff as a Hearn Associate beginning September 2024 for the Academic Year 2024-2025. This is a full-time, 10-month position, with benefits. Work hours may vary and will include some evenings and weekends for school events. The 2024-2025 school year for faculty members ends on June 14, 2025.

Job Responsibilities

• Chaperoning and judging at weekend speech and debate tournaments.
• Coordinating speech and debate practices.
• Supervising and evaluating research for debate cases; reading debate outlines.
• Supervising and evaluating articles for extemp (current events) filing.
• Writing extemp questions for tournaments.
• Supervising research for and the editing of original oratories.
• Coordinating the selection of appropriate dramatic and humorous material for the interpretive categories.
• Training of Hearn judges.
• Coordinating the logistics of the multiple tournaments hosted by Regis.
• Supports and is willing to advance the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school.
• Works in collaboration with the administration in observing the principles and ideals for which Regis High School stands.
• Any other assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Familiarity and or prior experience with high school speech and debate
• Strong independent work ethic with attention to details

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Status

This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range $2,500.00 monthly. Most benefits go into effect immediately.

Other expectations

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

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:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to employment@regis.org. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps once all required documents have been submitted. 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 our 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.