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Job Description

Regional Administrator for the College of Pages. Reports to the Kingdom Preceptor of the College of Pages.

 

Receives Dean's reports quarterly. Each report should include:

New Initiates, Challenges and Ranks achieved (Transcript Update Checklist)

Ideas, questions and concerns of the Deans, Parents, Officers & Pages of all Ranks

Summarizes Dean's Reports and forwards full copies of reports and checklists to Preceptor.

Include written permission to publish information contained in reports in the Quarterly "Pages Gazette".

 

Assist in Challenge Rank selection, self-assessment, networking and Challenge preparations.

Be available to sign off on any Challenges in a Ranking Pages Certification Book, once satisfied that the proficiency requirements for the Challenge have been met. Plan and execute ceremonies, bestow certificates or other symbols of recognition as appropriate for the achievements of participants.

Provide guidance and encouragement for all youths, regardless of enrollment status, within their Region. Oversee the activities, monitor and chronicle the successes of those young gentles who do not have a local Dean of Pages to oversee their activities for Rank challenges.

Identify and plan appropriate activities, games, classes and workshops for youths. Provide Copy of Activities and Sessions to all appropriate newsletters or publications; or otherwise insure the information is made available to the populace (phone calls, post cards). Answer inquiries and use good judgment and tact in answering questions from the Dean of Pages, parents, young gentles and the populace of the SCA. Utilize problem solving skills ability to set priorities and interpret and apply rules. Advise Dean of Pages on interviewing procedures and policies regarding application and appointment process. Encourage the use of Grievance Procedures when required.

Utilize library(ies) which includes various Known World and Modern resources. Acquire or develop resources appropriate for all Ranks such as directories/databases of skilled artisans.

Establish and maintain records and files of awards and achievements of the participants of the College of Pages.

Build relationships with potential instructors, encourage participation and facilitation for recruitment. Share information with Kingdom Preceptor for distribution throughout the Kingdom.

Plan and carry out fund-raisers, as needed, following SCA procedures and obeying modern laws. Seek advice and instruction when required.

Write and or forward Letters of Recommendation or Commendation for recognizing exemplary service or skills to the Preceptor.

Write to Preceptor for transcripts of Pages rankings.

Confer with Kingdom Preceptor to clarify issues of policies and procedures.

Report due dates: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1 of each year or per the Laws of the Kingdom of An Tir..

 

 

Desirable Experience and Skills for the Performance of Duties

Experience working with young persons ages 12 - 17. Possess an understanding of hierarchy and reporting structures of the SCA. Have an ability to teach and have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with a variety of audiences. Capable of creating and maintaining records of achievements, recognition and activities of the members of the COP. Able to encourage knowledgeable gentles of the SCA to teach or guide the COP participants to attain the skills and knowledge they seek.

 

Application Process

To apply for this position, request the Job Description and application from the Kingdom Preceptor. Qualified applicants must send modern and SCA resumes, proof of membership and cover letter detailing your plans for the office and why you are suited to serve in the office. All applications should be sent to Their Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses (when applicable), Their Highnesses (when applicable), the Kingdom Seneschal, the Kingdom Preceptor and the outgoing Provost of Pages. Voluntary background check may be obligatory.

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