The History of Regis

One of sixty-two Jesuit high schools spanning the United States, Regis High School is located in Manhattan. Opened in 1914 through the generosity of Julia Grant and her family, the legacy of this founding family was to provide Catholic education for young men at no cost.

Today, Regis remains the only tuition-free private school in the country and attracts continued support from its alumni and parents. The tuition-free policy ensures a student body of uncommon talent from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Our 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.

Our Jesuit, Catholic Values

Jesuit education has set a standard of excellence since its origin in the 16th century. St. Ignatius of Loyola preached the power and value of a broadly based liberal arts education. Today, Regis prepares young men to be religious, open to growth, loving, intellectually proficient, and committed to justice. Graduates of Regis High School aspire to find God in all things through professional accomplishment, leadership, and service to others.

REACH Mission

REACH, through a transformative middle school program, empowers high-achieving young men from underserved communities as Catholic leaders committed to faith, scholarship, and service. A summer and Saturday access program run through Regis High School, REACH serves students whose families demonstrate significant financial need. REACH currently serves 150 students from the 6th to 8th grade, with the ultimate aim of placing each student in a Catholic high school with a scholarship or financial aid. In keeping with the 450-year old Jesuit educational tradition that honors cura personalis, REACH serves its students and alumni by caring for their intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social development.

Summer Session

REACH is seeking motivated young men who are in college for employment in its summer sessions. Collegians serve as student dorm prefects, advisement group leaders, study skills teachers, academic advisors, and recreation activity directors. Most importantly, they serve as mentors to their advisees.

This year, the summer session consists of a 3-week academic term at either Fordham University (for our Candidates) or the University of Scranton (for our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students). Both camps occur from (July 6 – July 26) and Collegians work only these three weeks.

Collegian Role & Position Qualifications**

Collegians are enormously important to the successful functioning of REACH. Each Collegian supervises a group of approximately twelve REACH students, leading them through their daily academic and recreational schedules. As a role model, the Collegian is the person with the greatest personal contact with REACH students and direct influence on his students in their formation as reflective servant-leaders. He serves as a central link between the students and the REACH Director, Assistant Director, Director of Graduate Support, Deans, and Faculty. The position, therefore, requires a great deal of personal responsibility and commitment to the mission of the program.

Qualified candidates will exhibit the following characteristics: a heightened sense of responsibility, demonstrated leadership ability, an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, social maturity, high self-initiative, a good collegiate academic record, and the ability to work well within a dynamic teamwork setting. Patience, empathy, compassion, hard work, a sense of humor, and personal flexibility are essential to this role. Though not required, REACH prefers applicants with the following additional characteristics: experience working with middle school students, proficiency in Spanish, and particular skills, talents or interests that can be shared with students.

Other Expectations

• 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.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned by REACH leadership.
• The school expects one to always conduct oneself 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.

Compensation & Application Timeline

This position pays $2,000.00 for the 3-week session. Collegians will be provided with room and board at no cost. All program specific transportation is covered.

There will be two deadlines to apply to become a REACH Program Collegian, the first of which is a priority deadline:

Deadline #1: Friday, March 9 @ 11:59pm
Deadline #2: Friday, April 12 @ 11:59pm

All interested applicants must complete the REACH Collegian Supplement. Please contact REACH Scranton Co-Director, Mr. Prince Hunt, if you have any questions. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are interviewed, which may happen prior to the last deadline listed above. Please apply as early as your schedule allows.

For more information on these or other employment opportunities, contact:
Mr. Prince Hunt
REACH @ Scranton Co-Director
phunt@regis.org
(917) 795-9208 (Call or Text)

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.