Onward Scholars Program Director - St. Mary's Academy
The Program: The Premier High School Student Success Program
The journey to fulfilling dreams starts with Onward Scholars. Made possible through the support
of The John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, the Onward Scholars Program (OSP) is a
competitive scholarship and enrichment program for selected high school students with strong
academic backgrounds. OSP provides a unique four-year pathway to success for exceptional
students who demonstrate great promise, motivation, and impactful leadership. The three main
components of the Onward Scholars Program are scholarship, mentorship, and college access.
Please refer to this website to learn more:
The Opportunity
The Program Director (PD) is charged with performing a variety of duties related to recruiting
and mentoring the Onward Scholars at St. Mary’s Academy, an all-girls Catholic, college
preparatory high school in Inglewood, CA. The Program Director will primarily focus on
recruiting and mentoring Scholars. Recruiting occurs through presentations at neighboring
elementary and middle schools and networking with community partners. The PD is also
responsible for establishing new partnerships with local organizations. The OSP program at St.
Mary’s Academy has 48 students, 12 in each grade. The Program Director works collaboratively
with the admissions and counseling staffs, the Head of School at St. Mary’s Academy as well the
Onward Scholars Director of College Access and the other Onward Scholars Program Directors
at St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy, Cathedral High School, Salesian High School, St. Anthony
High School, and Sacred Heart High School. Finally, depending on abilities and interests, the PD
is expected to contribute to the life of the school by sharing through their participation in co-
curricular activities.
The John H. & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation
The Smet Foundation was established in 1992 and focuses primarily on education in large part
because the Smets recognize and appreciate the many ways that education shaped their lives at
work, at home, and in the community. Specifically, through the Onward Scholars Program, the
Foundation seeks to transform underserved communities in the Los Angeles area by providing
scholarship assistance to select high school students who excel in academics and leadership.
Additionally, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Department of Catholic Schools, the Smet Foundation sponsors a variety of leadership, professional
development, and scholarship programs outlined at
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