Upper School Dean of Student Life

SUMMARY 

The Upper School Dean of Student Life collaborates with the Upper School Dean of Students to prepare and coordinate all activities of the student experience in the Upper School.

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Evening and weekend work is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teach the equivalent of one year-long course; role of advisor may be added in future years;
• Recommend and participate in the development of Upper School policies and procedures;
• Administrator of:
  • all  activities for the 12th-grade year, from the selection of the  Parent Coordinators through the Senior Surprise, with assistance from the  12th grade team;
  • the Homecoming  and Winter Formal dances;
  • All leisure  activities (ping pong, sand volleyball, etc.) for US students;
  • US student  planner;
  • Budgets of activities under this role’s purview.
• Assist and partner with:
  • The Dean of  Students and grade level teams to cultivate student experience and  leadership opportunities across student life (StuCo, Boards, Affinity  Groups, Clubs);
  • the Dean of  Students to maintain the schedule of and coordinate all Upper School  assemblies, its calendar and location, and both internal and external  speakers;
  • the Dean of  Students and other faculty sponsors with elections for Student Council and the Arts, Athletics, and Service Boards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree preferred;
• Teaching experience, ideally in independent schools;
• Previous experience leading and training teams of students and adults;
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is preferred, or should be obtained within first year. 

Specific Skills and Abilities: 

• have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it;
• show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.);
• be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit;
• ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive information;
• proficient with spreadsheets, LMS and SIS database platforms for attendance, record keeping, etc.;
• ability to facilitate and lead parent groups, student groups, and faculty and staff groups;
• ability to visualize, plan, coordinate, and manage planned activities;
• proficient with conflict resolution and/or mediation.