Upper School Dean

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Dean-Specific Student Guidance and School duties include:

Leading and setting tone in school (both in the day and at after-school meetings, presentations, etc.), managing schedule and routines with other administrators
Meeting with every student / family in caseload of Grades 9-12 at key points in the year
Maintaining relationships with students to support their achievement and well-being; short and long-term academic planning
Collaborating with fellow administrators, faculty, and staff to attend to students’ needs, develop policies, and shape the student experience
Collaborating with Upper School Head and Dean of Students to guide and support students when their choices have led to disciplinary outcomes
Responding to family inquiries in a timely fashion; connecting them with appropriate resources at the school

College Guidance duties include:

Providing strategic, comprehensive advice throughout the college research and application process to full cohort of students (approximately 22-25 per grade level)
Co-creating and contributing fully to materials and presentations for use in educating students and families about the college research and application process
Innovating to build and improve college counseling approach, both individually and as a team; pursuing relevant PD to enhance practice
Crafting counselor recommendations for all rising seniors in spring/summer prior to Grade 12
Supporting US Dean Coordinator in ensuring the school’s role in supporting all college applications (document delivery, school profile, teacher recommendations etc.) is performed to the best possible standard

General Administrator Duties:

Attending conferences and PD opportunities to stay current with best practices
Joining committee, department, staff meetings and other appropriate faculty-staff events
Speaking in school venues both small and large, participating in / attending school events, and engaging fully in the life of the school
Other tasks as may be assigned by Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

Experience: At least five years of secondary school and/or college counseling / admissions experience; accountability to multiple stakeholders in prior positions

Specific Skills: Excellent spoken and written communication, sound and independent judgment, ability to collaborate well and manage time efficiently, strong understanding of academic life and secondary school routines, and skill at counseling adolescents

Certifications/Licenses: None

Special Requirements: Occasional availability required for advancement and admissions initiatives such as after-hours presence at special events.