Upper School Dean of Student Life at Greenhill School

Addison, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student leadership development, Event coordination, Conflict resolution, Mediation, Budget management, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Teaching, Database management, Spreadsheet proficiency, Team leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Student advising, Policy development

Industry

Description

Description 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. Requirements 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.

Responsibilities

The Dean of Student Life collaborates with the Dean of Students to coordinate student activities, assemblies, and leadership opportunities. The role also involves teaching a course and managing budgets for student events.