Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways

Sylvania; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Community Schools seeks a Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways to lead college readiness and student planning initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating the College & Career Center, advising 11th and 12th graders, and expanding post-secondary opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, a Master’s degree preferred, and experience with college readiness programs and student interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent discipline is required.
• Master’s degree in Education, School Counseling, or College Advising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance, behavior, and academic progress of 11th and 12th-grade students to identify at-risk students.
• Guide 11th and 12th-grade students through post-secondary planning, including college apps, FAFSA, scholarships, and career exploration.
• Manage the College & Career Center and coordinate campus visits from colleges, military recruiters, and employers.
• Conduct one-on-one and group advising sessions tailored to students’ strengths, interests, and goals.
• Maintain and track students’ Educational Development Plans (EDPs).
• Promote access to dual enrollment, CTE programs, internships, and job shadowing.
• Leverage tools like Xello and NCAA Eligibility Center to support student planning.
• Build community partnerships that support students’ post-secondary goals.
• Collaborate with counselors/behavior specialists/administrative team and families as the point of contact for at-risk students.
• Respond to and resolve minor disciplinary incidents; support investigations of major ones.

Skills

College readiness programs experience

Student behavior intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Equivalent Discipline

Master’s Degree in Education, School Counseling, or College Advising

Job description

iles Community Schools

Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways

August 5, 2026

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal (or designee)

Salary: $59,600 ($61,680 after probationary period)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Equivalent Discipline

Desired

• Master’s Degree in Education, School Counseling, or College Advising
• Experience with college readiness programs and student behavior intervention

Performance Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

• Monitor attendance, behavior, and academic progress of 11th and 12th-grade students to identify students at risk
• Guide 11th and 12th-grade students through post-secondary planning, including college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and career exploration
• Manage the College & Career Center and coordinate campus visits from colleges, military recruiters, and employers
• Conduct one-on-one and group advising sessions tailored to students’ strengths, interests, and goals
• Maintain and track students’ Educational Development Plans (EDPs)
• Promote access to opportunities such as dual enrollment, CTE programs, internships, and job shadowing
• Leverage tools like Xello and NCAA Eligibility Center to support student planning
• Build community partnerships that support students’ post-secondary goals
• Works with counselors/behavior specialists/administrative team and families as the point of contact regarding at-risk students and ensures wrap-around support services are provided as needed
• Respond to and resolve minor disciplinary incidents; support administrative team with investigations of major ones

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Dynamic Learners * Diverse Opportunities * Driven to Succeed