Dean of Students

Novel Prep; Costa Mesa (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Concord Prep School in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced Dean of Students to manage student affairs, discipline, residential life operations, and student engagement. The role requires independent policy development, staff supervision, and maintaining a safe, structured school community.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in student affairs or residential life, a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and a proven ability to lead teams, coordinate activities, and communicate with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs or residential life.
• Proven leadership with direct staff supervision.
• Experience managing student discipline, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents.
• Able to develop and implement policies and SOPs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee student conduct, attendance, and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage dormitory operations, safety, and curfews.
• Directly supervise student affairs and residential staff.
• Develop policies and SOPs for conduct and residential life.
• Lead student life programs, clubs, weekend events, and campus activities.

Connaissances

Student affairs

Staff supervision

Policy development

Safety management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Education or related

Description du poste

Dean of Students

Student Affairs & Residential Life

Position Overview

Concord Prep School is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Dean of Students to oversee student affairs, student discipline, residential life operations, and student engagement programs.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in a private high school, boarding school, or similar educational environment, with the ability to independently manage student affairs, supervise staff, develop policies and SOPs, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Affairs & Discipline

• Oversee student conduct, attendance, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage student conflicts, disciplinary incidents, and safety concerns.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student matters.

2. Residential Life & Dormitory Operations

• Oversee daily operations across student dormitories and ensure compliance with residential policies.
• Supervise dormitory safety, curfews, student accountability, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain consistent operational standards across residential facilities.

3. Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Directly supervise, train, and manage student affairs and residential staff.
• Oversee staff scheduling, performance, accountability, and professional development.
• Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and team expectations.

4. Policy & SOP Development

• Independently develop, implement, and improve student conduct policies, disciplinary procedures, and residential life SOPs.
• Establish standardized procedures for incident reporting, safety, and daily operations.
• Ensure consistent policy implementation and operational efficiency.

5. Student Life & Engagement

• Oversee student clubs, extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and campus events.
• Promote student leadership, personal development, and a positive school culture.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs, school administration, residential life, or a related educational setting.
• Proven leadership experience with direct staff supervision responsibilities.
• Experience managing student discipline, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and SOPs.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to independently manage operations and lead a team effectively.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Dean of Students, Director of Student Life, Director of Residential Life, or similar leadership role.
• Experience working in a U.S. private or boarding high school.
• Experience managing residential staff and international students.
• Experience coordinating student activities and extracurricular programs.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands‑on, organized, and goal‑oriented leader who can independently manage student affairs, supervise staff, enforce school policies, and foster a safe, structured, and positive school environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance