Dean of Students
JOB TITLE: Dean of Students
CLASSIFICATION: Administration; 12-month position; July through June
SUPERVISOR: Head of School
Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of School and working collaboratively with various Department Heads, the Dean of Students (DOS) shares responsibility for ensuring a positive school culture that is consistent with the mission and values of Lyndon Institute. The DOS participates in planning, goal setting, decision-making, policy formulation, staff supervision, and crisis management; shares responsibility for establishing, communicating, and implementing student discipline policies and behavioral expectations.
Duties, Responsibilities and Specific Requirements:
- Be a consistent, positive presence in the lives of LI students.
- Actively promote a positive student culture of engagement through policy and personal interactions.
- Develop and implement proactive strategies to support overall student wellbeing, consistent with the mission and values of LI.
- Manage and implement student discipline and disciplinary procedures.
- Communicate and partner with families in support of student discipline.
- Maintains accurate records of student discipline and attendance.
- Develop and implement advisor/advisee curriculum that supports the students, school culture, faculty needs, and is consistent with Lyndon Institute’s mission.
- Oversee the enforcement of LI’s Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying policies (HHB)
- Serve as the Grievance Officer for Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing of students
- Provide logistical support for some all-school events
- Collaborate with the Head of School in the annual revision and publication of the Student Handbook.
- Attend outside professional meetings or conferences yearly to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of student discipline practices and student leadership programs.
- Coordinate all Campus Life Department meetings and attend weekly EST meetings
- Serves as a member of LI’s Leadership Team.
- Support the Boarding students’ cultural events.
- Manage and plan the budget for the Campus Life Office.
- Supervise staff in the Campus Life office.
- Partner with the Academic Dean's office on community service for LI students.
- Partner with the Academic Dean’s office to enhance education through the development of policies and programs which promote the personal growth and development of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relative work experience in a similar field that demonstrates success in working with a range of students and colleagues, as well as successful experience teaching, advising, or counseling high school students.
- Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders.
- Successful track record managing teams.
- Demonstrates patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to see the best in others.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Understands the importance of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks by volume, urgency, etc.
- Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
- High energy, flexibility, and enthusiasm about working in an academic atmosphere.
- Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer.