Novel Prep
Dean of Students
Full Time • Costa Mesa
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
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