Job Title: Dean of Students, Juniors Scholars Summer Program 

Department: Summer Programs

Reports to: Director of Experiential Learning

Status: Exempt, Full-Time, Seasonal, Non-benefited

SUMMARY

The Dean is charged with overseeing student life during The Webb Schools Summer Programs.  This involves working with faculty, residential staff, and the Director of Experiential Learning to manage the residential, afternoon, and evening programs. The Dean of Students will also oversee student health and safety and help coordinate the residential staff. The Dean of Students will collaborate with other summer school faculty and residential staff to create and maintain a fun and collaborative learning environment for students.  All faculty members who work at The Webb Schools are expected to contribute positively and productively to a campus community that promotes the development of honor, leadership, and service.

MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit. For more on our values and commitment to DEI initiatives, click here.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Dean of Students reports to the Director of Experiential Learning, supervises the Assistant Dean of Students, and must work closely with summer program faculty and staff to help create a positive and safe environment for learning and discovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the Director of Experiential Learning to establish the vision and direction of the Junior Scholars Program.
• Developing and overseeing an afternoon, evening, and weekend, residential program that fosters community and ensures student health, wellness, and safety.
• Working with the Director of Experiential Learning to coordinate the Summer Programs Fellows, including their training, schedule, and support.
• Collaborating with the Director of Experiential Learning to supervise the Summer Program Fellows.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Dean of Students and other summer faculty to create meaningful connections between academic day, afternoon, and evening programming.
• Working with the Assistant Dean to supervise the afternoon, evening, and weekend schedule and daily operations.
• Reviewing and revising the Summer Programs student handbook and overseeing student discipline.
• Communicating with other school departments about residential needs.
• Problem-solving and working with individual students and families along with the Director of Experiential Learning to address student needs and concerns throughout the program.
• Promoting the development of honor, character, and leadership in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules.
• Working with the Director to ensure the safe, smooth, and effective implementation of all other facets of the Junior Scholar's program.
• Working on-site before and during the program; the approximate time frame for the position is June 3 to July 30, with some work needing completion during the spring of 2025.
• Other duties as assigned.

 PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF ALL WEBB FACULTY & STAFF

• Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community.
• Follows community policies and procedures and should model positive behavior.
• Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and productive relationships with colleagues.
• Understands boundaries and embraces responsibility for the care of students in loco parentis.
• Promotes a trust-based community by keeping appropriate confidences.
• Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments.
• Communicates and responds to all school communications in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Dean of Students supervises the Assistant Dean of Students and co-supervises fellows.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or higher and some teaching experience preferred. Experience with residential programs, boarding schools and student life preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A current California driver license and satisfactory motor vehicle record is required.  A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

OTHER SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

Anticipated salary range: $7,000 - $7,500. Salary will be dependent on the level of experience. The Webb Schools offer competitive compensation. In setting position ranges, Webb reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and résumé to: Suzi Linsley, Director of Experiential Learning at: [email protected]. 

This position is “at-will”. This means that both Webb and the hired employee have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. There is no employment contract, actual or implied. The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. www.webb.org.