What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Division Dean of Students position at Berkeley Preparatory School?
Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways.
At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.
Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.
The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.
Upper Division Dean of Students- Grades 11-12
The Upper Division (UD) has an opening for a full-time Dean of Students for Grades 11-12 for the 2025-26 school year. This is a significant leadership position that sits on the UD administrative team and reports to the Assistant Director of the UD. The Dean of Students for Grades 11-12 works closely with several other colleagues to support, nurture and hold students accountable to high standards so that they may continue their development towards being their best selves.
Major responsibilities include:
- oversee student discipline and accountability
- support the personal growth and development of each student
- develop and implement student life programming, retreats, etc.
- help mentor student leaders
- be highly visible and interactive each day
- support faculty in working with and managing students
Strong candidates will have most of the following:
- significant independent school experience as a teacher, coach, advisor, etc.
- experience developing student life programming (retreats, activities, etc.)
- experience navigating challenging conversations with students, parents, and colleagues
- a desire to proactively develop relationships with students, and to be a full participant in the broader life of the school community
- a desire to help implement the Leadership Academy at Berkeley
- a growth mindset and ability to collaborate
- find genuine enjoyment working with students ages 16-18
Compensation and Benefits:
The appointment is available July 1, 2025, and is a full-time, salary, exempt position and eligible for full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, certification attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.
All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.
Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national or ancestral origin, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, and other Berkeley-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.