What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Student Life position at Miss Hall's School?
Mission: Miss Hall’s School inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community .
Position Overview
The Dean of Student Life is an inspiring educator and leader who provides visionary direction for student life at Miss Hall’s School. The Dean spearheads the design and delivery of mission-aligned and innovative programs that develop vision, voice, interpersonal efficacy and gumption and promote a joyful and connected student experience. The Dean oversees athletics, co-curricular activities, residential life, discipline, and supervises the student life team. The Dean of Student Life reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to set strategic vision and advance the implementation of MHS strategic priorities. A strong communicator and connector, the Dean is an advocate for girl-centered education and a passionate steward of the mission and values of the School.
Located on 80 acres in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Miss Hall’s currently enrolls 205 girls in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries and 11 states learning and living together as global citizens. Approximately 70 percent of Miss Hall’s students board, and 40 percent of our student body is international. In terms of race and ethnicity, MHS students self-identify as: White: 59 percent, Asian: 30 percent, Bi/Multiracial: 12 percent, Black: 10 percent, and Hispanic/Latino/a/x: 7 percent. All MHS students continue on to institutions of higher learning.
Miss Hall’s School is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applicants who are committed to bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Miss Hall’s School celebrates its diverse and inclusive community in which colleagues from all backgrounds can live, learn, and grow, with competitive compensation that includes an attractive benefits package and a commitment to career development and professional growth. This stimulating and dynamic academic environment empowers their students and enriches the lives of every community member, from staff and faculty to students, parents, and alumnae.
Miss Hall’s School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer .
Interested candidates should submit via https://bit.ly/MHS_DoSL_AppForm the following materials confidentially in one, single PDF file:
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 (housing included)
Search Timeline
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community .
Position Overview
The Dean of Student Life is an inspiring educator and leader who provides visionary direction for student life at Miss Hall’s School. The Dean spearheads the design and delivery of mission-aligned and innovative programs that develop vision, voice, interpersonal efficacy and gumption and promote a joyful and connected student experience. The Dean oversees athletics, co-curricular activities, residential life, discipline, and supervises the student life team. The Dean of Student Life reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to set strategic vision and advance the implementation of MHS strategic priorities. A strong communicator and connector, the Dean is an advocate for girl-centered education and a passionate steward of the mission and values of the School.
Located on 80 acres in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Miss Hall’s currently enrolls 205 girls in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries and 11 states learning and living together as global citizens. Approximately 70 percent of Miss Hall’s students board, and 40 percent of our student body is international. In terms of race and ethnicity, MHS students self-identify as: White: 59 percent, Asian: 30 percent, Bi/Multiracial: 12 percent, Black: 10 percent, and Hispanic/Latino/a/x: 7 percent. All MHS students continue on to institutions of higher learning.
Miss Hall’s School is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applicants who are committed to bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead in the design and delivery of innovative, girls-centered student life programs
- Oversee residential and day student life, grade-level activities, and all school traditions
- Supervise co-curricular program leaders – athletics, student leadership, class coordinators, weekend activities, and residential life
- Provide framework and oversight for student discipline, with emphasis on restorative practices
- Serve on Senior Leadership Team and provide strategic vision and direction for MHS
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in education; secondary school experience strongly preferred
- At least 3 years of experience in leadership, including supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience leading and working with a globally diverse population
- Knowledge of best practices in high school pedagogy, with girl-centered lens
- Excellent collaboration, communication, facilitation and organizational skills
- Commitment to the Miss Hall’s School Mission and Core Values
Miss Hall’s School celebrates its diverse and inclusive community in which colleagues from all backgrounds can live, learn, and grow, with competitive compensation that includes an attractive benefits package and a commitment to career development and professional growth. This stimulating and dynamic academic environment empowers their students and enriches the lives of every community member, from staff and faculty to students, parents, and alumnae.
Miss Hall’s School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer .
Interested candidates should submit via https://bit.ly/MHS_DoSL_AppForm the following materials confidentially in one, single PDF file:
- A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
- A current resume
- A statement of educational philosophy
- The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with high school-aged students, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 (housing included)
Search Timeline
- Priority Application Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025 (Applications will subsequently be considered on a rolling basis)
- Semifinalist interviews (two stages): Starting the week of April 28, 2025
- Finalist interviews: Early to Mid-May 2025
- Announcement: Late May 20205
- Start date: July 2025 (onboarding to begin June 15, 2025)
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000
