Assistant to the Dean of Students

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) seeks an Assistant to the Dean of Students to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of Students, Associate Deans, and Academic Dean. The Assistant serves as a liaison between the Deans, students, parents, and the NMH community, ensuring smooth operations within the office.

Why NMH:

• Comprehensive insurances, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• A robust 10% 403(b) contribution (with a 3% employee contribution)
• Generous paid time off, including annual vacation, separate sick time, and holidays
• Tired of packing lunch? Enjoy lunch in our dining hall while on duty and save an average of $2,700/year

• Tuition remission for dependent children of high school age who meet the acceptance requirements of the school

About NMH: Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent boarding and day school located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts, was founded on the principles of inclusivity and community — values that are as important today as they were at its founding in 1879.

A Day in the Life:

The Assistant to the Dean of Students provides essential support in managing the day-to-day operations of the Dean of Students’ office. Key duties include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, managing attendance records, and responding to inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and staff. This individual ensures the effective communication of school policies and coordinates various activities, such as weekly student restrictions and permission tracking. The Assistant also manages communication with multiple departments, including health services, college counseling, and academic offices, to facilitate smooth student life operations. Additionally, this individual provides general administrative support to the Deans, including organizing meetings, meals, and travel arrangements, and overseeing certain aspects of student life programming. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of attention to detail and ability to multitask in an administrative setting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous administrative support experience

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work with students, parents, and staff in a professional, calm manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Expertise in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word

• Experience with data storage/retrieval systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher strongly preferred

• Experience in an academic environment, particularly in student services or administration

• Familiarity with Google Suite and school attendance management systems

This is an in-office position.