Assistant Dean, Junior Scholars Summer Program

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Dean of Students

Department : Summer Programs

Reports to : Dean of Students

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

SUMMARY

The Assistant Dean of Students 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 Assistant Dean will support the Dean of Students in overseeing student health and safety and coordinating the residential staff. The Assistant 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 Assistant Dean of Students reports to the Dean of Students and must work closely with the Director of Experiential Learning, summer fellows, and summer school 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 :

• Assisting Dean of Students in developing and overseeing an afternoon, evening, and weekend, residential program that fosters community and ensures student health, wellness, and safety.
• Assisting Dean of Students in the supervision of the afternoon program.
• Assisting Dean of Students in the supervision of the evening and weekend schedule and daily operations; the majority of the Assistant Dean’s work will take place after the academic day ends at 3 : 00 pm, though they will also be responsible for helping to set up for each afternoon and evenings’ activities.
• Collaborating with Summer Fellows to orchestrate meaningful, safe, fun, and inclusive evening activities in the dorms.
• Communicating with other school departments about residential needs.
• Substituting in the academic program.
• Managing the collecting and organizing of Summer Program photos
• Working on-site before and during the program; the approximate time frame for the position is June 24-July 30, with some work needing completion during May and June of 2025.
• Promoting the development of honor, character, and leadership in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF WEBB FACULTY & STAFF

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Assistant Dean of Students has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with residential programs, boarding schools, and student life preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current CA driver's license and clean motor vehicle record is required. A criminal background check is required and 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 : $4,000 - $4,500. 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 carrers@webb.org or slinsley@webb.org

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

Salary : $4,000 - $4,500