Responsibilities for the Dean of Residential Life Job
Develop and manage a highly engaging and rigorous schedule of student activities outside of the classroom, including sports and clubs;
Build and manage a strong team focused on student’s non-academic experience and development, including resident teachers, matron(s), and others. Develop a strong system to ensure student activity is monitored and supported at all times;
Develop and oversee a robust student counselling program to support strong emotional development;
Run an exceptional sports program for students, including directly coaching sports team(s);
Oversee strong student discipline and behavior within the residential experience such as evenings and weekends;
Build a rich spiritual experience for students through leading partnerships with churches and other spiritual partners;
Develop and execute off-campus activities that will enrich student development, including sports and club competitions and other exchanges with partner schools and organizations;
Build strong programs for student health and wellness, including health services on and off campus;
Play a central role in building and sustaining an exceptional student and staff culture as a member of the school’s management team;
You will be provided with lodging on the campus and will be expected to be present on campus many nights and weekends.
Dean of Residential Life Job Qualifications
You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop holistically;
Experience with youth development in various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, and/or teaching;
Previous experience in a boarding school is a plus but not required;
You are an exceptional with Nova’s culture, bringing energy, positivity and humility to your work and constantly looking to improve yourself;
You possess a Bachelor of Education degree or o degree in social sciences
8+ years of relevant experience
Significant experience in managing people as you will be leading a team
Proven record of success in high-intensity work environments
An awareness, understanding, and experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of children
