Job Title: Dean of Student Life
Department Name: Administration
Reports To: Directress
Mount Saint Mary Academy is seeking a dedicated, driven, and mission-oriented Dean of Student Life to join our administrative team. This is a 12-month position that will begin this summer and continue through the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Goals
- To support the development of the whole student by supervising and monitoring all extracurricular activities
- To maintain a safe, inclusive, and enriching learning environment for all students
- To provide supervision, coordination, communication, and evaluation of all programs related to Student Life
School and Community Relations
- Supervision of Faculty and Staff moderators to ensure that all activities are running smoothly
- Observations of teaching personnel, as assigned by the Directress
- Serves in a participating or leadership role on school-wide committees and shared administrative responsibilities at the direction of the Directress
Responsibilities
Student Life
- Coordinate all aspects of student life, including clubs, activities, and field trips
- Plan and coordinate student assemblies, including setups in MySchoolBuilding and room reservations
- Be visible around campus, especially in the Student Center and other locations (Snack Shack, Study Center, Senior Lane) during times when students are unstructured (CWP, lunches, after school)
- Oversee and work closely with Student Council Moderator to ensure that Student Council events are approved by the Administration and run smoothly
- Supervise, arrange, and approve chaperones for extracurricular events and all evening dances
- Attend major student events, such as Prom, Semi-Formal, Soph Hop, and Senior Field Day
Clubs and Activities
- Manage myMSMA permissions for activities and school trips
- Prepares, proposes, and manages the activity budget with the Finance Office
- Approve, arrange transportation, and manage logistics for field trips
- Participates in and facilitates the Clubs and Activities portion of the Academy Awards
- Oversee the Summer Academy program and work with the principal on scheduling and logistics
- Oversee the Summer International Trip and work with the head chaperones on planning, communication, and implementation
Discipline
- Enforce the school handbook and code of conduct for students
- Investigate instances of student bullying, disrespect, and other handbook violations
- Work with the SAC (Student Assistance Counselor) and parents to address each instance of bullying by investigating, communicating with all involved parties, and following up with student concerns and consequences
- Communicate with parents, students, School Counseling, Faculty, Staff, and Administration with regard to student conduct
- Manage the conduct tab of myMSMA
- Hold detentions after school as needed
- Monitor the student uniform, making “uniform check” announcements and periodically visiting classes and other student locations
Snack Shack and School Store
- Oversee the management of the School Store and Snack Shack regarding procedures, purchasing, and making recommendations for new items
Nurse
- Supervise the School Nurse and communicate regarding student attendance and medical concerns
- Approve elevator usage, sneaker passes, and other medical accommodations for students
Attendance
- Supervise the Attendance Coordinator
- Enforce the attendance policy in the handbook
- Monitor and review student attendance issues
- Approve and manage end-of-quarter attendance communication to families
Four Seasons – Student Dining Services
- Serve as the liaison from the Administration to Four Seasons management
- Meet with Four Seasons and Finance Office each summer to renew contract/discuss dining options
- Send food services and dining card information to families in August for the upcoming school year
- Field questions from students and families regarding student dining options throughout the year
- Post monthly menu calendars on myMSMA Resource Board for students and families
- Communicate special schedule days to the cafeteria staff via email
- Communicate snow days or other unplanned school closings to Four Seasons management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Serve as liaison between the Administration and the DEI Consultant
- Plan and organize student DEI assemblies
- Work with Directress and Assistant Directress to plan the DEI topics and coordinate the schedule for professional development sessions for faculty and staff
- Supervise the SOCA (Students of Color Affinity Group) moderator and approve activities and events as they are proposed
Fathers Club
- Supervise and approve all Fathers Club communications and events as they are proposed
- Serve as Administrative liaison to the Fathers Club and attend Fathers Club meetings (one evening per month) and events (e.g., Golf Outing each fall, end-of-year gathering)
Communication Skills / Time Commitment Required
- Clear, prompt, and professional communication with fellow Administrators, Faculty, Staff, students, and parents is of critical importance
- Available during school hours and reachable by cell phone for emergencies
- Available after school, in the evenings, and on the weekends to be physically present and supervise/attend school events such as dances, formals, Prom, Fall Drama, Spring Musical, Music Department Concerts, and other activities
- Available to communicate regarding pressing matters after school, during evenings, and on weekends, as necessary for the smooth operation of the school
- Travel required for Mercy Education Conferences, roughly two times per year
Technology Skills Preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Blackbaud Learning Management System
- Adobe Suite
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership preferred
- Administrative/leadership experience in a school setting preferred
- Background in psychology or allied field preferred
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Directress.
Interested applicants should send an updated resume and letter of interest to:
Sister Lisa Gambacorto, Directress, at lgambacorto@mountsaintmary.org and Mrs. Jacqueline Muratore, Assistant Directress, at jmuratore@mountsaintmary.org.