About This Role
This leadership role oversees student affairs, student discipline, residential life operations, and student engagement programs at Concord Prep School. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in a private high school, boarding school, or similar educational environment, with the ability to independently manage student affairs, supervise staff, develop policies and SOPs, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive school community.
Responsibilities
- Oversee student conduct, attendance, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures
- Manage student conflicts, disciplinary incidents, and safety concerns
- Communicate with parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student matters
- Oversee daily operations across student dormitories and ensure compliance with residential policies
- Supervise dormitory safety, curfews, student accountability, and emergency procedures
- Maintain consistent operational standards across residential facilities
- Directly supervise, train, and manage student affairs and residential staff
- Oversee staff scheduling, performance, accountability, and professional development
- Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and team expectations
- Independently develop, implement, and improve student conduct policies, disciplinary procedures, and residential life SOPs
- Establish standardized procedures for incident reporting, safety, and daily operations
- Ensure consistent policy implementation and operational efficiency
- Oversee student clubs, extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and campus events
- Promote student leadership, personal development, and a positive school culture
Requirements
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs, school administration, residential life, or a related educational setting
- Proven leadership experience with direct staff supervision responsibilities
- Experience managing student discipline, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and SOPs
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to independently manage operations and lead a team effectively
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field
- Previous experience as a Dean of Students, Director of Student Life, Director of Residential Life, or similar leadership role
- Experience working in a U.S. private or boarding high school
- Experience managing residential staff and international students
- Experience coordinating student activities and extracurricular programs
