Garrison Forest School seeks a full-time Upper School Dean of Students to begin July 1, 2021. The Dean is responsible for fostering a school climate that enhances community and student growth. The Dean reports to the Head of Upper School. As a key member of the Student Life Team, the Dean is charged with identifying and advocating for student life needs and promoting the wellbeing of all students. As the Dean of a school with a diverse and international student body, the Dean will support faculty and student cultural competence and will work to ensure that the school’s co-curricular program reflects and celebrates the school’s diversity. On-campus housing may be available.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and overseeing programs that enable students to realize their fullest intellectual and personal potential and integrating student life experiences with the educational mission of the School.
• Overseeing the Upper School co-curricular program and Upper School functions including leadership, activities, attendance, and student conduct.
• Joining with the residential life professional staff, faculty, and student leaders to create an enriching experience for students which safeguards their safety and security, health and wellbeing, and nurtures their academic and personal development.
• Fostering a school climate that enhances community and student growth.

 
School Overview:
Garrison Forest School, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is an independent, non-sectarian day and boarding school educating girls in grades K-12, with a coed preschool. GFS offers a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12.  Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.  Confident, creative and compassionate, GFS girls are encouraged to be fully engaged within the school and with the local and global community around them as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices in a spirited and joyful environment.

Candidates should support the Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 
Application Process:
Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@gfs.org.  Information can be mailed to Vanessa Griffin, Assistant to the Head of School, Garrison Forest School, 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. No telephone calls, please.