| About Us The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys. Position Summary The Fessenden School seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life who is responsible for managing the administrative aspects of the Residential Life Office, communicating with parents, students and residential life faculty, and partnering with the Director of Residential life in the development and execution of the program. Living on campus and embracing the lifestyle of a junior boarding program are essential elements of this position. Schedule - Orientation July Dates TBD
- School year August 15 to June 30
- Daily and weekend schedules vary throughout the school year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Organize and schedule all weekend activities.
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Manage and maintain the software program, Boardingware. -
Oversee all travel arrangements for boarding students. -
Manage the budget and payouts for activities and student funds -
Collaborate and assist the Director of Residential life in training, professional development and meetings for the boarding students and faculty. -
Communicate frequently to and be a liaison for parents -
Work as the residential administrator one night a week and assigned weekends. -
Manage the mail and deliveries of the boarders -
Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training -
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications -
Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject -
Two years of experience in a residential setting such as schools or camps -
Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents -
Ability to work with international students and their families. -
Demonstrated commitment to on ongoing education for inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity -
Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships -
Strong administrative skills for managing the office -
Strong supervisory and leadership skills -
Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization and problem solving with minimal supervision -
Commitment to boys and boys’ education Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows: -
Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear -
Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel -
Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds -
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate. To Apply Every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references through the Fessenden Website under Employment. Other pertinent materials may be submitted as well if desired. |