Details
Posted: 03-Apr-22
Location: Waitsfield, Vermont
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Dean of Students
Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS), a premier ski academy serving highly competitive alpine and nordic ski racers who are also devoted to their academic pursuits, is seeking a Director of Student Life beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
The Director of Student Life is responsible for overseeing all student life programming while ensuring that students have the opportunity to experience the world beyond GMVS, and to contribute to the community beyond the classroom or on-snow environments. The Director of Student Life manages and directs all components of the student life experience including oversight of the school’s residential life program, health and wellness curriculum, student leadership and community service programming, student activities, counseling, discipline, and other activities related to a student’s enrollment at GMVS. In addition, the Director of Student Life works in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School and Head of School to direct and support the advisory program.
The Director of Student Life oversees a Student Life Team and plays an integral role in the school’s administrative leadership team. The individual serving in this role reports directly to the Assistant Head of School, and receives additional support and supervision from the Head of School.
- Experience living and/or working in a boarding school environment
- Passion for competitive sports and competitive student-athletes
- Proficiency in computer skills and use of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability and desire to quickly acclimate to GMVS, by developing a thorough understanding of the School’s history, culture, traditions, constituencies, philosophy, vision, and values
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and enthusiasm for the GMVS experience and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff