Career Center

The Opportunity: Since its founding in 1888, The Kiski School has been a leading boarding school for boys. In September, Kiski’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to introduce co-education to Kiski, and the school is excited to welcome girls in the fall of 2024. Kiski is seeking a Dean of Girls who will lead the school’s efforts to ensure the successful integration of young women into the school and make Kiski a welcoming, safe, and supportive space for them. Kiski expects to enroll approximately 25 girls for fall 2024 and gradually increase the number of girls enrolled in the years ahead. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to be a part of something new and meaningful, and help Kiski become an exceptional co-ed boarding school. Among the key responsibilities of the position will be:
•Lead and coordinate efforts to facilitate a smooth transition for new female students entering theschool, helping them acclimate to the academic, social, and residential aspects of Kiski School.

•Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents of female students, addressingtheir concerns, providing regular updates on school activities, and serving as a trusted point ofcontact for any questions.

•Provide guidance and mentorship to female students, offering support to help them thrive in theirstudies and extracurricular pursuits.•Work closely with the school's leadership team, faculty, staff, and student leaders to integrate femalestudents seamlessly into existing structures and traditions while also fostering new opportunities forgrowth and enrichment.

•Plan and coordinate activities and events that promote integration, cross-gender interactions, andshared experiences among students.

•Advocate for the needs and perspectives of female students within the school community, ensuringtheir voices are heard and respected.

•Work with faculty advisors to provide personalized support to female students, helping themachieve their academic and personal goals.

•Handle any issues or challenges related to the transition in a timely and effective manner,collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find appropriate solutions.

•Function as a member of the duty team assigned to the girls’ dormitory.

•Teach one class and supervise one or more extracurricular or athletic program.

Why Work at Kiski?
•Kiski offers a close-knit community of passionate and dedicated educators on a beautiful and spacious campus that includes trails, wooded areas, and river access. Overlooking the charming small town of Saltsburg, Kiski’s location offers the peace and beauty of a rural area, but is just 30 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, a world class city that has undergone a tremendous renaissance over the last 20 years.

•Kiski provides structured mentorship and support for educators at every career stage, and fosters a culture of innovation and collegiality.

•Kiski provides a competitive benefits package with generous support for professional development and continuing education, and offers tuition remission for eligible children of employees.

•Kiski provides on-campus housing as well as meals for employees and their families in the Turley Dining Hall. Employees have access to the state of the art Rogers Athletic Center including a weight room, gym, tennis courts, and indoor and outdoor pools. Most teachers live on campus creating a small village atmosphere.

Most importantly, working at Kiski provides each employee with the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young people. Our alumni and their families are deeply loyal to the school and grateful to their teachers and they stay in touch long after they graduate.

The ideal candidate for the position will possess the following qualifications and qualities:
•A bachelor's degree and relevant experience working with students in a residential setting, preferablyin a boarding school environment.

•Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with students, parents, faculty, andstaff.

•Empathy, patience, and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations with discretion andprofessionalism.

•Innovative and adaptable mindset to navigate the challenges and opportunities of co-education.

•Successful experience working collaboratively as a member of a team to identify and solve challenges.

•An excellent written and oral communicator.

About The Kiski School

CO-EDUCATION IN 2024 For 135 years, Kiski has been a leader among college preparatory schools, developing boys into outstanding young men. We became experts in how boys learn, tailoring our educational and boarding approach to meet their unique learning needs. The true foundation of Kiski, however, is this: a dynamic college preparatory curriculum delivered in an encouraging environment that transforms young people into confident, responsible, and caring adults. And that, in fact, is something from which any student can benefit. The past century will be our springboard to an even stronger future. Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls. While this approach is new for our school, we expect the results to be right in line with what we have seen over and over again: the development of each student’s mind, character, integrity, and self-discipline, coupled with a college preparatory learning experience, the benefits of which will last a lifetime.

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