Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Massachusetts
New Canaan, Connecticut
West Newton, Massachusetts
Posted: 17-Dec-24
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
There is no place quite like Avenues. We are a top-tier school in New York City whose mission is to educate world-wise leaders for the 21st century. Our faculty bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together. We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects. And we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Start date: August 1, 2025
Avenues' distinctive academic program makes our graduates uniquely compelling applicants for the most selective postsecondary pursuits. A Dean is a leader (also mentor, cheerleader, confidant, and occasional tough-love-giver) who supports students' wellbeing, partners deeply with their families and supports their journey to what's next. Deans provide individualized support and expertise, helping identify the best fit for students based on their passions and aspirations. Above all, deans build powerful, lasting relationships with students that extend for years during, and then beyond, their time at Avenues.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Foster students' wellbeing, through powerful relationships and mentoring
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Advise a caseload of students and their families across grades 10-12. Your students will feel known, mentored and supported; their families will rave about you.
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Be a key mentor and supporter in the life of each of your students
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Be a highly effective support system around the diverse challenges students encounter during high school
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Ensure that Avenues effectively supports each student to thrive, following through with colleagues and families to best support each unique individual
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Teach, and help refine, an advisory curriculum focused on wellbeing and preparation for postsecondary success
Guide students to well-chosen, great-fit, selective pursuits after high school
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Expertly guide the entire college process, leading to students wisely choosing desirable, selective post-secondary pursuits where they'll thrive
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Ensure students and families feel well informed and prepared for the college process
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Anchor the college process in powerful relationships with students and their families
Join a dynamic, collaborative team
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Enthusiastically contribute to a deans team dedicated to all Avenues students' wellbeing
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Be a relentlessly resourceful and collaborative colleague, partnering with faculty, student support, division leaders, and families on students' success, growth and happiness
WHAT YOU BRING
If this role is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "that's me!"
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You love and respect teenagers. You feel deeply passionate about supporting them to learn, grow and thrive as people
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You're energized by both dimensions of this work: the holistic support for students and the strategic college counseling
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You believe that going to college should be about finding a right match for each student
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You can build deep relationships with high school students and their families, as strong partnerships with families are key to student success
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You have several years of experience in college counseling and/or admissions
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You communicate in lucid, compelling ways with a high level of accountability and responsiveness
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You navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy
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You effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment