JOB TITLE: Dean of Students

CLASSIFICATION: Administration; 12-month position; July through June

SUPERVISOR: Head of School

Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.

Job Summary:     

Reporting to the Head of School and working collaboratively with various Department Heads, the Dean of Students (DOS) shares responsibility for ensuring a positive school culture that is consistent with the mission and values of Lyndon Institute. The DOS participates in planning, goal setting, decision-making, policy formulation, staff supervision, and crisis management; shares responsibility for establishing, communicating, and implementing student discipline policies and behavioral expectations.

Duties, Responsibilities and Specific Requirements:

• Be a consistent, positive presence in the lives of LI students.
• Actively promote a positive student culture of engagement through policy and personal interactions.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to support overall student wellbeing, consistent with the mission and values of LI.
• Manage and implement student discipline and disciplinary procedures.
• Communicate and partner with families in support of student discipline.
• Maintains accurate records of student discipline and attendance.
• Develop and implement advisor/advisee curriculum that supports the students, school culture, faculty needs, and is consistent with Lyndon Institute’s mission.
• Oversee the enforcement of LI’s Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying policies (HHB)
• Serve as the Grievance Officer for Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing of students
• Provide logistical support for some all-school events
• Collaborate with the Head of School in the annual revision and publication of the Student Handbook.
• Attend outside professional meetings or conferences yearly to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of student discipline practices and student leadership programs.
• Coordinate all Campus Life Department meetings and attend weekly EST meetings
• Serves as a member of LI’s Leadership Team.
• Support the Boarding students’ cultural events.
• Manage and plan the budget for the Campus Life Office.
• Supervise staff in the Campus Life office.
• Partner with the Academic Dean's office on community service for LI students.
• Partner with the Academic Dean’s office to enhance education through the development of policies and programs which promote the personal growth and development of students.
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relative work experience in a similar field that demonstrates success in working with a range of students and colleagues, as well as successful experience teaching, advising, or counseling high school students.
• Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders.
• Successful track record managing teams.
• Demonstrates patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to see the best in others.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Understands the importance of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks by volume, urgency, etc.
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• High energy, flexibility, and enthusiasm about working in an academic atmosphere.

Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer. 

About Lyndon Institute

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are a comprehensive town academy for grades 9 – 12, offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and Career & Technical Education programs. The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the Main Building, Alumni Gymnasium and 650-seat Alumni Auditorium, the Elliott Memorial Library, the John L. Norris, Jr. Center for the Arts, the Monahan Academic Commons, and seven dormitories. The 300-acre Edwin Binney Memorial Forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. We believe that the primary obligation of our school is to help every student to discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic aptitudes; to encourage the development of goals appropriate to such aptitude; and to aid in developing the goals for the betterment of one’s self and one’s community. LI students enjoy personal attention from an accomplished and devoted faculty, genuine respect for their individuality ...and unique talents, a truly inclusive environment, and outstanding preparation for their choices of colleges or careers. Our students are encouraged to respect and value diversity and to be active and responsible citizens. In 2009, Lyndon Institute was one of the first two high schools in the U.S. permitted to offer an American high school program in China. We currently partner with four schools in China (Shanghai, Shaoxing, Heifei, and Fuzhou). Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community. Our students participate in a number of community service projects. Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs. LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community.

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