Dean of Students, Upper School
Dean of Students, Upper School
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$ 130000 - 175000
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Description
Harker seeks an Upper School Dean of Students effective July 1 2026. The primary goal of the position is to provide leadership that fosters the overall well-being growth and success of upper school students in alignment with the schools mission. The Dean of Students oversees all aspects of student life in the upper school including discipline. The Dean of Students reports directly to the Upper School Division Head and will work closely with and provide support to the upper school faculty student leadership grade level deans academic counselors student activities coordinator community service director and attendance coordinator. The Dean of Students plays a central role in cultivating a positive school climate supporting students academic and personal development and ensuring a kind and respectful community.
Salary Range: 130k - 175k
About Us
The Harker School is a private non-sectarian co-educational day school in Silicon Valley for students in kindergarten through grade 12 earning international recognition for its top-level academics quality teachers outstanding facilities and student achievements. Educating 1976 students Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California located on beautiful campuses just minutes apart.
Kindness respect honesty integrity and personal accountability have been at the heart of a Harker education since the schools founding in 1893. Demand by motivated and capable students in Silicon Valley and beyond is very high. Harker students receive a well-rounded education grounded in academics enriching extracurricular activities and clubs team-building athletics a multitude of arts offerings and an unwavering emphasis on character development. And most importantly students develop a lifelong passion for learning. Harker is a supportive safe fun and nurturing place where students make friends for life with their peers their teachers and with staff.
To apply please send resume and a letter of intent to Rice Bryan () and Amanda Gastel ().
Qualifications
ProfessionalQualities
The Harker School is interested in candidates who can support articulate and promote a
mission-driven inclusive and equitable student-centered model of education. Along with
excellent organizational and leadership skills ideal candidates will have backgrounds that
demonstrate most if not all of the following:
Abilitytoupholdtheschoolsmissionandphilosophyinallaspectsofstudentlife
Ability to synthesize and articulate the schools student life and disciplinary vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the upper school student experience
A warm approachable and visible presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed
Highlyorganizedpersistentandabletomotivateotherstoachieve
Deepunderstandingofschooloperationsmissionandphilosophy
Excellentcommunicationinterpersonalandconflict-resolutionskills
Strongorganizationalskillsandtheabilitytoprioritizeandmanagemultipleresponsibilities
Proficiencywithinternalschoolsystemsandtechnology
Abilitytomakeeffectivetimelyprogramdecisionsinresponsetodailychallenges
Discretioninhandlingconfidentialinformation
Positiveadaptableandcollaborativeapproachtoproblem-solving
Anadvanceddegreeispreferred
Below you will find specific details related to this position. As with any leadership role at Harker it is our expectation that the individual entrusted with these responsibilities approaches them with a deep commitment to excellence and a strong sense of ownership. The list of responsibilities outlined below represents the tasks associated with the role but not the mindset we hope you bring to each endeavor. True leadership at Harker is rooted in service a willingness to invest the necessary time and a dedication to guiding others. These qualities are not only central to this position but to every leadership role at Harker.
Key Responsibilities
Student Life & Engagement
- Collaborate with Class Deans through regular meetings; support class-specific needs and financial
- paperwork.
- Supportandguidestudentgroups:
- StudentCouncil:Weeklymeetingsofficerelectionsandtrainingfollow-uponconcerns
- Associated Student Body (ASB): Weekly meetings summer leadership camps mentoring of
- elected leaders
- Honor Council: Collaborate as needed on student/faculty academic integrity topics and
- concerns.
- School Clubs: Oversight of clubs club fairs budgeting vendor orders and account reconciliations.
- Partner with the Student Activities Coordinator to develop and maintain the Spirit program and yearly events (e.g. dances rallies); attendance at major events is required.
- OverseetheCommunityServiceDirectorawardprogramsandverificationofservicehours.
Discipline&Accountability
CreateandenforcerulesasoutlinedintheStudent/ParentHandbook.
MaintainrecordsofdisciplineincludingdetentionsSaturdayFivesandsuspensions.
Oversee revisions and publication of the Student/Parent Handbook in coordination with the Office of Communication.
EmergencyProcedures
Lead the development implementation and ongoing review of the upper schools emergency
preparedness and response plans.
Coordinateandconductregularsafetydrills(firelockdownearthquakeetc.).
Trainfacultyandstudentsonsafetyproceduresandemergencyresponseprotocols.
Assessrisksand vulnerabilities oncampus makingrecommendations for safetyimprovements.
Overseecommunicationsystemsandprotocolsforrapidclearmessagingduringcrises.
Programs&Events
Organize and budget for annual class trips including frosh orientation sophomore and junior trips senior retreat (fall) and senior trip (spring).
Organizeand oversee studentevents ( weeksdancesprom seniorsunrise).
Supervise the Attendance Office staff ensuring accurate records of tardies absences truancies and appeals processes.
Managestudentlockers(orderingrepairsassignmentsandend-of-yearchecks).
CommunityRelations&Traffic
Overseesafeandefficientcampustrafficflowincludingdrop-off/pickupandparking.
Communicatetrafficguidelinestofamiliesstaffandstudentstoensurecompliance.
Serve asliaison with neighborsand communitygroupsaddressing concerns constructively.
Mission
Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality embrace diversity and promote leadership and service preparing students to take their place as global citizens.
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