Middle and Upper School Dean of Students

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus Ohio founded in 1898 serving diverse students in grades preschool through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students 120 faculty and staff and more than 3000 alumnae. CSGs 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus a city bustling with artistic civic and shopping experiences. CSG offers an exceptional student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts an impressive athletic program and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well-prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks a dynamic motivated individual to serve as Middle and Upper School Dean of Students to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. Reporting to the Director of Middle School and Upper School the Dean of Students provides comprehensive leadership for student life across the Middle School (Forms VIVIII) and Upper School (Forms IXXII). This role fosters a positive inclusive and accountable student culture while supporting students social-emotional development well-being and sense of belonging. Serving as a bridge between divisions the Dean ensures consistency in philosophy and practice while honoring the developmental needs of each age group. Working collaboratively with division directors the school counselor learning specialists form-level deans and faculty the Dean of Students helps shape a dynamic community aligned with the schools mission and Portrait of a Graduate.

CSG offers a competitive salary benefits and professional opportunities and welcomes candidates who add to the racial cultural religious and gender diversity of the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Life & Culture

• Lead and coordinate student life programming across both divisions including assemblies community gatherings social events spirit weeks and special programming.
• Oversee the student life calendar and student communications to ensure cohesive scheduling and clear information sharing.
• Support student leadership and co-curricular offerings including Student Council clubs affinity groups and alliance groups to foster engagement belonging and student voice.
• Cultivate a vibrant school culture that celebrates diversity promotes inclusion and supports student growth.
• Lead chaperone at dances/socials
• Plan Form Level Trips with the collaboration of the Form Level Deans

Advisory Program Leadership

• Provide vision and oversight for the advisory program in collaboration with the school counselor and form-level deans.
• Support and train advisors to ensure meaningful mentorship and student engagement.
• Ensure advisory programming addresses developmental transitions resilience digital well-being and preparation for high school and beyond.

Form-Level Dean Supervision

• Supervise and support form-level deans (Forms VIXII) ensuring consistency and alignment across grade levels.
• Facilitate regular collaboration professional development and shared problem-solving among form deans.
• Support grade-level programming transitions traditions and community-building efforts.

Discipline & Student Accountability

• Serve as the primary point of contact for minor disciplinary matters and communicate with parents/guardians. Partner with division directors on more serious concerns.
• Apply restorative practices and developmentally appropriate approaches to accountability.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and support faculty with classroom behavior strategies.

Student Support Well-Being & Transitions

• Participate in and/or lead Student Support Team meetings and collaborate with counselors learning specialists advisors and faculty.
• Advocate for student mental health and well-being and coordinate support plans and interventions.
• Monitor attendance trends and student engagement to identify concerns early.
• Design and support transition programming for new students and key entry points particularly Forms VI and IX.
• Collaborate with division directors and admissions to support student retention through strong relationships engagement and timely support.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong relationships with students families faculty and staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for student life behavioral expectations and social-emotional concerns.
• Partner with academic leaders to ensure student life programming complements the academic mission.
• Participate in leadership team meetings strategic initiatives and school-wide planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and engaged presence across both divisions.
• Contribute to faculty meetings professional development and committees.
• Stay current on best practices in adolescent development restorative justice and social-emotional learning.
• Support the schools commitment to diversity equity inclusion and justice.
  Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of teaching or educational experience; independent school experience preferred.
• Experience in student life advisory or student support leadership.
• Experience working with middle and/or upper school students.

Skills & Dispositions

• Strong commitment to student well-being and holistic development.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in restorative and developmentally appropriate discipline practices.
  Ability to manage complex programs and collaborate across divisions.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and ongoing professional growth.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Columbus School for Girls and single-sex education.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex age religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability veteran status marital status or any other status protected by law.