Assistant Dean of Students, Fairfield Prep

Job Description:

Fairfield College Preparatory School is an all-boys Jesuit Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade.

Fairfield Prep Mission Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence who possess the conscience to make wise decisions a compassion for others and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Fairfield Prep Vision Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.

Division: Fairfield College Preparatory School

Department: Prep Administration

Reports to: Dean of Student Life and Ignatian Formation

Basic Function: The Assistant Dean of Students will be responsible for students in one class and lead various student life initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements: Masters Degree in Secondary Education or a related field or the current pursuit of this degree is preferred. Experience teaching or as an administrator in a high school setting. Must have experience with or be familiar with the mission of Catholic Jesuit education.

Essential Functions: For a particular class the Assistant Dean will be responsible for:

• Enforcing all student rules and regulations and oversee student conduct student discipline and student behavior during school day in the Prep buildings on the Fairfield University campus and at all school functions both on and off campus including dances athletic events and the Fairfield Train Station.

• When infractions occur administer disciplinary penalties and consult with the Dean of Student Life and Ignatian Formation on infractions that involve suspension and / or expulsion.

• OrganizeandexecutedailystudentJUG with thehelpof fellowAssistantDeans and Campus Life Assistant.

• Maintain meticulous student disciplinary records.

• Oversee student daily attendance including maintaining student attendance records and communicating with faculty members students and families when concerning attendance trends arise and when attendance exceeds standards established in the Student Handbook

• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Academics & Faculty Formation and School Counseling Department on matters of student attendance and behavioral interventions.

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Ignatian Academic Programs and Research on matters of academic integrity.

• Assign lockers and supervise the cleaning of lockers at the end of the academic year.

• Assist with the organization planning and execution of yearly student orientations and transfer student onboarding and orientation.

• Assist with the organization planning and execution of student leadership formation programs.

• Gather qualitative and quantitative data about all aspects of the student experience.

• Assist with the organization planning and execution for the class and / or with other local all-girls Catholic schools.

• Serve as member of various leadership teams such as School Team Retention Team and Mission Leadership.

• Teach one class section as needed.

In addition the Assistant Dean will lead various student life initiatives in collaboration with other Assistant Deans the Dean of Student Life and Ignatian Formation and other members of the Prep community.

Attend and actively participate in schoolsponsoredtripsretreats service trips extracurricular activities athletic events and community events heldduring and after school hoursat the school or off-site locations as needed. Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/Fairfield Prep needs indicate.

This a 12-month position and is based at Fairfield College Preparatory Schools Fairfield CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as containing a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.