Assistant Dean of Students, Fairfield Prep

Fairfield University•Fairfield, CT

44d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Assistant Dean of Students will be responsible for students in one class and lead various student life initiatives. This is a 12-month position based at Fairfield College Preparatory School’s Fairfield, CT campus.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Secondary Education or a related field, or the current pursuit of this degree, is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Administering disciplinary penalties and consulting with the Dean of Student Life and Ignatian Formation on infractions that involve suspension and / or expulsion.
Organizing and executing daily student JUG with the help of fellow Assistant Deans and Campus Life Assistant.
Maintaining meticulous student disciplinary records.
Overseeing 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.
Working collaboratively with the Dean of Academics & Faculty Formation and School Counseling Department on matters of student attendance and behavioral interventions.
Working collaboratively with the Director of Ignatian Academic Programs and Research on matters of academic integrity.
Assigning lockers and supervising the cleaning of lockers at the end of the academic year.
Assisting with the organization, planning and execution of yearly student orientations and transfer student onboarding and orientation.
Assisting with the organization, planning and execution of student leadership formation programs.
Gathering qualitative and quantitative data about all aspects of the student experience.
Assisting with the organization, planning and execution for the class and / or with other local all-girls Catholic schools.
Serving as a member of various leadership teams, such as School Team, Retention Team and Mission Leadership.
Teaching one class section, as needed.
Leading 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.
Attending and actively participating in school sponsored trips, retreats, service trips, extracurricular activities, athletic events, and community events held during and after school hours at the school or off-site locations as needed.
Performing other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/Fairfield Prep needs indicate.