Dean of Students

Novel Prep•Costa Mesa, CA

12h•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Concord Prep School is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Dean of Students to oversee student affairs, student discipline, residential life operations, and student engagement programs. The role calls for a hands-on leader who can independently manage operations, supervise staff, develop policies and standard operating procedures, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive school community. The Dean oversees student conduct, attendance, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures; handles student conflicts, incidents, and safety concerns; and communicates with parents, teachers, and school leadership. The position also oversees daily dormitory operations, residential policies, safety, curfews, student accountability, and emergency procedures. The Dean directly supervises, trains, and manages student affairs and residential staff, including scheduling, performance, accountability, and professional development. The role develops and improves student conduct policies, disciplinary procedures, and residential life SOPs, and oversees student clubs, extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and campus events to promote student leadership, personal development, and a positive school culture.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs, school administration, residential life, or a related educational setting.
Proven leadership experience with direct staff supervision responsibilities.
Experience managing student discipline, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and SOPs.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to independently manage operations and lead a team effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
Previous experience as a Dean of Students, Director of Student Life, Director of Residential Life, or similar leadership role.
Experience working in a U.S. private or boarding high school.
Experience managing residential staff and international students.
Experience coordinating student activities and extracurricular programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee student conduct, attendance, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures.
Manage student conflicts, disciplinary incidents, and safety concerns.
Communicate with parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student matters.
Oversee daily operations across student dormitories and ensure compliance with residential policies.
Supervise dormitory safety, curfews, student accountability, and emergency procedures.
Maintain consistent operational standards across residential facilities.
Directly supervise, train, and manage student affairs and residential staff.
Oversee staff scheduling, performance, accountability, and professional development.
Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and team expectations.
Develop, implement, and improve student conduct policies, disciplinary procedures, and residential life SOPs.
Establish standardized procedures for incident reporting, safety, and daily operations.
Ensure consistent policy implementation and operational efficiency.
Oversee student clubs, extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and campus events.
Promote student leadership, personal development, and a positive school culture.