Dean of Students - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbus, OH

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio. The Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the leadership team, remotely or in the local office. This role involves close collaboration with Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, Fulfillment, attendance and truancy efforts, and professional learning services. The individual will also manage special projects, including state-mandated protocols, and support the overall operational and educational success of the school.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Ohio teacher or counselor certification
Administrative or management experience within a school environment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Ability to travel as-needed

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
Experience in managing people a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support the admin team.
Facilitate communication between teachers, Learning Coaches, and students.
Track and support staff work with school data sets and plan for staff training.
Support the leadership team and collaborate on improving student performance, engagement, and schoolwide protocols.
Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy operational protocols.
Oversee certain staff professional development services.
Support school administration in managing the school’s budget and various grants.
Supervise and motivate staff in pursuit of school goals.
Support student accounting functions including attendance maintenance.
Support truancy intervention efforts (AIPs), including communication with families, tracking interventions, finalizing truancy lists, and supporting Intent to Return (ITR) processes.
Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff.
Support onboarding and transition processes for new families to ensure successful integration into the school community.
Support the Marketing Department with student outreach, marketing, and public relations.
Support virtual student engagement activities and events, including spirit weeks, guest speakers, assemblies, and other school culture initiatives.
Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures, and legislation.
All other duties as assigned.