Dean of Students

San Diego Rock Church•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MS|HS Dean of Students serves as the primary advocate for students in the division and is responsible for all non-academic, student-related matters. This position will work collaboratively and in full partnership with the MS|HS Principal to design, refine, and nurture a student experience that supports the school’s mission – shaping a student culture where academic excellence and Christ-centered formation are inseparable. The Dean of Students provides leadership, administrative oversight, and ministerial support for High School and Middle School students, parents, and staff – all in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Rock Academy.

Requirements

Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service.
Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English.
Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Exemplary Christian role model, demonstrating strong Christian character in word and deed.
Knowledge of restorative discipline philosophy and adolescent development.
Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.
Demonstrate the qualities of compassion, empathy, and openness, while utilizing excellent active listening and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong team player attitude.
Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Energetic, personable, and dependable – while possessing a sense of perspective and a sense of humor.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.
Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others.
Successful completion of a thorough pre-employment references and background checks, which includes: social security verification, Local, State & Federal criminal conviction records search, national security database, and sex offender registry.
Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes key events such as holidays, etc.
Regular involvement in Rock Church activities, ministries and events.
Signed acknowledgment of the Rock’s Statement of Faith.
Ability to interpret and adhere to the Rock’s policies, procedures and employee handbook.
Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
Professional attitude and demeanor.
Demonstrates a life and leadership posture rooted in spiritual integrity, humility, and service - aligning personal faith practices with ethical leadership, transparent communication, and God-honoring influence within Rock Church support.
Demonstrates personal responsibility for outcomes by setting clear goals, leading with initiative, making sound decisions, and aligning effort and resources to achieve measurable results within one’s area of responsibility.
Pursues exceptional quality and meaningful results by leading with initiative, courage, and an owner’s mindset - applying business and organizational understanding while working as unto the Lord.
Models a Christ-centered mindset that remains flexible, resilient, and joyful, inspiring others through humility, perseverance, and a commitment to serving God and people in all circumstances.
Actively contributes to a high-performing team by clarifying roles, prioritizing work, managing time and resources effectively, and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals while fostering a culture of support and mutual accountability.
Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift up to 25lbs (with or without assistance).
This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Fostering a healthy spiritual culture among students, staff, and parents
Building and maintaining authentic relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff
Assessing and monitoring the current student program and culture, behavior and attendance policies and procedures, and identifying strengths and opportunities for growth
Establishing and maintaining a collaborative, high-trust leadership culture within the MS|HS team, students, and parents
Aligning student culture with best practices, ensuring the discipline process is preventive, corrective, and ultimately restorative, supporting the school’s mission to develop Christian leaders who are deep thinkers, dynamic communicators, and do-something Christians.
Maintaining a clear vision for student culture, discipleship and faith formation
Take initiative on other duties, projects, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
Continually evaluate and refine spiritual growth, safety, and discipline practices in response to evolving guidelines and the changing needs of the community.
Collaborate and share management responsibilities with HS|MS Principal.
Provide oversight of daily campus supervision.
Provide both advocacy and accountability for students.
Actively support and participate in the spiritual growth of students, team members and the broader school community.
In collaboration with the Safety Team and MS|HS Principal, oversee campus safety protocols and crisis management processes, with clear and consistent communication.
Proactively address student behavioral challenges with care, consistency, and grace
Oversee and carry out Student/Parent Handbook policies on a daily basis, with emphasis on setting and enforcing student expectations.
Participate in and supervise school events, working closely with student leadership organizations, ASB Director, and MS|HS Principal.
Serve as a visible, engaged presence for students, parents, and staff around matters of discipline, spiritual growth, and safety.