Middle School Dean of Students

UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY • Seattle, WA

18d • $108,000 - $123,000 • Onsite

About The Position

University Prep is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and inspiring Middle School Dean of Students to help nurture a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is known, challenged, and supported. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder and problem-solver who brings strong communication skills, creativity, and a deep commitment to student growth and well-being. Working in partnership with the Director of Middle School, the Dean plays a key role in shaping a positive school culture, supporting students’ academic and social-emotional development, and fostering meaningful connections among students, families, and faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that values innovation, inclusivity, and joyful learning. University Prep offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic professional community that encourages growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in education or a related field
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in school environment required
• One year of experience overseeing or managing a program related to student life and development (e.g. dean, department head/chair, or other programmatic leadership)
• Demonstrated experience working with students, building strong relationships with them, and holding them to high standards and expectations
• Demonstrates an empathic, compassionate, and inclusive leadership practice with the ability to work with broad constituencies in an approachable and diplomatic manner
• Strong organizational ability and the capacity to manage a complex job description with many components
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively, to take initiative, and to manage Middle School student life with confidence and clarity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Adaptability, punctuality, flexibility, maturity, enthusiasm and a sense of humor
• Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment (Windows 7 or higher), using Office (version 2010 or higher), including Outlook; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology; Experience with school-focused technology is a plus
• Ability to talk on the phone
• Ability to sit and keyboard up to 8 hours per day

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Classroom teaching experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Middle School in all aspects of divisional operations, act as Division Head in their absence.
• Collaborate with the Director of Middle School to manage student discipline and uphold community standards.
• Coordinate and oversee the daily Middle School calendar, including Community Time and space usage.
• Manage non-athletic school events (e.g., dances, orientations, retreats), including scheduling, budgeting, and supervision.
• Serve on school committees and councils as assigned; represent the Middle School at internal and external meetings and events.
• Monitor student academic and behavioral progress in partnership with the Director and Grade Level Coordinators, identifying and implementing support strategies.
• Lead advisory meetings to gather feedback on student needs and coordinate academic or social-emotional interventions.
• Foster a welcoming environment that supports students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Serve as a leading member of the Middle School Student Services team.
• Advise and mentor Middle School student government and class representatives, including planning leadership retreats and ongoing programming.
• Plan and facilitate weekly Middle School assemblies in coordination with Student Council.
• Oversee student clubs and advisory activities, including scheduling, programming, and budget management.
• Collaborate with Grade Level Coordinators to design and implement advisory and community-building activities.
• Supervise Student Council–sponsored events and activities.
• Coordinate class-specific and community activities such as new student orientations, grade-level trips, and special events.
• Attend overnight grade-level retreats (Grades 6 and 8).
• Partner with program directors (SEL, DEI, Integrated Learning, Global Link, etc.) to manage non-traditional curricular programming.
• Attend and contribute to parent representative meetings and family information sessions.
• Participate in Middle School admissions events and other outreach opportunities as a divisional representative.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and model lifelong learning.
• Adhere to all school policies and safety standards, ensuring a secure environment for all community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University Prep offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic professional community that encourages growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level