Upper School Dean of Students

Friends Select School • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Friends Select School is seeking an Upper School Dean of Students to support the overall student experience, with an emphasis on student conduct, social life, engagement, and culture. The dean partners with faculty, families, and administrators to uphold school values, ensure a safe and inclusive environment, and coordinate student programming and policies. The position may include teaching one or two Upper School sections, depending on annual staffing needs, or leading special projects in consultation with the Director of Upper School.

Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade, college preparatory independent school in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the school actively seeks and welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. It provides equal opportunity in its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and selection of its governing board without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in an educational setting, preferably high school.
• Experience with student conduct, restorative practices, or student programming.
• Strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive student community and supporting the school’s Quaker values.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student conduct, community expectations, and restorative practices, including communication with students and families.
• Lead Upper School service-learning initiatives, including service days and the student service-hour requirement.
• Oversee student government, clubs, co-curricular programming, and student leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate student orientation, assemblies, grade-level programming, trips, dances, and other student events.
• Collaborate with school leadership on student policies, handbooks, admissions, and Upper School operations.
• Serve on the Student Support Team and collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on student support, advisory programming, and transitions into Upper School.
• Oversee designated budgets and student life operations, including attendance and safety procedures.
• Teach one or two Upper School sections, depending on annual staffing needs, or lead special projects in consultation with the Director of Upper School.

What This Job Offers

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