Dean of Residential Life Job at Nova Academies

Responsibilities for the Dean of Residential Life Job

• Develop and manage a highly engaging and rigorous schedule of student activities outside of the classroom, including sports and clubs;
• Build and manage a strong team focused on student’s non-academic experience and development, including resident teachers, matron(s), and others. Develop a strong system to ensure student activity is monitored and supported at all times;
• Develop and oversee a robust student counselling program to support strong emotional development;
• Run an exceptional sports program for students, including directly coaching sports team(s);
• Oversee strong student discipline and behavior within the residential experience such as evenings and weekends;
• Build a rich spiritual experience for students through leading partnerships with churches and other spiritual partners;
• Develop and execute off-campus activities that will enrich student development, including sports and club competitions and other exchanges with partner schools and organizations;
• Build strong programs for student health and wellness, including health services on and off campus;
• Play a central role in building and sustaining an exceptional student and staff culture as a member of the school’s management team;
• You will be provided with lodging on the campus and will be expected to be present on campus many nights and weekends.

Dean of Residential Life Job Qualifications

• You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop holistically;
• Experience with youth development in various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, and/or teaching;
• Previous experience in a boarding school is a plus but not required;
• You are an exceptional with Nova’s culture, bringing energy, positivity and humility to your work and constantly looking to improve yourself;
• You possess a Bachelor of Education degree or o degree in social sciences
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in managing people as you will be leading a team
• Proven record of success in high-intensity work environments
• An awareness, understanding, and experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of children