Position Title: Dean of Students (Bard Early College in New Orleans)

Position Objective:

To coordinate and ensure the stability and quality of all aspects of Bard Early College in New Orleans’ (BECNO) non-academic programming. Outside of the classroom, the Dean of Students will work to sustain and increase awareness of and investment in BECNO’s programming on the part of students, parents, schools, and relevant agencies. The Dean of Students will work in concert with the Head of the Early College and the faculty team to ensure that students’ academic work is supported with appropriate resources and interventions.

Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Dean of Students span all aspects of BECNO’s organization beyond instruction and curriculum. Central among these are: 

Student Supports

• Coordinate student services and academic supports (including After School Hours, study halls, and study spaces)
• Remain up-to-date on all training related to early college and college student supports and parent engagement by attending conferences and development opportunities in those areas
• Oversee internal grades and crite sheet collection process
• Maintain student handbook and relevant documents related to student data

 Campus Culture Building

• Lead on all discipline issues through a restorative justice framework, facilitating restorative circles, and providing support to faculty in implementing restorative practices.
• Major event facilitation (including Fall Orientation, admitted students events, monthly gatherings, etc.) 

School Leadership / Parent Engagement/ Partner Relations

• Collaborate with Executive Director and Dean of Studies on BEC operations
• Serve on School Leadership Team
• Lead and coordinate parent engagement efforts (including grade sharing, responding to parent concerns, engaging parents in restorative conversations, and consulting on parent-instructor interactions)
• Report as needed to administration of Bard College
• Engage BHSEC visitors and evaluators on student and school culture matters
• Manage relationships with high school liaisons and other education partners

BECNO Admissions

• Oversee and execute all aspects of the admissions process
• Ensure enrollment numbers are aligned with goals from the Head of the Early College and the network 

Job Type: Full-time 

Compensation:  up to $60,000 to $65,000 Annual Salary plus benefits (compensation commensurate with experience)

Location: Bard Early College in New Orleans, LA

Start Date: May or June 2022 

Preferred Qualifications: The Dean of Students should be eager to create a supportive early college environment that honors students as whole people and works to address their needs in a holistic way. Commitment to the mission of the Bard Early Colleges is expected. The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least three years experience working directly with high school age students
• Some knowledge of the New Orleans' school system
• Interest in working with high school age students who are also completing a college-level course of study
• We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented students
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Access to transportation/driver's license

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges.  Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: http://apply.interfolio.com/104805   

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College

• a letter of interest
• resume
• contact information for three references