Dean Of Students Residential Life

Thrive is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of Thrive is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. Thrive aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades six through twelve, Thrive will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never-before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, Thrive seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Position Information

Job Title: Dean of Students for Residential Life

Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

· The key responsibility of the Dean of Students is to help run an exceptional residential program that gradually builds students’ social, emotional and physical health and independence.

· Supports behavioral interventions for students.

· Provide support to the Residential Mentors for student behaviors.

· Building/fostering a culture that is based upon trauma-informed interventions for student behavior through coaching and monitoring.

· Mentor, and when needed, discipline students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially

· Keenly Monitor and track student behavior, including detailed oriented and timely execution of all related and required paperwork and communication.

· Liaise with appropriate academic personnel regarding student issues

· Maintain a balance between administrative workload and student interactions

· Investigate student complaints and incident and keep required reports

· Support staff and student issues and conflicts with appropriate intervention and counseling

· Support maintenance of confidential student records

· Ensure constant communication with parents and families

· Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program

· Support monitoring of evening detention

· Foster strong relationships between students and staff

· Work with the School Leader to ensure constant communication between the school and the residence

· Assist other directors with student affairs and behavior

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

· Knowledge or background in working with children and youth

· Strong communication skills

· Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students

· Willingness to work hard and with fidelity

· Ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment

· Well organized

· Detail-oriented writing skills

· Has experience in a residential program (desired, but not required)

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Director of Residential Life

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekend availability
• Night shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person