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Verified Pay check_circle $85000 - $105000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Costa Mesa, California

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Job Description

Job Description
Dean of Students
Student Affairs & Residential Life

Position Overview

Concord Prep School is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Dean of Students to oversee student affairs, student discipline, residential life operations, and student engagement programs.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in a private high school, boarding school, or similar educational environment, with the ability to independently manage student affairs, supervise staff, develop policies and SOPs, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Affairs & Discipline
  • Oversee student conduct, attendance, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Manage student conflicts, disciplinary incidents, and safety concerns.
  • Communicate with parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student matters.
2. Residential Life & Dormitory Operations
  • Oversee daily operations across student dormitories and ensure compliance with residential policies.
  • Supervise dormitory safety, curfews, student accountability, and emergency procedures.
  • Maintain consistent operational standards across residential facilities.
3. Staff Supervision & Leadership
  • Directly supervise, train, and manage student affairs and residential staff.
  • Oversee staff scheduling, performance, accountability, and professional development.
  • Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and team expectations.
4. Policy & SOP Development
  • Independently develop, implement, and improve student conduct policies, disciplinary procedures, and residential life SOPs.
  • Establish standardized procedures for incident reporting, safety, and daily operations.
  • Ensure consistent policy implementation and operational efficiency.

5. Student Life & Engagement
  • Oversee student clubs, extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and campus events.
  • Promote student leadership, personal development, and a positive school culture.
Qualifications

Required
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs, school administration, residential life, or a related educational setting.
  • Proven leadership experience with direct staff supervision responsibilities.
  • Experience managing student discipline, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and SOPs.
  • Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to independently manage operations and lead a team effectively.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Previous experience as a Dean of Students, Director of Student Life, Director of Residential Life, or similar leadership role.
  • Experience working in a U.S. private or boarding high school.
  • Experience managing residential staff and international students.
  • Experience coordinating student activities and extracurricular programs.

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a hands-on, organized, and goal-oriented leader who can independently manage student affairs, supervise staff, enforce school policies, and foster a safe, structured, and positive school environment.

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Posting ID: 1307756501 Posted: 2026-11-08 Job Title: Student