Dean of Students

Description

The MS|HS Dean of Students serves as the primary advocate for students in the division and is responsible for all non-academic, student-related matters. This position will work collaboratively and in full partnership with the MS|HS Principal to design, refine, and nurture a student experience that supports the school’s mission – shaping a student culture where academic excellence and Christ-centered formation are inseparable. The Dean of Students provides leadership, administrative oversight, and ministerial support for High School and Middle School students, parents, and staff – all in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Rock Academy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fostering a healthy spiritual culture among students, staff, and parents

• Building and maintaining authentic relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff

• Assessing and monitoring the current student program and culture, behavior and attendance policies and procedures, and identifying strengths and opportunities for growth

• Establishing and maintaining a collaborative, high-trust leadership culture within the MS|HS team, students, and parents

• Aligning student culture with best practices, ensuring the discipline process is preventive, corrective, and ultimately restorative, supporting the school’s mission to develop Christian leaders who are deep thinkers, dynamic communicators, and do-something Christians.

• Maintaining a clear vision for student culture, discipleship and faith formation

• Take initiative on other duties, projects, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Continually evaluate and refine spiritual growth, safety, and discipline practices in response to evolving guidelines and the changing needs of the community.

Leadership & Team Development

• Collaborate and share management responsibilities with HS|MS Principal.

• Provide oversight of daily campus supervision.

• Provide both advocacy and accountability for students.

• Actively support and participate in the spiritual growth of students, team members and the broader school community.

Operations & Results

• In collaboration with the Safety Team and MS|HS Principal, oversee campus safety protocols and crisis management processes, with clear and consistent communication.

• Proactively address student behavioral challenges with care, consistency, and grace

• Oversee and carry out Student/Parent Handbook policies on a daily basis, with emphasis on setting and enforcing student expectations.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Participate in and supervise school events, working closely with student leadership organizations, ASB Director, and MS|HS Principal.

• Serve as a visible, engaged presence for students, parents, and staff around matters of discipline, spiritual growth, and safety.

Requirements

Job Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service.
• Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English.
• Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate. 
• Exemplary Christian role model, demonstrating strong Christian character in word and deed.
• Knowledge of restorative discipline philosophy and adolescent development.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrate the qualities of compassion, empathy, and openness, while utilizing excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong team player attitude.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Energetic, personable, and dependable – while possessing a sense of perspective and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field required. Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Organizational and Spiritual Requirements:

• Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.
• Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others. 
• Successful completion of a thorough pre-employment references and background checks, which includes: social security verification, Local, State & Federal criminal conviction records search, national security database, and sex offender registry.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes key events such as holidays, etc.
• Regular involvement in Rock Church activities, ministries and events.
• Signed acknowledgment of the Rock’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to the Rock’s policies, procedures and employee handbook. 
• Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.

Leadership Expectations (G.R.E.A.T Model Alignment)

The Dean of Students is expected to lead in alignment with the Rock church’s G.R.E.A.T Leadership Model by demonstrating the following competencies:

Godly Character

Christ-Centered Leadership: Demonstrates a life and leadership posture rooted in spiritual integrity, humility, and service - aligning personal faith practices with ethical leadership, transparent communication, and God-honoring influence within Rock Church support.

Results

Results Ownership & Execution Excellence: Demonstrates personal responsibility for outcomes by setting clear goals, leading with initiative, making sound decisions, and aligning effort and resources to achieve measurable results within one’s area of responsibility.

Excellence

Excellence, Ownership & Business Stewardship: Pursues exceptional quality and meaningful results by leading with initiative, courage, and an owner’s mindset - applying business and organizational understanding while working as unto the Lord.

Attitude

Attitude, Adaptability & Inspiring Influence: Models a Christ-centered mindset that remains flexible, resilient, and joyful, inspiring others through humility, perseverance, and a commitment to serving God and people in all circumstances.

Teamwork

Teamwork, Collaboration & Strategic Execution: Actively contributes to a high-performing team by clarifying roles, prioritizing work, managing time and resources effectively, and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals while fostering a culture of support and mutual accountability.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift up to 25lbs (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a “reasonable accommodation”, if such is determined, on a case-by-case basis.

Employment At-Will:

Employment at the Rock Church and Academy is “At-Will,” meaning either the Rock or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at anytime, for any reason, with or without advance notice. 

Nothing contained in this job description or any other communication (written or verbal) the employee received is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or that any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Compensation information provided to an employee, whether stated in hourly, bi-monthly, annual, or other terms, is not intended nor does it constitute an employment contract or agreement for any specific period of time.

No manager, supervisor or employee of the Rock Church and Academy has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will.