Dean of Students

DescriptionPosition 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, and schools. The Dean of Students will work in concert with the Head of School 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 SupportsCoordinate student services and academic supports including Student Services Team, Learning Commons, and Academic Support PlansRemain 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 areasOversee internal grades and "crite sheet" collection processMaintain student handbook and relevant documents related to student dataRegularly communicate with high school counselors Campus Culture BuildingCreate Student Handbook and work to ensure all policies are upheldLead 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.)Manage and train paid student leadership positionsSchool LeadershipServe on School Administrative TeamLead student disciplinary meetingsAct as liaison between BECNO and high school partners (and other education partners)Report as needed to administration of Bard CollegeEngage BHSEC visitors and evaluators on student and school culture mattersBECNO AdmissionsOversee and execute all aspects of the admissions processEnsure enrollment numbers are aligned with goals from the Head of the Early College and the networkCollaborate with the administrative team to recruit additional school partnersInstructionTeach a 3 credit course aligned with offerings from Bard CollegeHold Office HoursUtilize engaging and accessible teaching strategiesCollaborate with other faculty to build cross campus collaborations and experiential learning opportunitiesJob Type: Full-time Compensation: up to $60,000 to $65,000 Annual Salary plus benefits (compensation commensurate with experience and education)Job Location: Bard Early College in New Orleans, 3820 St. Claude AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70117Start Date: June or July 2026QualificationsPreferred 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:Master's degree or higherAt least three years experience working directly with high school age studentsInterest in working with high school age students who are also completing a college-level course of studyWe are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented studentsSome knowledge of the New Orleans' school systemBasic computer skills; high competency in Google WorkspaceStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAccess to transportation/driver's license Application Instructions Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges by clicking on the "Apply Now" button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/104805Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents:a letter of interestresumethree reference lettersQuestions