Head Girls Dean

Holbrook SDA Indian School in Holbrook, AZ

Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Head Girls Dean to lead and nurture the residential life of our female students. This role is central to creating a safe, structured, and Christ-centered dormitory environment that supports student growth, academic success, and character development. The Head Girls Dean serves as a mentor, role model, and leader, fostering a strong sense of community while upholding the values and standards of Seventh-day Adventist education.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee residential life operations, supervise dorm staff, and maintain a structured, supportive environment for students. They possess knowledge and skills in student development, safe supervision practices, program planning, along with the flexibility to address individual student needs and campus activities. Clear communication, sound judgment, and collaborative problem-solving are essential.

The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and foster a positive, respectful, and Christ-centered residential community is crucial for the success of a candidate in this role.

The physical requirements of this role are included but not limited to: standing, and walking for prolonged periods, exposure to varying weather, and lifting up to 50 lbs. This is a full time, 10-month salaried position which compensates according to the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Candidates must have a valid driver's license in good standing and be team players, and provide excellence in their department.

This position reports to the Principal and is open until filled.

Qualifications

• A passion for character development and healthy student spiritual experiences.
• A Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, psychology, or other related field.
• Strong leadership, crisis and conflict management, organization, interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Ability to handle disciplinary matters with consistency and fairness.
• Background in maintaining organized systems, planning and directing student developmental activities, and fostering a welcoming environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Boarding school experience is preferred but not required.

Holbrook Indian School provides a safe place for Native American students to learn and grow in the Creator while preserving and celebrating their Native culture.

There once was a style of boarding school aimed to destroy all aspects of Native culture, especially outward signs of tribal life. During the late 1800s, Native children were forced to cut their hair and were forbidden to speak in their Native languages. Holbrook Indian School opened its doors in 1946 and has since provided a safe place for students to learn and grow in the Creator while also preserving and celebrating their Native culture.