Assistant Dean of Residential

The Priory School seeks a full-time Assistant Dean of Residential Life to support and strengthen the Priory’s diverse and growing boarding community. This position is responsible for long‑range planning as well as day‑to‑day implementation of Residential Life policies, protocols, and practices. The hours are primarily evenings, with periodic weekend responsibilities.

• Reflect the Mission of Woodside Priory School and the Residential Life Program to the dormers and their families.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that fosters the development of residential students in accordance with the Mission and objectives of Woodside Priory School.
• Work as the active administrator on duty Sunday-Thursday 3:00-9:00 PM, with on‑call hours from 9:00-8:00 AM.
• Oversee Support Study Hall. Create study plans for all students in need of extra academic support. Monitor progress and do weekly checkins with each student.
• Create and manage the Student Activities committee, plan and organize all weekend activities for students, and coordinate with RFs on duty running the activities.
• Respond to urgent situations and emergencies as they arise during weekday shifts.
• Hold the dorm phone and respond to all phone calls and texts from 3:00 PM - 8:00 AM Sunday
  -Thursday.
• Be an active member of the broader Priory community as demonstrated by attending games, plays, concerts, and competitions that happen after school hours.
• Provide coverage for Residential Faculty to take required meal breaks during shifts.
• Manage the health fridge, holiday celebrations and decor, birthday celebrations, and other special events throughout the year.
• Plan and execute all dorm “Community Days” with support from the RFs and DRL.
• Create a calendar for Duty Shifts each quarter.
• Support the Dean of Residential Life in hiring, training and managing Residential Faculty and the selection and training of student leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with students in a residential setting, boarding school experience preferred
• Ability to make significant contributions to the larger life of the school
• Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record required

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