SPIRE Dean of Students

Location: Township of Geneva

# SPIRE Dean of Students## SPIRE Academy•### @_academy

Posted on 6/25/2026
• Full-time##

Job Description
** Dean of Academics

Job Description  
** SPIRE Academy | Geneva, Ohio
** Position Overview  
** The Dean of Academics serves under the leadership of the Head of School and is responsible for the execution, management, and continuous improvement of SPIRE Academy’s academic operations.

This role serves as the operational lead for instructional systems, faculty support, academic innovation, scheduling, intervention systems, and student academic performance. The Dean of Academics works collaboratively with faculty, coaches, student support staff, college counseling, and leadership teams to ensure an exceptional and flexible academic experience for elite student-athletes.

The ideal candidate is an innovative and student-centered academic leader who understands the demands of high-performance environments and can build systems that balance academic rigor, flexibility, accountability, and student well-being.
** Key Responsibilities  
**** 1. Academic Operations & Systems Leadership  
*** Oversee daily academic operations including scheduling, instructional continuity, academic coverage, and student academic accountability systems.
* Develop flexible academic structures that support elite student-athlete travel schedules while maintaining academic rigor and compliance.
* Lead implementation and management of academic systems including learning management platforms, grading systems, communication systems, and reporting structures.
* Partner with the Head of School to design innovative and future-ready learning experiences aligned to the SPIRE mission.
* Monitor academic performance data and intervention systems to ensure timely student support and academic growth.
* Ensure alignment between curriculum, graduation requirements, NCAA eligibility expectations, accreditation standards, and institutional priorities.
* Support strategic scheduling and operational planning to maximize flexibility and student success.
** 2. Faculty Development & Instructional Leadership  
*** Recruit, support, supervise, and evaluate instructional staff.
* Foster a culture of innovation, flexibility, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among academic staff.
* Lead instructional walkthroughs, coaching cycles, and professional learning aligned to SPIRE Academy priorities.
* Support teachers in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences that accommodate individualized student-athlete pathways.
* Coordinate onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for faculty members.
* Promote interdisciplinary learning opportunities, project-based learning experiences, and future-ready instructional practices.
** 3. Student-Athlete Academic Support  
*** Collaborate with coaches, advisors, college counseling staff, and student support personnel to ensure alignment between academic expectations and athletic commitments.
* Develop systems that proactively support students during travel, competition seasons, and individualized training schedules.
* Monitor academic eligibility, intervention plans, progress reporting, and academic support systems for student-athletes.
* Support individualized academic pathways, flexible pacing structures, and personalized learning opportunities when appropriate.
* Address student academic concerns in a timely, supportive, and student-centered manner.
** 4. Educational Technology & Digital Systems  
*** Oversee the implementation and effective use of educational technology platforms across the Academy.
* Support and maintain academic workflows utilizing Google Workspace for Education and collaborative communication systems.
* Partner with operational and technology teams to…