Assistant Dean of Academics and Innovation

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year - This job includes teaching 3 courses per year (primarily in the semesters rather than the Immersives).

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Academics and Innovation

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends to support academic program events

START DATE:

July 1, 2026

Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long-term employees working at least 60% full-time.

Job Description

A member of the Academic Office headed by the Dean of Academics and Innovation (DAI), the Assistant Dean of Academics and Innovation (ADAI) helps to develop and support Bay's academic program while also teaching three-semester sections over the course of the school year. The ADAI oversees the planning for, advising, and scheduling around course selection and works closely with the registrar to build the comprehensive schedule.

In addition, the ADAI ensures students know and understand academic policies, provides logistical support for the 3-week academic terms (Immersives), and serves as a thought partner for the DAI. The ADAI also facilitates the academic committee of the School Life Committee which is a forum bringing student voices to the Academic Office. The ADAI has a close working relationship with the Academic Operations Manager/Registrar, Academic Committee (department chairs), members of the Leadership Team, the Student Life Office, and the College Counseling department.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Has significant teaching experience (minimum 5 years)

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Ability to manipulate and organize data in google sheets and utilize add-on tools, or a willingness to learn.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Job offers are contingent upon clear Live Scan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, workplace violence prevention, and blood borne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Program

* Reviews and revises the academic policy section of the Student and Family Handbook;

* With DAI, ensures that the academic program is aligned with the mission and stated goals;

* Researches and identifies metrics that can aid in the evaluation of student outcomes for the semester and Immersive courses;

* Serves on the Academic Committee;

* Leads and/or engages in Academic Office initiatives with other departments as well as through working groups and committees;

* Works with DAI and department chairs to determine course offerings for elective and Immersive slate for the upcoming school year;

* Collaborates with Academic Operations Manager/Registrar on the full school schedule of classes and student placement in those classes;

* Supports Academic Office events such as Advisor Conference day (August), Back To School Night (September), October Conferences for freshmen and transfer students, and placement testing for incoming students (April);

* Serves as point person for managing the UC course approval process for all new courses (Immersive and semester).

Academic Advising

* Works with DAI, Student Life Office, and College Counseling to review advising process and create training for advisors around course selection process for students;

* Trains advisors on their role in academic advising;

* Works with Academic Operations Manager/Registrar to devise systems for student course planning and enrollment;

* Reviews student course requests in course selection process to ensure each student will meet graduation requirements;

* Works 1:1 with students who need advice on course planning, helping them make informed decisions about their academic pathways;

* Reviews transcripts of transfer students to ensure compliance with Bay School graduation requirements and works with DAI to create transfer students' academic pathways at Bay;

* Advises students and families seeking non-medical leaves of absence from Bay;

* Supports families in finding remediation and enrichment opportunities away from Bay.

Immersive…