Full Time Associate Dean of Students (Engagement)
Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12. Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia’s tidewater region. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each student's pursuit of personal excellence in academics and character so they are prepared for meaningful lives as engaged citizens and community leaders.
Position Overview
Christchurch School seeks a full-time (12-month) Associate Dean of Students who will help cultivate a vibrant, supportive student community grounded in structure, accountability, and care. This role is responsible for creating and managing programs and initiatives that support student life while helping maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming community environment.
The Associate Dean of Students plays a key role in strengthening community expectations, fostering student growth, and supporting daily school life. Serving as a visible, consistent, and trusted adult presence in the community. Responsibilities include coordinating student support systems, managing key logistics, and creating processes, events, and communications that support students and enhance the overall community experience.
Christchurch School embraces a student-centered approach, valuing the boarding school model as central to the meaningful education and development of the whole child. Employees at Christchurch are expected to foster an inclusive community, support student well-being, and contribute to a culture grounded in respect, belonging, and equitable policies and practices.
Faculty at CCS also contribute to the school by leading an advisory of 7-10 students, being a part of a duty team one evening per week and 5-6 weekends per year, and participating in co-curriculars (particular areas of need are volleyball, soccer, football, and lacrosse – not required to be competitive).
Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those just beginning in education are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or who is excited about gaining the experience described in the listing. We believe deeply in a boarding school model of education and are interested in people who find the idea of leading young people in all capacities of their lives compelling. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described.
Duties and responsibilities
Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12. Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia’s tidewater region. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each student's pursuit of personal excellence in academics and character so they are prepared for meaningful lives as engaged citizens and community leaders.
Position Overview
Christchurch School seeks a full-time (12-month) Associate Dean of Students who will help cultivate a vibrant, supportive student community grounded in structure, accountability, and care. This role is responsible for creating and managing programs and initiatives that support student life while helping maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming community environment.
The Associate Dean of Students plays a key role in strengthening community expectations, fostering student growth, and supporting daily school life. Serving as a visible, consistent, and trusted adult presence in the community. Responsibilities include coordinating student support systems, managing key logistics, and creating processes, events, and communications that support students and enhance the overall community experience.
Christchurch School embraces a student-centered approach, valuing the boarding school model as central to the meaningful education and development of the whole child. Employees at Christchurch are expected to foster an inclusive community, support student well-being, and contribute to a culture grounded in respect, belonging, and equitable policies and practices.
Faculty at CCS also contribute to the school by leading an advisory of 7-10 students, being a part of a duty team one evening per week and 5-6 weekends per year, and participating in co-curriculars (particular areas of need are volleyball, soccer, football, and lacrosse – not required to be competitive).
Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those just beginning in education are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or who is excited about gaining the experience described in the listing. We believe deeply in a boarding school model of education and are interested in people who find the idea of leading young people in all capacities of their lives compelling. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead in planning, communicating and implementing on and off campus activities that support student engagement, safety and culture
- In close consult with hall leaders create and implement the residential life curriculum and ensure consistency in expectations
- Oversight and implementation of the student leadership programs and student led clubs
- Creation and implementation of evening and weekend campus supervision and schedules
- Monitor student accountability systems, support and follow-up for minor dorm concerns, maintaining appropriate documentation related to incidents and supervision, escalating issues as needed
- Help coordinate room assignments and move-in logistics
- Monitor dorm maintenance needs and communicate with facilities staff
- Support dorm safety checks and ensure adherence to safety procedures
- Support the overall mission of Christchurch School by teaching, serving as an advisor and co-curricular leader based upon skill set and experience
- Qualified candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree, master's degree preferred
- Passionate about working with young people as a profession
- Candidates should be realistic and excited about working in a boarding school and with college-bound high school students with a wide-range of backgrounds
- U.S. Citizen or existing Green Card holder
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external community members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and strategize for solutions
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Offi ce Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with diverse internal and external community members
- 2-4 years working with high school students, preferably in a boarding or independent school
- Ability to teach and or coach
- Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
- Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods
- Ability to drive students in a school vehicle
- Some travel required (mainly for athletic competitions)
