Dean of Student Engagement-Upper School

Role Summary

ECFS is currently seeking a Dean of Student Engagement (DSE). Reporting to the Upper School Assistant Principal of Student Life, the DSE will be responsible for broadly spearheading and developing co-curricular programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising student activities and assemblies, including the Assembly After Dark program; over 50+ student clubs; four student publications; and approximately 26 assemblies per year;
• Facilitating partnership programs with area schools, including programs with University Heights High School, SAR Academy, and Swain County High School;
• Developing programming and working with faculty, staff, and students while directly supervising experiential learning programs, including:
• ALP (Alternative Learning Period)
• MAD (Modified Awareness Days)
• FAD (Fieldston Awareness Days)
• Local and regional student conferences, including SUPAA Conference, NY Gender Summit, Progressive Schools Student Leadership Conference, and others as needed.
• Other events that address special topics of interest to the Upper School community, including responding to current and pressing political and social issues as they arise and planning student programming.
• Developing and supervising mission-driven programming, including:
• Community Day
• Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Sibling programs
• Collaborating with BSI department & Community Service Learning (CSL) office on initiatives within their respective purviews;
• Co-Chairing the Senior Projects Committee with the Assistant Principal for Student Life;
• Co-Advising the Fieldston Student Government (FSG) with the Assistant Principal for Student Life;
• Supervising the School-wide summer book project, which includes chairing the Summer Book Committee;
• Regularly consulting with the Grade Deans and divisional leadership team regarding individual student concerns and grade-wide, school-wide, and programmatic issues;
• Performing other duties, projects and tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree (a Master’s degree is strongly preferred);
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
• The ability to work some evenings as required;
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance;
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply

All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.