Dean of Students jobs in North Carolina

Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham. We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed. As a result of structural racism, poverty, and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first-generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.

The Work: Our Summer Academy staff are excited to facilitate learning and create an environment for students to succeed. We are hiring staff to work in our Summer Academy program, providing academic enrichment and structured new experiences. At Summer Academy, we are committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional academic experiences, and sharing our excitement around academic content.

The Role: The Summer Academy High School Program Dean of Students will work closely with the Student U Summer Academy Leadership Team to plan, prepare and implement the High School Summer Academy Program. The Dean of Students will meet with the High School Program Team to co-plan upcoming events, discuss and manage student attendance, and manage student discipline processes and procedures. The Dean of Students, along with the High School Program Team Assistant, will also assist with providing support with the day-to-day logistics of the Summer Academy programming. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with youth, planning and coordinating youth programs, and a belief in Student U’s mission and values.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Time: Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June 5th - August 1st, 2024)

Ideal Start Date: March 18, 2024

Pre-Summer Responsibilities (~60 hours total)

In collaboration with the Summer Academy Leadership team, more specifically the HS Team and HS Program Coordinator Assistant, the Dean of Students will:

• Works with the High School Team and Summer Academy Leadership Team to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. The team will develop plans for emergencies
• Participate in the planning and implementation of pre-Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Teacher Orientation, Family Day, etc)
• Support the High School Team with communication with students and families regarding Summer Academy
• Work with the Program Team to structure the Summer Academy Culture & Events
• Participate in Summer Academy planning meetings & regular check-ins with the Summer Academy Leadership Team, especially the Associate Director of High School Programming and the High School Program Coordinator.

During Summer Academy:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Student Orientation, Celebration, etc) (in-person/virtual)
• Track daily attendance, report absences to the HS Program Team, and problem-solve solutions (in-person)
• Provide additional supervision throughout the day (in-person)
• With a restorative lens, the Dean of Students will help establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership
• Partner with the Associate Director of High School and High School Program Coordinator to develop and administer disciplinary procedures following Student U’s policies and reflects our restorative practices
• Partner with the Associate Director of High School and High School Program Coordinator to respond to and resolve parent and student concerns and complaints.
• Supervise students on campus before and after school(if needed); monitors students during lunch, club time, and homeroom
• Coordinate logistics of events (ex. Career Day, Olympic Day, Share Day, etc) (in-person/virtual)

Commitment: Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June - Early August)

*TBD Part-time Summer Academy Leadership Team Training

April 13th, 2024: Staff Launch & Training, 9:00am - 1:00pm (in person)

May 2024: HS Teachers Check In, (Date & Time - TBD)

June 10th - 21st, 2024: Teacher Orientation, 8:00am - 4:00pm (in person)

June 12th, 2024: HS Teacher Workday, prep for first week

June 15th, 2024: Family Day, 10:00am - 12:00pm (in person)

June 19th, 2024: Student U is Closed No programming (observing Juneteenth Holiday)

June 24th - July 26th, 2024: Summer Program (in person), approximately 9 hours daily, 1 hour weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays.

July 29th - July 31st, 2024: Evaluation Week, 8am - 4pm (in person)'

Anti-Discrimination Policy & Commitment to Diversity & Child Safeguarding Policy

• Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.
• Student U has a commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. All staff will participate in a mental health training for young people, safety training, and Restorative Practices training during orientation.

Benefits

Compensation: $17/hr - hourly rate

Deadline: Friday, February 9th, 2024

If you have any specific questions about your application please contact Korinna Edwards, High School Program Coordinator, at korinna.edwards@studentudurham.org