The Director of Student Life is a full-time, year-round, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Head of School. This position serves as a member of the School’s Administrative Leadership team and has overall responsibility for student programs, residential life, the advisory program, the discipline system, clubs and activities, and school sponsored social gatherings. In addition, this role includes teaching one class and supervising proctored study hall.
Desired Employee Qualities:
Flexible, organized, team-oriented, and an excellent communicator. Takes personal responsibility for and pride in an excellent work product. Is a committed and positive problem solver excited about innovation in education--academics and athletics.
Creative thinker who leads by example, exercises strong professional discretion with the ability to cultivate, motivate and support inspired teams of professionals and students.
Ability to work cross-functionally with all stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills; Expert electronic communication and organizational skills.
Is student-centered: Looks after the "whole" person and takes a balanced approach to prepare students for life beyond KMS.
Is committed to our mission-level goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and community values of Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Excellence and Responsibility.
Is a collaborator in a culture of support designed to foster growth and “personal best” in every student.
Is an active participant in KMS community events.
Adheres to the responsibilities and expectations as well as policies and procedures as outlined in KMS Community Handbook.
Technically savvy and able to own and operate tech systems such as Salesforce, Orah and G-Suite. Training will be provided.
Specific Job Functions:
Serve as a curator of student culture at KMS.
Develop systems and ways to strengthen programming to enhance the student experience.
Foster a strong sense of community and spirit and promote the School’s core values.
Responsibility for all Student Life programming at KMS:
Work with the Wellness Team and lead all situations related to student support, student discipline, and to deliver on mission-level programs and functions.
Consult on student advisor assignments
Develop and coordinate student activities and trips with faculty leaders.
Serve as Assistant Faculty Advisor for Student Council
Work with Hasse Cup Competition coordinator including
Assignment of house teams
Creation of new innovative events
Renewal of traditional events/creation of new
Plan and execute regularly occurring community service events
Responsible for the Planning and execution of annual community events
Full-Term, Winter-Term, and Boost Orientations/celebrations
Athletic and Academic awards ceremony Graduation weekend
Orientation Trips in September
Spring trips and community events
Graduation
Prom
Support the Advisory Coordinator in leading the advisory program, oversee advisory assignments and plan advisory curriculum and activities.
Plan and facilitate weekly all-school meetings
Lead Residential Life Staff and program therein
Implement residential programming/activities
Lead student support/disciplinary action planning and implementation
Lead weekly meetings and provide direction/training
Work with school nurse to understand and train dorm staff on handling any individual student medical needs such as medication distribution and allergies.
Create and Maintaining all Student Life staffing schedules including, Faculty on Duty, Dorm Supervisors, Overnight Supervisor, Admin on Duty. Work with the Assistant Head of School to resolve any issues or conflicts. Personally fill-in gaps as needed, also fulfill regularly assigned shifts.
Own staff and student training and enforce use of student management systems Orah and Magnus:
Work with school nurse in supporting Magnus needs for Students year-round. Communicate student allergy and food preferences with Kitchen staff.
During the summer, work with School Nurse and Summer Experience Coordinator to ensure that all residential and student life needs are met for all on campus summer program participants.
Participate in and lead dorm coverage needs during summer programs.
Building Preparation and Planning
Work with Admissions team to ensure appropriate capacity in the dorm.
Work with Wellness Team to assign students to dorm rooms for all programs during the school year. Work with Summer Experience Coordinator in the summer to fulfill this need.
Work with Buildings and Grounds staff to ensure dorms rooms and student commons spaces are prepared for all programs and remain in working order.
Regularly communicate with families about student life programming, individual student support and all things pertaining to this area of KMS.
Start and end-of-term emails about building logistics for residential students
Assist with substitute teaching and study halls as needed.
? At least 1 years prior experience in a similar student life role; or similarly applicable role.
? Demonstrated experience working with parents and families in support of the overall student experience in a school environment.
? Proven leadership abilities.
? Successful track record working with students and student life programming.
? Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
? Proficiency in Google G-Suite required; Salesforce and Orah a plus
? Occasional prolonged and irregular hours and off-site training
locations.
? Must be able to travel to all campus locations and to appropriate training and meetings
? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
? Alignment with KMS Mission
? Must have a valid driver’s license; obtain a VT Type II Bus Endorsement
? Submit to fingerprinting & background check
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position. Benefits include a retirement plan after one year of employment, cost sharing for health insurance, HSA, discounted season pass to Killington/Pico, generous vacation and holiday PTO. Use of the facility and dining hall for all meals. Tuition remission for qualifying dependent children may be available upon completing one year of employment. Employees are provided additional compensation for completed Faculty on Duty shifts. Campus provided housing could be a component of the benefit package depending upon availability and additional duties.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to April Hayden, Director of Academics, ahayden@killingtonmountainschool.org and Chris Bianchi, Assistant Head of School, cbianchi@killingtonmountainschool.org. Please also submit materials via School Spring.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Killington Mountain School does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, creed, color, gender, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial aid, loans, hiring process, and other school programs.
