Associate Director of Student Life

Job Description

Job Description

As a key member of the school, the Associate Director of Student Life will oversee a range of programs that promote the well-being and holistic development of students, including residential life, co-curricular activities, service learning, and student wellness. This role includes direct oversight of the girls dormitory, providing leadership and support for the residential experience of female boarding students.

The Associate Director will work closely with faculty, staff, and administration, as well as parents, to foster a supportive environment that promotes the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of students. This role is essential in cultivating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where students can grow in faith, character, and leadership, aligned with the school's mission to inspire young people to serve the world with character.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Residential Life

• Oversee the residential life program for grades 7-12, ensuring a safe, supportive, and spiritually enriching living environment.
• Develop and implement residential life activities and programs that promote community building, personal growth, and Christian values.
• Lead wellness initiatives that promote mental health, physical well-being, and positive behavior for the boarders
• Meet weekly with the Student Support Team to monitor students' academic progress and address any behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Provide counseling and pastoral care to students, offering spiritual guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Use disciplinary procedures that uphold the school's values while ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Support the Director's oversight by supervising and guiding residential staff within the girls' dormitories, including Dorm Heads and Dorm parents, ensuring the team is well-trained and effective in their roles.
• Act as a key liaison between residential staff, students, and parents, addressing concerns and ensuring consistent communication.
• Live in a dorm residence
• Serve as the Administrator On-Call two nights a week

1. Activities and Service Learning Programs

• Plan and oversee a diverse range of weekend activities, including several required all-school events, student clubs and service learning programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and oversee the activities, clubs and service learning opportunities
• Maintain and manage the service app we use, MobileServe, ensuring all students meet the annual service hours requirements.
• Collaborate with the Service-Learning Team to assess, revise, and enhance programming, inspiring students to serve the world through character and leadership.
• Ensure that all co-curricular activities align with the school's mission and core values.

1. Leadership and Community Building:

• Foster a Christ-centered school culture where students are encouraged to live out their faith, individually and within the community.
• Partner with the Assistant Head of School during orientation to ensure all new students feel welcomed and integrated into the school community.
• Develop and implement leadership training programs for student leaders, focusing on character, service, and stewardship.
• Mentor and meet regularly with Dorm Prefects, providing guidance and support.

1. Collaboration with Faculty and Administration:

• Participate in school-wide committees, initiatives, and events as necessary.
• Provide regular updates to the administrative team regarding student life and residential life programs.
• Partner with the Facilities Office to recommend updates and improvements to dormitories as needed.
• Keep track of numbers for all family dinners and communicate weekly with the school's food service provider to update numbers, to give feedback and to plan special events.

1. Parent and Community Engagement:

• Serve as a point of contact for parents regarding their child's residential and co-curricular life experience, ensuring regular, transparent communication.
• Develop and implement programs to engage parents in the life of the school, including parent weekends, volunteer opportunities, and informational meetings.
• Promote the school's mission and values in all student life initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader school community and its Christian ethos.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Collaborate with the Dean of Students to manage boarding students who earn Restoration Plans and facilitate weekly meetings for students in need of additional guidance.
• Provide leadership and support across all aspects of student life, ensuring that students' needs are met holistically and spiritually, and their academic, behavioral, and social well-being is prioritized.
• Weekly Night Duty and member of a Weekend Team
• Teach a Mini-Course both Mini-Course Weeks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in student life or residential life, preferably in a private school or Christian educational setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and strategies for fostering a healthy, supportive school community.
• Experience leading student activities, including residential programs, extracurriculars, and student leadership development.
• A deep commitment to Christian faith, education, and ministry, with the ability to model and mentor students in their spiritual and moral growth.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to address sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism, and compassion.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support student activities and events.

Physical Demands:

• Regular interaction with students and staff in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to participate in physical activities and supervise students during events and activities.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and moving of equipment and supplies for activities and events.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience including free housing and utilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes free premiums for high-quality medical and dental coverage, a Defined Contribution 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5% matching contribution, school-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment policies.
• Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, free meals during the school year, generous paid leave, access to athletic facilities, and a scenic campus fostering a vibrant, family-friendly community.
• Relocation assistance is available through a moving reimbursement program.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $60,000; commensurate to experience

About The Stony Brook School

Founded in 1922, The Stony Brook School exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill. As an independent college preparatory school for grades 7-12, we inspire students to lead lives of significance and service through their character, leadership, and faith. Nestled on the scenic North Shore of Long Island, our campus is a haven for academic excellence, spiritual growth, and lifelong friendships.

Equal Employment Opportunity:In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at The Stony Brook School will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, or any characteristic protected by law.

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