The Interim Dean of Academics plays a significant role in the upper school Leadership Team, focusing on enhancing the academic experience of students. This position involves a blend of systems and policy development, teaching, and instructional leadership, ensuring that the academic program is aligned with the institution’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart and celebrate human dignity. Responsibilities include overseeing school scheduling, conducting faculty development workshops on grading and pedagogy, managing student transcripts and credits, ensuring compliance with external accreditation standards, maintaining academic data such as report cards and transcripts, monitoring student attendance and eligibility, managing student support interventions, and contributing to a positive school culture through on-campus presence and engagement in school events. Additionally, the Dean will teach 1-2 class sections.
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in school administration, registrar duties, or academic leadership. Proficiency with educational information systems such as Veracross, Canvas, or Blackbaud is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for effectively engaging with families, conducting registration meetings, and facilitating faculty workshops.