Dean of Students

Position Title

Dean of Students (Bard Early College in New Orleans)

Position Objective

To coordinate and ensure the stability and quality of all aspects of Bard Early College in New Orleans’ (BECNO) non-academic programming. Outside of the classroom, the Dean of Students will work to sustain and increase awareness of and investment in BECNO’s programming on the part of students, parents, and schools. The Dean of Students will work in concert with the Head of School and the faculty team to ensure that students’ academic work is supported with appropriate resources and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Dean of Students span all aspects of BECNO’s organization beyond instruction and curriculum. Central among these are:

Student Supports

• Coordinate student services and academic supports including Student Services Team, Learning Commons, and Academic Support Plans
• Remain up-to-date on all training related to early college and college student supports and parent engagement by attending conferences and development opportunities in those areas
• Oversee internal grades and "crite sheet" collection process
• Maintain student handbook and relevant documents related to student data
• Regularly communicate with high school counselors

Campus Culture Building

• Create Student Handbook and work to ensure all policies are upheld
• Lead on all discipline issues through a restorative justice framework, facilitating restorative circles, and providing support to faculty in implementing restorative practices.
• Major event facilitation (including Fall Orientation, admitted students events, monthly gatherings, etc.)
• Manage and train paid student leadership positions

School Leadership

• Serve on School Administrative Team
• Lead student disciplinary meetings
• Act as liaison between BECNO and high school partners (and other education partners)
• Report as needed to administration of Bard College
• Engage BHSEC visitors and evaluators on student and school culture matters

BECNO Admissions

• Oversee and execute all aspects of the admissions process
• Ensure enrollment numbers are aligned with goals from the Head of the Early College and the network
• Collaborate with the administrative team to recruit additional school partners

Instruction

• Teach a 3 credit course aligned with offerings from Bard College
• Hold Office Hours
• Utilize engaging and accessible teaching strategies
• Collaborate with other faculty to build cross campus collaborations and experiential learning opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: up to $60,000 to $65,000 Annual Salary plus benefits (compensation commensurate with experience and education)

Job Location: Bard Early College in New Orleans, 3820 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

Start Date: June or July 2026

Preferred Qualifications

The Dean of Students should be eager to create a supportive early college environment that honors students as whole people and works to address their needs in a holistic way. Commitment to the mission of the Bard Early Colleges is expected. The successful candidate will have:

• Master’s degree or higher
• At least three years experience working directly with high school age students
• Interest in working with high school age students who are also completing a college-level course of study
• We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented students
• Some knowledge of the New Orleans' school system
• Basic computer skills; high competency in Google Workspace
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Access to transportation/driver's license