The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees.
Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dean of Students leads all aspects of student life related to residential life, weekend activities, leadership, health and wellness, and discipline. Working in close partnership with the Academic Dean and Director of Afternoon Programs & Athletics, the Dean ensures that students are fully meeting their co-curricular obligations at the Academy and are meaningfully supported in their growth as inclusive, empathetic, and successful community members and leaders. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School and a member of the Head’s senior leadership team, the Dean of Students serves as the advocate for and advisor to students and holds students accountable to the Academy’s rules and regulations while helping them thrive. The Dean of Students leads a team of three other student-focused professionals: Associate Dean and Director of Residential Life, Associate Dean and Director of Affective Education, and Assistant Dean and Director of Student Activities. A steward of the Academy's culture, the Dean of Students must be a strong communicator with both adults and students, an authentic champion of student success, and a leader who embodies the Academy’s values.
