Associate Dean of Students

Associate Dean of Students Lyndon Institute Lyndon Institute - Lyndon Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5879688 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential. Job Summary: Reporting to the Dean of Students and working collaboratively with various Department Heads, the Associate Dean of Students (ADOS) shares responsibility for ensuring a positive school culture that is consistent with the mission and values of Lyndon Institute. The Associate Dean of Students assists in the Campus Life Office with issues related to student attendance and behavior, climate and culture development in terms of student life and the way students and adults interact at LI, and developing standards and expectations around the Core Values of the school. Duties, Responsibilities and Specific Requirements: - Be a consistent, positive presence in the lives of LI students. - Actively promote a positive student culture of engagement through policy and personal interactions. - Develop and implement proactive strategies to support overall student well-being, consistent with the mission and values of LI. - Provide logistical support for some all-school events. - Collaborate with the Dean of Students in the annual revision and publication of the Student Handbook. - Participate in all Campus Life Department meetings and attend EST meetings. - Collaborating with the Dean of Academics and Dean of Students to support teachers with classroom support, professional development, and partnering with mentorship programs around classroom management. - Facilitating core value development in the Advisory Program. Assisting the Dean of Students in working with our community to define our culture currently and establishing goals for our culture and core values. - Being a support for student organizations (Student Government, Honors Societies, Clubs, etc). - Helping to cultivate and organize a "Culture Committee" that would gather more of a variety of stakeholders around the table. Work with this group to implement "temperature surveys" of community members. - Organizing the Core Value talks at Assembly. Once or twice a month this position could speak and it would work with faculty and staff to also bring them to the stage. - Assisting Dean of Students in dealing with student behavioral and attendance issues during the school day. Communicating with parents, teachers, coaches, and other stakeholders in the results of the student intervention. - Maintains accurate records of student discipline and attendance. - Facilitating HHB Investigations, and sending findings and disciplinary recommendations to the Dean of Students. - Assisting the Dean of Students with being a visible presence in the hallways, the parking lots, and the greater campus of Lyndon Institute during classes, between classes, and before and after school whenever possible. - Administrator on Duty responsibilities for some school sponsored events and the dorms in the evening and on weekends. - Other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements: - A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relative work experience in a similar field that demonstrates success in working with a range of students and colleagues, as well as successful experience teaching, advising, or counseling high school students. - Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders. - Demonstrates patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to see the best in others. - Outstanding interpersonal skills. - Understands the importance of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality. - Attention to detail. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks by volume, urgency, etc. - Strong work ethic and high level of integrity. - High energy, flexibility, and enthusiasm about working in an academic atmosphere. Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Other Professional > Other Professional Welcome to Lyndon Institute Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are an independent and comprehensive high school for grades 9 – 12, offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and technical and career programs.The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the Main Building, Alumni Gymnasium and 650-seat Alumni Auditorium, the Elliott Memorial Library, the John L. Norris, Jr. Center for the Arts, the Monahan Academic Commons, and seven dormitories. The 300-acre Binney Woods forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities.We believe that the primary obligation of our school is to help every student to discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic aptitudes; to encourage the development of goals appropriate to such aptitude; and to aid in developing the goals for the betterment of one’s self and one’s community.LI students enjoy personal attention from an accomplished and devoted faculty, genuine respect for their individuality and unique talents, a truly inclusive environment, and outstanding preparation for their choices of colleges or careers.Our students are encouraged to respect and value diversity and to be active and responsible citizens. In 2009, Lyndon Institute was one of the first two high schools in the U.S. permitted to offer an American high school program in China. We currently partner with four schools in China (Shanghai, Shaoxing, Heifei, and Fuzhou).Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community. Our students participate in a number of community service projects. Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs. LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community.MISSIONLyndon Institute inspires our students to become accomplished learners, creative thinkers and compassionate community members.VISIONBecause we believe every individual can contribute to a better world, we inspire and empower our students to provide solutions to complex problems and make an impact on their communities both locally and globally.VALUESRESPECT - for self, others, and Lyndon Institute by:Practicing honesty and integrityExercising kindness, empathy, and compassion for all members of our communityBeing ambassadors of our school, its reputation, and its legacyBeing positive and productive members of our inclusive and welcoming communityRESPONSIBILITY – to become accomplished learners, creative thinkers, and compassionate community members by:Striving for academic excellenceEngaging in extracurricular and social activities at LIBecoming adaptable and flexible community membersLearning from mistakes as well as successes of self and othersRecognizing and appreciating that each individual at LI is a part of a global communityMaking positive contributions to LI, the regional community, and beyond Equal Opportunity Employer Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws related to fair employment practices. Job Requirements At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kilee Willey , Director of Human Resources P.O. Box 127 Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. 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