The Assistant Dean of Students reports to the Dean of Students and the Assistant
Head of School. The Assistant Dean of Students is responsible for helping all issues
relating to the well-being of the students during their attendance at Austin Prep.
Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Support the School and its leadership in advancing the mission of Austin Prep

and safeguarding the School’s Roman Catholic identity and Augustinian heritage.
2. Promote high standards and expectations for student integrity, student

leadership, and mission aligned community responsibility.

3. Maintain high visibility in the Austin Prep community, regularly attending
School related events that are sponsored by various divisions and offices such as
athletic contests, extracurricular activities, admissions events, parent socials, and
local community affairs.

4. Be available to teach two assigned sections.

5. Proactively communicate expectations of the student code of conduct and
develop procedures and programs to hold students accountable for their actions
and choices.

6. In consultation with School leadership, help coordinate campus safety and
emergency preparedness.

7. Address social and academic infractions and maintain correspondence related to

grades and conduct with parents and other concerned parties.

8. In cooperation with the leadership team, support academic and social policies,
protocols, and programs that support student development, social emotional
health, and physical health and safety.

9. Collaborate with the Division Heads to provide academic support, student
counseling, and testing.

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10. Assist with student conduct and maintain detailed student discipline and

attendance records.

11. Help coordinate new student orientation and facilitate a seamless transition for
new students as they acclimate to the Austin Prep community.

12. In cooperation with the Division Heads and Dean of Academics, help schedule
parent-teacher conferences.

13. Counsel students when necessary, working closely with class moderators, school

counselors, and advisors.

14. Schedule special programs and gatherings that enrich campus life and expose
students to diversity, varying viewpoints, and new perspectives.

15. Keep the Head of School and his designees fully informed on student issues and

all other relevant matters pertaining to school life.

16. Assist the implementation of extracurricular and student activities.

17. Work with the student health office and promote healthy living.

18. Collaborate with class moderators and the Office of Student Life.

19. Consult with the Director of Athletics to promote a robust athletic program.
20. Assess, amend as appropriate in consultation with the Head of School, and

implement the standards, policies, procedures, and expectations in the Student
Handbook to meet the needs of students.

21. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of

School, and the Dean of Students.

Education and Experience:


BA/BS required
3-5 years experience working with students in a school setting

Submit resume and cover letter to assistantdeansearch@austinprep.org

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