• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Dean or school administration that are consistent with a boarding school environment, including supervision, sponsorship, and committee involvement. 3. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Pine Forge Academy values individuals who bring a positive, willing spirit to their work. Successful team members demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a genuine desire to support all aspects of student programming. Because boarding school life is immersive, candidates who thrive are those who bring energy, patience, and a heart for young people. Minimum qualifications and leadership competencies include:
Required Qualifications
• Active Seventh-day Adventist church membership
• Commitment to faith-based education and student mentoring
• Experience working with adolescents in educational, residential, or student life settings
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and rotating supervision schedules
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Theology, or a related field
• Prior experience in boarding school, residence life, or student leadership roles
• Ability to support a diverse student population within a historically Black SDA boarding academy
Leadership & Communication
• Proven ability to lead with integrity, vision, and a commitment to collaboration.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A Christ-centered, student-focused philosophy rooted in faith, belonging, and the holistic development of every young person.
• The ability to lead through change, solve challenges with wisdom, and collaborate closely within a mission-driven school community .
Work Environment: This is a residential, student-facing role within a boarding school community. The Assistant Dean is expected to be actively present and engaged in residence hall life, campus activities, and student programming.
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