The Webb Schools offer competitive compensation. In setting position ranges, Webb reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data.
• Webb believes a strong benefits package is important for employee stability and retention. Benefits include highly subsidized health plans, robust retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
• Webb allocates substantial resources to growth and professional development, including funding for advanced degrees, curriculum development, industry conferences and workshops, and other academic and pedagogical pursuits.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Dean of College Guidance Department: College Guidance Reports To: Dean of College Guidance Status: Full-time, Exempt/Salaried, Benefited
SUMMARY The Webb Schools, a boarding/day high school of 400 students located in Claremont CA, seeks a dynamic individual to serve as an Assistant or Associate Dean of College Guidance. This position will work closely with our Dean of College Guidance to ensure students and families are fully supported in the application process. The Assistant or Associate Dean reports to the Dean of College Guidance and is supported by the Executive Assistant to College Guidance. The Assistant or Associate Dean works in collaboration with other residential and academic leaders to support Webb’s educational program and communicates regularly with students and families.
MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will focus on delivering a top-notch college counseling program. Specific responsibilities include: • Work as part of the college counseling team to plan and execute a college counseling curriculum that promotes best practices and meets the needs of Webb students in grades 9-12 and parents. • Work with the Dean of College Guidance to counsel approximately 100 seniors, including meeting with students and families and writing counselor letters. • Take the lead in developing a program for and meeting with students and parents of underclass students (grades 9-11) to answer general questions about college admissions, academic preparation, and other issues as they anticipate the college process. • Help host college representatives when they are visiting campus. • Take the lead in administering the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT testing and in staying current with NCAA academic eligibility requirements. • Assist in overall academic planning and advising for all grade levels. • Take the lead with college tour trips for students. • Stay up to date on current trends in college admissions and participate in professional development opportunities including visits to colleges. • Promote the development of honor, character, and leadership in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules. • Serve as a classroom teacher, serve as an advisor, and support the evening & weekend residential program, and/or participate in other school programs as discussed and negotiated with the Head of Schools. • Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF WEBB FACULTY & STAFF • Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community. • Demonstrates inclusive and equitable practices to ensure that all members of the community feel a sense of belonging. • Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior. • Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and productive relationships with colleagues. • Understands boundaries and embraces responsibility for the care of students in loco parentis. • Promotes a trust-based community by keeping appropriate confidences. • Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments. • Communicates and responds to all school communications in a timely manner. • Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.
This position is for the 2023-2024 academic year. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and résumé to: Hector Martinez, Dean of College Guidance careers@webb.org Fax: (909) 482-5272
This position is “at-will”. This means that both Webb and the hired employee have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. There is no employment contract, actual or implied. The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. www.webb.org.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE The candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) from an accredited college or university, knowledge of independent schools, and experience in selective college admissions or college counseling, or a combination of both. Excellent organizational skills are required, as are a sense of humor and the ability to work as part of a collaborative administrative team that values each member's voice. The ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and take independent initiative in an energetic office environment with efficiency and effectiveness are essential to success in this position. In addition, exceptional writing and interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin. OTHER SKILLS College Guidance members must be: • Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators. • Knowledgeable practitioners of college guidance. • Technologically literate (familiarity with Cialfo and College Kickstart is preferred) and able to guide and direct students’ use of technology. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements of this position are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties and responsibilities articulated above. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
