Junior Dean

Company: Sacred Heart University
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

and the job listing Expires on June 21, 2025Oxford Royale is a leading global provider of elite summer schools. Driven by a firm belief that education is about much more than a formal classroom, we offer young people unparalleled cultural and learning experiences, giving them a window to a world of opportunity.Overview: As a Junior Dean, you will be part of a team supporting the Campus Leadership Team in delivering our summer programme. You will be responsible for managing a busy schedule of activities and events outside the classroom, leading a team of Counsellors, and ensuring smooth execution through careful planning and clear communication. This role is ideal for an organised, self-motivated leader with excellent communication skills.Key Responsibilities:

• Student Safety:
  • Ensure all safety measures and safeguarding policies are followed throughout the programme.
  • Respond quickly to any safety or welfare concerns, prioritizing student well-being.
  • Implement student supervision processes and maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
  • Representing Oxford Royale:
    • Uphold the company's values when interacting with students, staff, and third parties.
    • Work collaboratively with the host venue teams and respond efficiently to their needs.
    • Student Experience:
      • Understand the entire two-week programme schedule and all activity options.
      • Plan and deliver activities, events, and excursions with attention to detail, ensuring a high-quality student experience.
      • Adapt and communicate plans clearly to your team, exceeding student expectations.
      • Work closely with the Programme Coordinator and Director to ensure smooth communication across all staff members.
      • Lead and mentor Counsellors, offering support and guidance in managing students.
      • Provide leadership in resolving challenges in a professional and efficient manner.
      • Deliver daily briefing for a team of programme facilitators, assign day to day tasks for the delivery of the campus programme and prepare the campus whiteboard promptly and in detail.
      • Supervise the delivery of the campus programme ensuring operational delivery briefs are followed by all activity leaders and student supervision and support standards are adhered to at all times.
      • Ensure all members of the campus team are compliant by state, university and company regulations while delivering the programme at all times.
      • Administration, Systems, and Compliance:
        • Handle daily payments and receipts.
        • Complete risk assessments and event planning paperwork.
        • Manage student registers and report any incidents.
        • Write reports on all programme incidents.
        • Conduct Appraisals of direct managees.
        • Based at summer site at Yale University or Barnard College, Columbia University (NYC).
        • Approximately 40 hours per week across 6 days, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
        • Mandatory training and campus setup before student arrivals (3-4 days during the week of June 23rd-29th)Session Dates:
          • Session 1: June 29th - July 12th
          • Session 2: July 13th - July 26thEssential Qualifications / Experience
            • Some experience working with the age group hosted at the chosen campus (13-15, 16-18).
            • Experience managing peers.
            • Some experience handling administrative tasks such as rotas and risk assessments.
            • A university degree.
            • Familiarity with the host university.
            • Knowledge of the international education industry and how residential courses operate.
            • Experience mentoring young people in an academic environment.
            • Academic or work experience in one or more of the course subjects offered at the chosen campus.
            • Previous experience working with Oxford Royale.We incorporate equality into all we do, making every effort to eliminate discrimination, create equal opportunities and develop good working relationships.
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