Vice Principal of Student Affairs

Job Description

Vice Principal of Student Affairs
Overbrook Catholic School | Nashville, TN
Reports to: Principal

Overbrook Catholic School seeks a faithful, collaborative, and mission-driven Vice Principal of Student Affairs to join our administrative leadership team. The Vice Principal of Student Affairs partners closely with the principal to advance the school's Catholic identity, academic excellence, and vibrant student life in accordance with the Dominican charism of truth and charity.

Position Overview
The Vice Principal of Student Affairs plays a key role in fostering a joyful, disciplined, and rigorous Catholic liberal arts environment known as the Dominican Difference. This role supports students, faculty, and families by overseeing student life, safety, discipline, faculty support, athletics, and school operations while promoting virtue, self-discipline, and community.

Key Responsibilities
The Vice Principal of Student Affairs is present to support the work of the principal and to oversee the following areas:
Collaborate with administration and faculty to uphold and promote the Catholic mission and Dominican tradition across all aspects of school life.
Assist the principal in school leadership, policy implementation, and daily operations
Oversee student life, supervision, safety, and discipline
Collaborate with families to foster a respectful and faith-filled school culture
Coordinate athletics, after-school, and extended care programs
Assist principal and staff in preparing the school calendar, Parent/Student Handbook, and Faculty/Staff Handbook
Act on behalf of the principal when needed

Qualifications
Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and student formation
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
At least 5 years of experience in K-8 Catholic education, administration, or school leadership preferred
Master's degree in Administration or Educational Leadership preferred
Valid Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
Completion of background checks and Safe Environment requirements

Why Overbrook?
Overbrook Catholic School offers a faith-filled, nurturing, and academically rigorous environment rooted in the Dominican tradition. We seek leaders who are joyful witnesses to the faith and passionate about forming students in truth, virtue, and excellence.

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter noting their interest in working in a Catholic school, along with a resume, to Maria Doherty at dohertym@dominicancampus.org

About the Employer

A Catholic independent school, Overbrook School educates children, preschool - 6th grade, in the Dominican Tradition of Catholic Liberal Arts Education within the rich harmony of faith and reason. Founded in 1936 by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, Overbrook is a co-educational school educating children within a strong community through study, prayer and service.