Assistant Dean of Students

Job Description

Marin Catholic currently has an opening for a full-time Assistant Dean of Students.

Position begins August 1, 2026.

Position Summary
The Assistant Dean of Students walks alongside our students in the daily work of forming a safe, joyful, and Christ-centered school community. Working with the Dean of Students and under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs and Operations, the Assistant Dean shares responsibility across the full range of Dean functions: student formation and conduct, attendance, dress code, daily presence on campus, student support, and school-sponsored events. The Assistant Dean is a trusted point of contact for students, parents, and faculty, helping ensure that the policies and spirit of the Marin Catholic Parent/Student Handbook are applied with both consistency and care.

As a co-educational Catholic school, Marin Catholic is committed to forming young men and young women of virtue. The Assistant Dean of Students will have particular focus on accompanying our female students through the unique joys and challenges of adolescence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Student Formation, Conduct, and Discipline
-Partner with the Dean of Students to uphold the Code of Behavior and to apply expectations consistently, fairly, and with concern for each student's growth
-Meet with students referred for behavioral concerns; listen carefully, document incidents, assign appropriate consequences, and communicate outcomes to parents and guardians
-Collaborate with the Director of Counseling and the Therapeutic Counseling team on student life matters, including those particular to adolescent young women.
-Help students understand and meet the dress code, offering corrections throughout the day in a manner that preserves dignity
-Support the Dean of Students in preparing for and conducting Disciplinary Review Boards (DRBs).
-Address technology-related concerns (cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, school account use) per handbook policy

Attendance, Tardies, and Truancy
-Work with the Attendance Secretary to monitor daily attendance and identify patterns that may indicate a student needs support.
-Follow up on unexcused absences and connect with families when concerns arise.
-Assist in administering the attendance system.

Daily Presence and School Events
-Be a visible, welcoming presence on campus during arrival, dismissal, breaks, lunch, and passing periods.
-Help shepherd students through school-sponsored events, including liturgies, assemblies, rallies, dances (Homecoming, Prom, Senior Ball), and special days.
-Uphold event-related expectations, including dance norms and the Archdiocesan Junior Prom/Senior Ball contract.
-Participate in emergency response, safety drills, and campus crisis protocols.

Administrative and Communication Duties
-Maintain accurate, confidential records of student interactions, incidents, attendance cases, and parent communications.
-Draft and send communications to parents and guardians regarding attendance, behavior, and contract follow-up.
-Help prepare data and reports for the Dean, Assistant Principal, and Principal as requested.
-Participate in faculty meetings, in-service days, retreats, and professional development.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills
-Willingness to witness to and support the Catholic identity, mission, and philosophy of Marin Catholic, including the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
-Practicing Catholic in good standing, preferred
-Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience working with adolescents in a school, youth ministry, coaching, counseling, or comparable setting.
-Demonstrated experience supporting and mentoring adolescent young women in school, coaching, counseling, or ministry settings, preferred
-Prior experience in a high school student life office, extracurricular leadership role, or secondary school administration, preferred
-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with students, parents, and colleagues.
-Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
-Proficiency with Google Workspace and willingness to learn school information systems (MC Connect, attendance software, and similar).
-We encourage interested candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

Working at Marin Catholic
-This is a full-time exempt position scheduled for the school year calendar. (Summer, Christmas and Easter breaks.)
-Salary is $80,000-$90,000 commensurate with education and experience
-Full time employees at Marin Catholic are eligible for benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, Archdiocesan pension and 403(b) (Traditional or Roth).
-Tuition remission benefits for eligible dependents.
-Funded professional development and a clear pathway for growth within Student Life and school administration.
-A collegial, mission-driven community of faculty and staff.
-Ability to pass a background check and complete Archdiocese of San Francisco safe environment training (e.g., VIRTUS), and tuberculosis clearance, as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
-Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for school events, dances, retreats, and emergencies.
-The role requires the ability to move across campus throughout the day in varying weather, including stairs and outdoor areas, and to respond quickly to situations requiring presence or intervention.
-The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
-May be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Marin Catholic Human Resources Office at hr@marincatholic.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Marin Catholic is committed to building a faculty and staff that reflects the fullness of our community and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

About the Employer

Marin Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school serving young men and women. The mission of Marin Catholic is to "Lead Students to Jesus Christ." At the core of our practice is the student-teacher relationship where our educators model Christian virtue and witness to the Roman Catholic faith. In partnership with parents, we form flourishing men and women of virtue through an excellent academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual education. Inspired by our school's motto, "Duc In Altum," we encourage our students to "put out into the deep," embracing challenges as pathways to growth.