Junior Dean - Barnard College, Columbia University

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.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• • 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 reports.

Position Details:

• Based at summer site at Barnard College, Columbia University.
• Approximately 40 hours per week across 6 days, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Mandatory training and campus setup before student arrivals (prior to the sessions)
• Salary: $20-$22p/h. (depending on prior experience) 

Session Dates:

• Session 1: June 28th – July 11th
• Session 2: July 12th – July 25th

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Some experience working with the age group hosted at the chosen campus (16-18).
• Experience managing peers.
• Some experience handling administrative tasks such as rotas and risk assessments.
• A university degree.

Desirable Experience

• 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.