Ozark Adventist Academy seeks a Men’s Head Dean for the 2025-2026 school year.  The beautiful campus of Ozark Adventist Academy, located in Northwest Arkansas, was established in 1924.  Within 45 minutes of campus are 2,500 miles of mountain biking trails, kayak, and whitewater rafting, and thousands of acres within state parks for camping, hiking, and backpacking.  The corridors of Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville (home to the University of Arkansas) are within a 35-minute driving distance for shopping, dining, and numerous activities. 
 

Job Description

The Men’s Head Dean is responsible for overseeing the residential life and personal development of male dorm students at OAA.  This role involves fostering a safe, positive, structured, and supportive environment that reflects Christ and aligns with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and values. The Men’s Head Dean will work closely with students, staff, and parents to ensure student success and well-being while also promoting an environment for spiritual growth.   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field
• Boarding school experience working in student affairs, residence life, or a related field 
• Strong leadership, crisis and conflict management, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle disciplinary matters with confidentiality, consistency, and fairness
• Background in organizing and implementing student activities, worship, and leadership programs
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to oversee and support assistant dean and dormitory resident assistants
• Above all, the desire to teach students the importance of Choosing Jesus daily

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of boarding school experience working in student affairs, residence life, or a related field
• Have a Master’s degree in education, counseling, or student affairs
• Speak multiple languages
• Bring experience teaching at the high school level
• Provide a process and proven track record of maintaining accurate records, while maintaining confidentiality 
• Excel at open communication with students and parents
• Have active first aid and CPR certification

This is a full-time position. 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.   

Please submit at least five references with contact phone numbers and email addresses.

The position may be filled before the Resumé deadline.