Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is seeking a dedicated, spiritually grounded, and student-centered individual to serve as Boys Assistant Dean in our boarding school residence hall.

Located in the beautiful Russian River Valley of Northern California, Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school committed to helping students grow academically, spiritually, socially, and personally.

We are looking for someone who views residence hall ministry as more than supervision. Our ideal candidate is a mentor, role model, and caring Christian leader who can build meaningful relationships with young people while maintaining high expectations and a safe, supportive living environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Head Boys Dean in overseeing daily residence hall operations.
• Develop positive, mentoring relationships with students.
• Supervise students during evenings, weekends, and assigned residential activities.
• Promote a safe, respectful, structured, and Christ-centered dormitory environment.
• Support student accountability, behavior management, and restorative conversations.
• Participate in residence hall worships, spiritual programming, and student activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration.
• Respond appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and behavioral situations.
• Model Christian character, professionalism, consistency, and compassion.

Why Rio Lindo?
Rio Lindo offers an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people through
intentional mentorship, spiritual leadership, and a caring school community.

Our mission is simple: Learn. Serve. Lead.

• A committed Seventh-day Adventist Christian who supports the mission and values of Adventist education.
• Experience working with teenagers in education, youth ministry, residential life, or a related setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to balance compassion with accountability and appropriate boundaries.
• A collaborative, dependable, flexible, and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to complete required background screening and student-safety training.
• Ability to work in the United States and provide proof

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to principal@riolindo.org