Dean of Student Retention and Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Uphold and exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Missouri Connections Academy.

• Foster student persistence, engagement, and overall achievement by meeting annual school objectives and accountability standards.

• Create and execute strategies aimed at enhancing student attendance, engagement, and retention across various grade levels.

• Proactively identify students who may be at risk of disengagement or withdrawal and coordinate timely, student-focused interventions.

• Collaborate with school leadership, instructional staff, counselors, and support teams to synchronize retention and engagement initiatives.

• Establish and nurture robust relationships with students and families to encourage consistent participation and maintain enrollment continuity.

• Deliver high-quality communication and customer support to families and colleagues.

• Utilize data to track attendance, engagement, and retention trends, informing decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

• Support school-wide initiatives, professional development, and collaborative practices.

• Contribute to fostering a positive, inclusive, student-centered school culture in a virtual setting.

• Ensure compliance with relevant state and federal regulations concerning attendance, enrollment, and student engagement.

• Participate in state testing administration while ensuring adherence to applicable guidelines.

• Develop and monitor systems to track data related to late-enrolled students, including enrollment timing, engagement patterns, attendance trends, course pacing, and persistence outcomes.

• Analyze late-enrollment data to identify barriers to success and develop strategies accordingly.

• Design and implement tailored onboarding processes for late-enrolled students that support both the student and family, ensuring clarity, connection, and early academic momentum.

• Create structured transition plans for students enrolling mid-semester to minimize instructional gaps and enhance engagement.

• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and support staff to provide coordinated wraparound support for newly enrolled students.

• Employ innovative and creative engagement strategies to forge meaningful connections with families and boost sustained participation in a virtual environment.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid Missouri administrative, educational leadership, or relevant professional license (as appropriate for the role).

• Residency in Missouri.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in K–12 education, student services, school leadership, or a related field.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience with virtual or blended learning environments is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively and manage responsibilities in a remote/virtual setting.

• Willingness to travel in-state as necessary.

• Must be capable of using personal electronic devices for two-step authentication and school communications.

• Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits available to eligible employees can be viewed at this link.

• Foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the communities we serve.

• Strive for fairness, equity, and inclusion to cultivate a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

• Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI).

• Also accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC).

• Accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).