Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Committee Work
Training & Certifications
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ERIK R. OLSON

Pebble Beach,USA

Summary

Educational leader with proven track record in administration, faculty development, experiential education in a PreK-12 environment. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving institutional success. Reliable and adaptable, consistently focused on achieving high standards and results. Expert in strategic planning and student engagement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Co-curricular Education

Stevenson School
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee programming and budgets for signature X-term and all aspects of outdoor education and international travel.
  • Supervise Director of Outdoor Education, Wilderness Expedition Coordinator, and Director of Community Service.
  • Collaborate with the middle division to develop Outdoor Education Curriculum and Program (grades 5–8).
  • Chair PK–12 Risk Assessment Committee; manage risk for all travel and wilderness programs.
  • Lead civic engagement and Service Learning programs and coordinate community partnerships.
  • Member of School Leadership Council.

Science Teacher

Stevenson School
01.1997 - Current
  • Courses: AP Biology, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Principles of Scientific Inquiry.
  • Lead AP Biology teacher; biology curriculum supervisor; mentor to new faculty.
  • Head Freshman Basketball Coach (1997–1998), Football Coach (1997–2002, 2023–Present).

Dean of Students

Stevenson School
01.2009 - 01.2022
  • Managed all aspects of student life (budgets, residential, wellness, leadership, equity, and discipline) for 540 students.
  • Supervised a staff including directors of health, DEI, residence, outdoor ed, student life, and student activities staff.
  • Oversaw major disciplinary matters, judiciary process, and family communications.
  • Evaluated dormitory heads and resident faculty, led strategic planning, and supported professional growth of student life staff.
  • Member of School Senior Staff.

Associate Dean of Students

Stevenson School
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Directed residential faculty, dorm heads, daily boarding operations, student leader training, and residential budgets.
  • Supported student affairs, major discipline cases, and coordination of retreats and forums.
  • Evaluated residential staff and assisted in residential policy changes.
  • Managed attendance operations for all 540 students.

Director of Outdoor Education

Stevenson School
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Sophomore Wilderness Expedition Coordinator
  • Supervised weekend outings, high/low ropes course, sea kayaking, and two-week Ventana Wilderness expedition for up to 100 participants.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised outdoor ed staff.
  • Managed budgets and public relations for the program.
  • Residential Head Dormitory Master - Oversaw two different residence halls, including faculty leadership teams.

Associate Director of Student & Residential Life

Stevenson School
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Directed 260-student residential program, 28 faculty members, and dorm heads. Managed residential budgets, orientation, leadership training, and faculty hiring/evaluation.
  • Facilitated Community Forum and Freshman Retreat.
  • Managed attendance operations for all 540 students.

Biology Teacher / Dorm Parent / Coach

Gould Academy
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Head JV Basketball Coach, Lacrosse Coach.
  • Led wilderness expeditions via Junior Four Point program.

Education

M.A. - Liberal Studies

Dartmouth College
01.2007

B.A. - Biology

University of Puget Sound
01.1995

Skills

  • Academic administration knowledge
  • Organizational development
  • Faculty communication
  • Student retention
  • Academic leadership
  • Enrollment management
  • Decision-making
  • Team building
  • Leadership development
  • Risk management
  • Budget management
  • Program development

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid, First Aid & CPR
  • Five-time LawRoom Anti-Harassment Supervisor Course completer (2007–2015)
  • SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) certification (2022-2023)

Committee Work

  • Member, Admissions Committee (2013–2020)
  • Chair, Risk Management Committee (2005–2009)
  • Chair, Health & Wellness Committee (2014)
  • Chair, Enrollment Management Team (2010)

Training & Certifications

  • CSEE Service Learning Summit, Los Angeles (2023)
  • Outward Bound Alum (2022)
  • AEE International Conference, Black Mountain, NC (2022)
  • CSEE Sexual Health Conference, Debbie Roffman, Dallas (2019)
  • WASC Accreditation Team Member (Athenian School, 2016–17)
  • NAIS PoCC: Atlanta (2016), Anaheim (2017), Nashville (2018)
  • TABS: Risk Management Presenter, Student Leadership Presenter
  • NAIS Annual Conference (2015), Boston
  • TABS & NAIS Global Symposium (2014, 2015)
  • ISM Dean of Students Workshop (2009)
  • TABS Residential Life Academy (2012)
  • CAIS Self-Study Leadership Team (2003–04, 2015–16)
  • WRMC (2002, 2003, 2005)
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid, First Aid & CPR
  • Five-time LawRoom Anti-Harassment Supervisor Course completer (2007–2015)
  • SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) certification (2022-2023)

Timeline

Dean of Co-curricular Education

Stevenson School
01.2022 - Current

Dean of Students

Stevenson School
01.2009 - 01.2022

Associate Dean of Students

Stevenson School
01.2007 - 01.2009

Associate Director of Student & Residential Life

Stevenson School
01.2004 - 01.2007

Director of Outdoor Education

Stevenson School
01.2002 - 01.2009

Science Teacher

Stevenson School
01.1997 - Current

Biology Teacher / Dorm Parent / Coach

Gould Academy
01.1996 - 01.1997

B.A. - Biology

University of Puget Sound

M.A. - Liberal Studies

Dartmouth College

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