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6-10 years of experience
Arranged and coordinated development appointments and business travel for Vice Dean and Dean while supporting additional staff of up to 20 people
- Conducted research on individuals, alumni, foundations and corporations for development appointments
- Inputted contact reports of development appointments for Vice Dean and Dean in Raiser’s Edge and Advance Databases
- Arranged and organized Dean’s Roundtables and various top level Vice Dean and Dean meetings
- Communicated with and assisted board members, top level donors and prospects; organized and assisted with quarterly board member meetings and monthly staff meetings
- Handled budget for Vice Dean and staff
- Created and proofread memorandums, acknowledgement letters, briefings and profiles
- Supervised student interns
- Oversaw all day-to-day office operations
0-5 years of experience
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
- Assisted in reducing suspensions by 49% in 1 year.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
- Plans, organize, direct, and supervise athletic programs while adhering to school policies.
- Represent the school in matters concerning athletics and special events at meetings and workshops.
- Enlist trains and supervise all students for all teams.
- Other duties that may be required by the Dean of Student and Principal.
6-10 years of experience
Manage the Dean’s Office at the Law School, working as an integral part of the Dean’s Leadership Team,
providing direct support to the Dean for both internal and external constituencies.
- Assist in strategic fundraising and outreach efforts in conjunction with Alumni Advancement Team
- Supervise six staff members including faculty support staff and an event coordinator
- Plan and promote large scale events for the Law School such as Annual Holiday Reception,
- Manage the Law School’s community sponsorship program
- Assist Communications Office with communication/publication proofing as needed
- Assist the Faculty Recruitment Committee with faculty recruitment, hiring, and relocation
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the planning and execution of all Dean of Students activities and special events – including pre-academic training, orientation and quarterly convocations
- Maintained confidential student records
- Maintained School’s online calendar of courses and events
- Updated Dean of Students pages on School’s website
- Prepared quarterly lecturer appointments for presentation to the provost’s office
- Processed independent contractor payments
- Initiated purchases and processed payments to vendors
- Conducted on-line student surveys and tracked results
- Managed Harris School building security/access
- Provided Notary Public services for faculty, staff and students
0-5 years of experience
- Assist Dean’s Office with daily responsibilities and the planning & organizing of student activities
- Supervise dorm duty & library hours, tutor during study hall hours, and lead current event discussion groups
- Organized first ever Quad Games; a five day school-wide academic and athletic competition
- Reformed school-wide emergency planning procedures
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 9 ASN/BSN programs that serve 300 students and employees
- Provide direct supervision and coaching to Program Chair(s)
- Evaluated daily operations of Nursing Program Chairs including strategic planning for each campus
- Serve as Interim Nursing Program Chair for vacant positions,
- Responsible for departmental budget and fiscal management for each campus that exceeds 1-million dollars.
- Participate in curriculum development and revisions to meet ACEN and CCNE accreditation requirement
- Conduct Quarterly meetings at each campus with both students and faculty to continuously improve the quality of education.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to build positive working relationships within the community.
- Review and approve contracts for faculty and clinical sites for nursing students
- Report to Dean of Nursing on the status of each nursing program
- Work in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing to prepare and present quarterly report to the Board Directors
0-5 years of experience
Advised student applicants pursuing a position in the library
- Filed office documents in an effective manner
- Answered phones and determined the best solution for the caller
- Coordinated and revised office inventory
- Handled errands efficiently both on and off campus
- Controlled incoming and outgoing mail for the office
- Accommodated visitor and coworker needs
- Problem solving for different departments
Deans Duties and Responsibilities
A Dean must juggle many duties and responsibilities to be successful. Although specific positions will dictate a Dean’s undertakings, there are several core responsibilities common to this occupation. A review of current job listings identified the following primary tasks and responsibilities.
Oversee Academic Programming The coordinating, facilitating and quality control of academic programs is one of the responsibilities of a Dean. This may include strategic planning, budgeting and allocation of funds, implementation strategies and observing and evaluating professors in the classroom. Deans work closely with professors and staff to ensure all academic goals are being met and the curriculum is appropriate.
Develop Policies and Procedures Deans may also be tasked with developing and overseeing policies and procedures for the department, college, or school they oversee. Some Deans may help draft these themselves, while others may oversee committees whose role is to work on policy drafting. Deans are also responsible for ensuring all accreditation criteria is being met for their programs and seeking out accreditation for new programs.
Participate in Admissions Depending on the type of Dean, admissions related issues may be a large part of their job. Deans may work with teachers and staff to create admission criteria for each program the school offers. They may also oversee and assist students who are going through the admissions process by answering questions, reviewing documentation and financial information and advising students on the best suited program for their needs.
Dean Skills
Deans must be superb leaders and excellent communicators. They must be extremely organized and detail-oriented as well. Dependable, hardworking, and possessing a strong work ethic are also vital. Employers look for candidates with all of these traits as well as the traits listed here. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Deans with these core skills. If you want to work as a Dean, focus on the following.
- Using common computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Creating budgets and policies
- Fundraising and applying for grants
- Writing and interpreting reports and data
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Broaden your career options by adding these skills.
- Familiar with campus management software such as, CampusVue
- Postsecondary degree
Dean Resources
The internet has more useful sites and resources for those considering a career as a Dean. We compiled a list of sites that will inspire, inform and entertain you on your path to becoming a Dean. On the Web
Dean & Provost: Practical Advice and Strategies for Academic Leaders – This publication provides the latest news, legal developments and strategies for those working as deans and provosts. The subscription allows you to choose to have the magazine delivered electronically or in print.
Confessions of a Community College Dean – This blog is written by a father and Dean living in the Northeast United States. Updated nearly every day, it contains interesting insights into the Dean profession as well as news related to higher education. On Twitter
@BU_FYI – This is the official account of the Boston University Dean of Students Office and is updated nearly daily with news and information aimed to the student body of Boston University. @IowaDOS – Follow the tweets of Lyn Redington, the Dean of Students at Iowa University to see the types of duties and responsibilities common of the Dean. Dean Books
The Academic Deanship: Individual Careers and Institutional Roles – This text looks at the changing role of deans in today’s universities and colleges and offers advice and tips to successfully becoming a dean and working in the field.
The Essential Academic Dean: A Practical Guide to College Leadership – This reference guide is based on workshops given by the author on subjects regarding college administration and management. It provides great details and advice on academic deanship and is a great resource for those interested in becoming a Dean.
The College Administrator’s Survival Guide – This easy to read and often humorous book provides real case scenarios and examples to help illustrate the staff issues an academic administrator will come across during their career. A good read for anyone in the field. Industry Groups
Association of Deans & Directors of University Colleges & Undergraduate Studies – The AD&D is a non-profit, membership association that provides professional development and networking opportunities for its membership of deans and directors.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators – NASPA has over 15,000 members nationwide who work in the student affairs profession. They offer professional development, industry resources, and networking opportunities.
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CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
