What is an admissions dean and how to become one

Key steps to become an admissions dean

1. Explore admissions dean education requirements

   Most common admissions dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.4 %

   Master's

   24.3 %

   Doctorate

   9.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific admissions dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Admissions Process	30.84%
   Accreditation Standards	22.51%
   Alumni	17.70%
   Recruitment Strategies	15.86%
   Student Enrollment	6.57%

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3. Complete relevant admissions dean training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New admissions deans learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an admissions dean based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real admissions dean resumes.

4. Research admissions dean duties and responsibilities

   • Produce, manage and evaluate all budgetary and programmatic aspects of a comprehensive career service program for students and alumni.
   • Work cooperatively with other offices and student groups in the implementation of various campus-wide multicultural activities and other major events.
   • Maintain institutional and admission processing confidentiality.

5. Apply for admissions dean jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an admissions dean job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams