How to hire an assistant dean of students

How to hire an assistant dean of students, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant dean of students hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant dean of students job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant dean of students
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant dean of students you need to hire. Certain assistant dean of students roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

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   An assistant dean of students's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant deans of students from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents assistant dean of students salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Dean Of Students	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Dean Of Students	Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the area of the college they manage, such as admissions, student life, or the office of the registrar.	$13-62
   New Member Educator	A New Member Educator is a person who prepares new members to uphold the standards and ideals of a fraternity and sorority and continually strives to improve it especially found in colleges and universities. These positions are; educating initiated and active members on how to support and mentor the younger members to become successful within an organization, recruit new members whose ideals match those of the organization, assist new members to navigate campus, and make use of campus resources.	$11-23
   Co-Chair	A co-chair is responsible for supporting the duties and responsibilities under the supervision of a chair. Co-chairs help with the implementation of effective plans and programs that would benefit the organization... Show more	$10-167

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Student Affairs
   • Student Services
   • Title IX
   • Student Development
   • Student Life
   • Professional Development
   • Student Organizations
   • Alumni
   • Oversight
   • Student Conduct
   • Academic Support
   • Social Work
   • Crisis Management
   • Financial Aid

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work cooperatively with other offices and student groups in the implementation of various campus-wide multicultural activities and other major events.
   • Represent clients in securities arbitration claims.
   • Summarize testimony in connection with arbitration hearings.
   • Present information using instructional techniques such as videos and PowerPoint.
   • Deliver training seminars to faculty, administrators and staff providing services to veterans.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant dean of students job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant dean of students salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant dean of students in Kansas may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant dean of students. Additionally, an assistant dean of students with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant dean of students salary

   $62,585yearly

   $30.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant dean of students salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average assistant dean of students salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$82,881	$40
   2	District of Columbia	$80,068	$38
   3	New York	$75,619	$36
   4	California	$72,759	$35
   5	North Carolina	$68,835	$33
   6	Massachusetts	$68,608	$33
   7	Nevada	$67,086	$32
   8	Maryland	$65,921	$32
   9	Delaware	$65,392	$31
   10	Michigan	$61,429	$30
   11	Ohio	$60,001	$29
   12	Virginia	$56,985	$27
   13	Oregon	$55,986	$27
   14	South Carolina	$53,555	$26
   15	Wisconsin	$50,202	$24
   16	Texas	$47,782	$23
   17	Florida	$46,305	$22
   18	Montana	$45,873	$22
   19	Washington	$45,697	$22
   20	Colorado	$44,439	$21

   Average assistant dean of students salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tufts University	$97,544	$46.90	3
   2	New York University	$94,271	$45.32	5
   3	Columbia University in the City of New York	$93,007	$44.71	3
   4	University of California	$90,728	$43.62
   5	Catholic Health East	$90,032	$43.28
   6	Boston College	$89,954	$43.25	1
   7	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$85,991	$41.34
   8	Yale University	$85,953	$41.32	1
   9	Duke University Health System	$84,452	$40.60	1
   10	University of Washington	$80,335	$38.62
   11	Santa Clara University	$76,405	$36.73	1
   12	Clark University	$76,340	$36.70
   13	University of Maine at Presque Isle	$76,290	$36.68
   14	Touro College	$71,667	$34.46	3
   15	University of California-Berkeley	$71,658	$34.45
   16	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$68,404	$32.89
   17	University at Albany	$67,779	$32.59
   18	University of Idaho	$63,330	$30.45	1
   19	University of Michigan	$60,436	$29.06	5
   20	Johns Hopkins University	$59,139	$28.43	6

4. Writing an assistant dean of students job description

   A job description for an assistant dean of students role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant dean of students job description:

   Assistant dean of students job description example

   The Division of Student Life is committed to making every experience at Purdue University a learning opportunity for students. Employment within our division provides you the opportunity to work with other great students and leaders. As part of your employment, we incorporate the Leadership and Professional Development Competencies and the Steps to Leaps Learning Pillars into your learning and performance management experience to ensure you are building the skills employers want.
   
   The primary role of the BOSO Student Clerical position is to support business office functions, including but not limited to, customer service, . The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a business office environment. The BOSO Student Clerical position should work 8-12 hours per week during the current semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination, at the discretion of the direct supervisor. The BOSO Student Clerical position must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.
   Core Competencies
   
   Communication (Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Listen & Observe, Summarize & Distill Information)
   
   * Demonstrate professional verbal communication in all interactions
   * Demonstrate enthusiasm; engage and connect with customers to promote excellent customer experience
   * Verbally communicates to staff on situations that may arise due to problems
   * Written communication to complete accurate food usage records and food temperatures according to established procedures
   
   Ways of Thinking (Systems Thinking & Planning, Reflective & Analytical Reasoning, Idea Generation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Ethics)
   
   * Utilize policies and knowledge to proactively make decisions and solve problems for area assigned
   * Develop new or novel ideas through critical thinking and creative processes that address issues and/or lead to change
   * Understand standards and expectations for personal and professional ethical behavior
   * Demonstrate knowledge of the position and operation
   
   Collaboration (Organization Behavior & Teamwork, Appropriate & Productive Relationships, Helping Others & Working Together, Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion, Service & Social Responsibility)
   
   * Working together with co-workers and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, team atmosphere
   * Establish productive relationships with customers and staff
   * Acknowledge and support customers and staff with unique needs and differing backgrounds
   * Work independently to complete responsibilities
   * Proactively and willingly acquires new skills, tasks, procedures and projects
   * Provide support to fellow team members
   
   Self-Awareness (Self-Understanding, Continuous Learning, Initiative & Follow-Through, Personal Responsibility, Resiliency)
   
   * Demonstrate time management skills and attention to detail
   * Demonstrate initiative; Understand and respond to the various needs of customers and staff
   * Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in times of ambiguity and peak time of demand
   * Complete work independently in an efficient time manner
   * Demonstrate dependability and responsibility within operation
   * Demonstrate punctuality by always being on time to each shift
   
   Experience
   
   * Perform daily upkeep of supplies throughout the facility
   * Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers
   * Handle emergency situations and prioritize responsibilities while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service
   * Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information
   * Serve and participate on committees within the division as needed and provide feedback from a student lens
   * Present ideas to division senior leadership as identified
   * Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester)
   * Must attend all scheduled staff meetings to gain and/or share pertinent information
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   Employee Class
   
   Student
   
   Benefits Eligibility
   
   NO
   
   FLSA Status
   
   Non-Exempt

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant deans of students for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant deans of students they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant deans of students with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant dean of students job on Zippia to find and attract quality assistant dean of students candidates.
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   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant deans of students requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant dean of students

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant dean of students position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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