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Job outlook for assistants to the dean in the United States
Assistant to the dean job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant to the dean job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for assistants to the dean are projected over the next decade.
Assistant to the dean salaries have increased 12% for assistants to the dean in the last 5 years.
There are over 28,850 assistants to the dean currently employed in the United States.
There are 21,538 active assistant to the dean job openings in the US.
The average assistant to the dean salary is $48,853.
Are assistant to the dean jobs in demand?
Assistant to the dean job and salary trends over time
Assistant to the dean jobs over time
Assistant to the dean job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,850 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,873 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 33,368 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 35,124 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 36,682 | 0.01% |
Average assistant to the dean salary over time
Assistant to the dean salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,853 | $23.49 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $47,395 | $22.79 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $46,062 | $22.15 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $44,754 | $21.52 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $43,786 | $21.05 | +2.7% |
Assistant to the dean jobs by state
Most common states for assistants to the dean
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 431 | 4% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 271 | 4% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 212 | 4% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 47 | 4% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 31 | 4% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 31 | 4% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 631 | 3% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 240 | 3% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 177 | 3% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 89 | 3% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 81 | 3% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 55 | 3% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 43 | 3% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 669 | 2% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 429 | 2% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 176 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 76 | 2% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 56 | 2% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 22 | 2% |
Most common cities for assistants to the dean
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $39,068 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $37,508 |
Assistant To The Dean job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant to the dean experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
College of Charleston
Meredith College
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What's a good job out of college for Assistants To The Dean?
Christi Patton Luks: A good job out of college is one that can be adapted to the individual's skills and interests and encourages them to stretch. Frequently, students think they want to work in a particular type of job. Once they have it, they discover that it was not what they thought it would be. Many companies rotate new employees through a variety of positions. Those are great for helping people find their own hidden talents. I know that I have discovered abilities that I would not have even attempted when I was 20.
What experience really stands out on Assistant To The Dean resumes?
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.
What type of skills will young Assistants To The Dean need?
Angela Robbins Ph.D.: History majors are in high demand in government, business, and non-profits because of the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom. History majors, in particular, are especially good at contextualizing-that is, explaining how an event or discussion fits within the big picture. This includes how things that are going on today-such as the Capitol riot on January 6-connects to the Constitution, the balance of powers, the way democracy works, and related issues such as the implications of propaganda and misinformation. This goes well beyond merely expressing an opinion or debating two sides of an issue. Students of history do their research and practice skills of analysis, collecting and scrutinizing evidence rather than taking something at face value or only relying on a single source. We take sources apart to evaluate the credentials of their creators and search for bias. We examine sources from various creators so we take into account multiple experiences and points of view. Then we synthesize-or bring the sources together-in order to communicate what it all means. These skills are desired by employers and translate well into many careers and work environments. Seeking good evidence to answer questions and solve problems, whether that's in the classroom today or working with clients later, is a skill that employers highly value.
Students are practicing other skills that are necessary to success in the workplace, whether that will be in person or online. Time management, seeing a project through from start to finish, hosting and contributing to meetings, working on a team-whether it's two people or ten-and creating appropriate types of presentations to communicate ideas are all things our students can tell their employers they will come in with so they can hit the ground running. In addition, our majors develop self-awareness, empathy, and an appreciation of diverse opinions and approaches to problems through investigation of the life experiences of historical figures and their classroom discussions with classmates. Certainly, every employer wants you to learn the specifics within their sector, but these skills are fairly universal and will benefit majors as they move from the classroom to career.