What is a continuing education dean and how to become one

Key steps to become a continuing education dean

1. Explore continuing education dean education requirements

   Most common continuing education dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.3 %

   Master's

   20.4 %

   Associate

   6.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific continuing education dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Education Programs	75.26%
   Enrollment Management	24.74%

3. Complete relevant continuing education dean training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New continuing education 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 a continuing education dean based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real continuing education dean resumes.

4. Research continuing education dean duties and responsibilities

   • Produce, manage and evaluate all budgetary and programmatic aspects of a comprehensive career service program for students and alumni.
   • Design curricula and teach courses in development of oral and written communication skills, mathematics and general educational development for adults.
   • Coordinate several courses which involve development of the departmental syllabus and managing development of the departmental final.

5. Apply for continuing education dean jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a continuing education 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