What is a graduate school dean and how to become one

Key steps to become a graduate school dean

1. Explore graduate school dean education requirements

   Most common graduate school dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.5 %

   Master's

   16.3 %

   Doctorate

   8.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific graduate school dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Professional Development	21.42%
   Scholarship	19.45%
   Strategic Plan	18.50%
   Colleges	11.16%
   Curriculum Development	7.37%

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3. Complete relevant graduate school dean training and internships

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

4. Research graduate school dean duties and responsibilities

   • Produce, manage and evaluate all budgetary and programmatic aspects of a comprehensive career service program for students and alumni.
   • Participate in IEP meetings, coordinate TCAP test distribution and collection for teachers.
   • Work cooperatively with other offices and student groups in the implementation of various campus-wide multicultural activities and other major events.
   • Safeguard course and syllabus alignment by performing ongoing examination review.

5. Apply for graduate school dean jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a graduate school 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