What is a student affairs dean and how to become one

Key steps to become a student affairs dean

1. Explore student affairs dean education requirements

   Most common student affairs dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.8 %

   Master's

   26.2 %

   Doctorate

   10.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific student affairs dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Student Affairs	12.76%
   Student Life	7.65%
   Student Conduct	5.87%
   Title IX	4.69%
   Student Services	4.68%

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3. Complete relevant student affairs dean training and internships

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

4. Research student affairs dean duties and responsibilities

   • Experience in the support of transition and retention strategies for multicultural student populations to address differentials in attrition and retention.
   • Participate in AQIP activities, committees and action learning projects.

5. Apply for student affairs dean jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a student affairs 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