Student dean vs vice president

The differences between student deans and vice presidents can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a student dean, becoming a vice president takes usually requires More than 10 years. Additionally, a vice president has an average salary of $158,637, which is higher than the $59,497 average annual salary of a student dean.

The top three skills for a student dean include behavior issues, staff development and crisis intervention. The most important skills for a vice president are healthcare, oversight, and project management.

Student dean vs vice president overview

	Student Dean	Vice President
Yearly salary	$59,497	$158,637
Hourly rate	$28.60	$76.27
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	10,422	119,530
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	47	52
Years of experience	6	-

What does a student dean do?

A Student Dean is focused on responding to students' needs at a college or university. They plan and direct university activities related to student services and campus life.

What does a vice president do?

Vice presidents are usually considered the second-in-command in the organization, depending on the organization structure. They take over when the president is unavailable to fulfill duties. They may also represent the organization in external events and other official functions. They are important members of the boardroom, and their opinions are usually sought after as well. Vice presidents are usually poised to follow the president's footsteps in the organization, especially if the president is nearing retirement. They also make urgent and crucial decisions when the president is not available to do so. Vice presidents must have strong business acumen, decision-making skills, and professionalism.

Student dean vs vice president salary

Student deans and vice presidents have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Dean	Vice President
Average salary	$59,497	$158,637
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $109,000	Between $107,000 And $235,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New York	New York
Best paying company	Dawson School	Brookfield Properties
Best paying industry	Education	Manufacturing

Differences between student dean and vice president education

There are a few differences between a student dean and a vice president in terms of educational background:

	Student Dean	Vice President
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Educational Leadership	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Student dean vs vice president demographics

Here are the differences between student deans' and vice presidents' demographics:

	Student Dean	Vice President
Average age	47	52
Gender ratio	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%	Male, 65.8% Female, 34.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	16%	12%

Differences between student dean and vice president duties and responsibilities

Student dean example responsibilities.

Implement recruitment efforts with local schools and colleges.
Assist with tours of various HBCU and non-HBCU colleges and universities.
Foster a positive school culture through oversight of social activities including talent shows, prep rallies and community meetings.
Provide comprehensive oversight and direction.
Foster positive campus climate for very diverse student population.
Work cooperatively with other administrators to promote student success and a positive campus climate.

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Vice president example responsibilities.

Develop and implement global SOX methodology, manage risk assessment and testing, evaluate deficiencies and lead remediation efforts.
Manage $54MM loan portfolio of problem assets with the goal to implement strategies of rehabilitation, exit and/or liquidation.
Manage day-to-day operations, marketing, record keeping, insurance billing, human resources, budgeting, and HIPAA compliance.
Manage the web design, PPC, social media marketing, SEO, traditional and digital marketing, and customer experience.
Manage FDA regulate manufacturing division.
Manage QuickBooks; implement budget/variance tracking and reporting.

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Student dean vs vice president skills

Common student dean skills

Behavior Issues, 9%
Staff Development, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Student Achievement, 5%
Progress Monitoring, 5%
Student Services, 4%

Common vice president skills

Healthcare, 10%
Oversight, 7%
Project Management, 6%
Customer Service, 6%
Risk Management, 6%
Business Development, 5%

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