What is a student services dean and how to become one

Key steps to become a student services dean

1. Explore student services dean education requirements

   Most common student services dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.9 %

   Master's

   17.2 %

   Associate

   14.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific student services dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Aid	17.26%
   Enrollment Management	7.95%
   Student Life	7.51%
   Learning Environment	5.91%
   Behavior Management	5.80%

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3. Complete relevant student services dean training and internships

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

4. Research student services dean duties and responsibilities

   • Experience in the support of transition and retention strategies for multicultural student populations to address differentials in attrition and retention.
   • Deliver training seminars to faculty, administrators and staff providing services to veterans.

5. Apply for student services dean jobs

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