Dean of Students

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A Dean of Students works at a college, university or other educational institution to manage student affairs, distribute resources to students and uphold high standards of behavior and academic success. A university’s Dean of Students creates policies related to housing, admissions, class registration and student activities. They meet with students on probation, develop plans to help them complete their degree, create initiatives to improve student wellness and handle across-campus communications about health and counseling services. The Dean of Students also coordinates campus events and social activities.

What does a Dean of Students do?

A Dean of Students, or Higher Education Administrator, is in charge of overseeing student life, student services and on-campus activities. Their duties include providing support for students, addressing student behavior and coordinating admissions and new student orientation.

Responsibilities

A Dean of Students should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Dean of Students should be able to execute:

Manage and supervise a school’s admissions office along with any programs related to that office
Act as a liaison between student departments and institution administrators
Develop and implement department working procedures, budgets, policies and goals
Assess student body needs and respond to any questions or concerns from the student body in an effective and timely manner
Provide proactive leadership and structure to ensure school development
Provide student support on issues related to student services, institution policies and department processes

Required Skills

A competitive Dean of Students will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Computer skills: A Dean of Students needs to be comfortable using computers in order to use the necessary software for managing student and school records.
Interpersonal skills: A Dean of Students needs to establish positive relationships with co-workers, students and their families.
Organizational skills: A Dean of Students should be organized in order to manage records, coordinate activities with staff and prioritize tasks.
Problem-solving skills: A Dean of Students need to react calmly to difficult situations when they arise while working to develop creative solutions.

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