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.
Wat doet een Dean of Students?
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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Dean of Students moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Dean of Students moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Dean of Students zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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.
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Dean of Students, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
