ACADEMIC DEAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Oct 31, 2024 - The Academic Dean leads the academic vision and manages instructional quality to ensure the success of all programs and students. Oversees faculty development, accountability, and program outcomes through coaching, mentoring, and structured feedback. Leverages extensive higher education experience, including curriculum innovation and executive management, to drive excellence in student performance and institutional growth.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Academic Dean Resume
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Educational Policy Knowledge
- Budget Management
- Faculty Development
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Technology Proficiency
- Accreditation Processes
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Visionary Thinking
Summary of Academic Dean Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Education Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Experience as a classroom teacher, with experience teaching multiple grade levels
- A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
- A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
- Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions
- Proven track record of setting classroom expectations and driving student achievement as a teacher, preferably in an urban classroom.
- Demonstrated effective school leadership experience in working with students, teachers, parents, donors, and the community, preferably in a ‘gap-closing school
- Demonstrated ability to balance collaboration (with teachers, principals, and network leadership and staff) with strong leadership and to set goals and build buy-in from teachers
- Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education
- Demonstrated openness to feedback, and a willingness to be reflective in order to grow as an educator and the school-wide instructional leader
2. BS in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Management experience with project roll-out expertise
- Ability to academic curriculum development and lecturing experience at the tertiary level.
- A respected academic in good standing.
- Knowledgeable of governmental and national policies pertaining to education.
- Technological proficiency and adaptability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
- Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success
- Maturity, sense of humor, humility, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” scrappy attitude
- Successful experience leading adults and managing cultural change
- Must pass a background check
3. BA in Public Administration with 6 years of Experience
- Experience as Associate Dean, Program Chair, Lead Instructor or similar role
- Practical work experience in the field of prior instruction
- Experience managing daily student attendance and completion rates
- Experience coaching, mentoring and setting expectations with staff for accountability of program success
- Ability to collaboratively work with all levels of management and students
- Competency in MS Office (Excel PowerPoint, and Word)
- Skills and experience in knowledge innovation, both in conceptualization delivery
- Cumulative experience working in a South African higher education institution
- Experience in an executive management role.