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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for dean team in the United States is $105,749.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Dean, you need advanced academic credentials (usually a doctorate), experience in higher education administration, and a strong record of leadership and scholarship. Familiarity with academic management systems, accreditation processes, and budgeting tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to inspire faculty, staff, and students distinguish exceptional Deans. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively guiding academic programs, fostering institutional growth, and ensuring educational excellence.

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A Dean Team typically refers to a group of academic leaders, often including deans and associate deans, who work together to oversee and manage various departments within a college or university. Their responsibilities may include academic planning, faculty management, student affairs, and policy development. The Dean Team collaborates to ensure that academic programs meet institutional goals and maintain high standards of education. They also serve as a bridge between faculty, students, and higher administration, helping to resolve issues and promote a positive campus environment.

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AspectDean TeamSchool Counselor
Required CredentialsTypically requires a master's degree in education or administration, and relevant certificationsRequires a master's degree in school counseling or psychology, and state certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, school campuses, student discipline settingsClassrooms, counseling offices, student support settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in educational institutions for discipline and administrative supportUsed in schools for student guidance, mental health, and academic planning

The Dean Team and School Counselors both work within educational settings but serve different roles. The Dean Team focuses on discipline, administration, and school management, often requiring administrative credentials. School Counselors primarily support students' mental health, academic planning, and personal development, requiring counseling certifications. Understanding these differences helps parents and educators identify the right support for student needs.

What are some common challenges Deans face when leading academic teams, and how can applicants prepare to address them?

Deans often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative responsibilities with academic leadership, managing diverse faculty interests, and fostering collaboration across departments. Applicants should be prepared to navigate competing priorities, mediate conflicts, and drive initiatives that align with the institution's mission. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience with strategic planning will help prospective Deans effectively address these challenges and lead their teams to success.
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Infographic showing various Dean Team job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,749 per year, or $50.8 per hour.
Academic Services Lead, College of Letters & Science Dean's Office

Academic Services Lead, College of Letters & Science Dean's Office

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT • On-site

$24.04/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 26410
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Katie SutichAssistant to the Dean
(406) 994-3065
katie.sutich@montana.edu
Classification Title
Admin Assoc IV
Working Title
Academic Services Lead, College of Letters & Science Dean's Office
Brief Position Overview
The Academic Services Lead is a vital member of the College of Letters and Science (CLS) Dean's Office staff with a multi-faceted and dynamic position. This person coordinates the student services for CLS and provides high-level administrative assistance to the College's Dean team. Excellent customer service and professional representation of the College and MSU are required to successfully interact with an assortment of constituents.
Position Number
4M1088
Department
Dean of Letters & Science
Division
College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type
Classified
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation
FOCUS-MFPE
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$24.04 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type
Classified Salary
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Academic Services Lead (ASL) is responsible for coordinating all programmatic student support activities of the Dean's Office and providing high-level administrative support to the College's Dean team. The ASL must have appropriate knowledge of both CLS and MUS policies and procedures, as well as the ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and emergency situations effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides outstanding front-line customer service to internal constituents (students, faculty, and staff) and external constituents (parents, prospective students, alumni, and donors), following up on inquiries to the Dean's Office to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
  • Serves as backup for Assistant to the Dean and Business Operations Manager.
  • Provides high-level administrative support to the College's Dean team.
  • Supports the CLS Student Ambassador program.
  • Collects, processes, and distributes student programmatic and academic forms (e.g., suspension appeals, GARC, CERC, and add/drop forms) at the college level.
  • Partners with the Assistant Dean, University Communications, and CLS departments to support and coordinate college- and university-wide student recruitment and retention initiatives, as well as CLS events and communications.
  • Coordinates and oversees CLS student and Dean's Office events and meetings, including fall and spring commencement, MSU Fridays, orientation, the Kopriva Seminar Series, Homecoming Awards, and the annual CLS Awards Ceremony; manages logistics such as venues, catering, invitations, and coordination with sponsoring departments.
  • Manages CLS awards and recognition processes, including faculty, staff, and student awards, scholarships, research grants, College awards, and University-level recognitions; distributes award announcements, collects and organizes nominations, facilitates committee review, and communicates decisions to recipients.
  • Coordinates and provides administrative support for the CLS Curriculum Committee.
  • Provides support and communicates policies and procedures to CLS academic service staff across departments; assists with onboarding and training of Academic Service Coordinators (ASCs); and organizes and schedules Student Academic Success meetings to determine agendas and projects.
  • As appropriate, meets with students to provide information about student support resources in the College and on campus.
  • Supports the American Studies and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies programs.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Bachelor's degree and progressively responsible customer service and administrative support experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience working cooperatively and diplomatically while providing high-level customer service to a wide range of clientele in an office setting.
  3. Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability with a high degree of accuracy.
  4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and computer databases.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Demonstrated experience working in an academic environment.

The Successful Candidate Will
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Maintain respectful working relationships with students, staff, faculty, business professionals, and the broader community.
  • Be detail-oriented.
  • Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
  • Independently organize and prioritize multiple workloads and responsibilities in an ever-changing work environment.
  • Possess the ability to keep thorough records.
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with employees and the public in person, by email, and on the telephone.
  • Be able to maintain a calm and personable demeanor.
  • Represent the College of Letters & Science to others in a professional, confident, and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours for scheduled events.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on June 1, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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