I have exactly the same question. In attempt to answer it, I did a cursory search for job listings for "university dean" on monster.[1] While there are better places to search, this seemed like a good place to start.
The first result for a "Dean of the University College and Library" in Ft. Lauderdale.[2] You can read it, but it seems to boil down to:
1. Ability to communicate.
2. Previous management experience.
3. Knowledge of finance (for budgeting).
4. Knowledge of libraries, and technology.
But actually I find this exercise too depressing, so I will stop here.
The first result for a "Dean of the University College and Library" in Ft. Lauderdale.[2] You can read it, but it seems to boil down to:
1. Ability to communicate.
2. Previous management experience.
3. Knowledge of finance (for budgeting).
4. Knowledge of libraries, and technology.
But actually I find this exercise too depressing, so I will stop here.
1 http://jobsearch.monster.com/search/university-dean_5
2 http://jobview.monster.com/DEAN-UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE-LIBRARY-J...
Edit: this one looks good, too: http://jobview.monster.com/Associate-Dean-Academic-Affairs-J...