Dean, Graduate School

Title: Dean, Graduate School

Employee Classification: Dean, Graduate School

Campus: University of North Texas
- Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Graduate School

Department: DAL-Graduate School-515000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

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The UNT Dallas Graduate School is committed to helping students advance their careers and achieve their professional goals through innovative, career-focused graduate programs. Designed with working professionals in mind, our programs offer flexible scheduling, rigorous academic experiences, and instruction from accomplished faculty who bring both real-world expertise and outstanding academic credentials to the classroom. At UNT Dallas, we empower students with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to excel in today’s dynamic workforce.

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the Dean of the Graduate School position. Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for graduate education and provides strategic leadership for graduate programs, policies, enrollment, student success, and academic quality. The Dean collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to advance the university's mission as a student-centered, urban-serving institution committed to workforce development, innovation, and community engagement.

• Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Record of distinguished teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Progressive academic leadership experience, such as department chair, program director, associate dean, dean, or equivalent administrative role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of graduate education administration, accreditation, assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Evidence of effective budget management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and shared governance.

• Knowledge of enrollment management, facility planning, and fundraising functions including grant writing.
• Knowledge of and experience with accreditation standards set forth by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) or another regional accrediting agency and the state educational accrediting agency, the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Interest in developing and implementing curricula.

• Experience leading graduate education in a comprehensive or urban-serving university environment.
• Demonstrated success in graduate enrollment management, recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Familiarity with Texas higher education policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting online and hybrid graduate education.
• Demonstrated ability to build…