Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Services, Graduate College R0151115

Assistant Dean Of Graduate Student Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Services, Graduate College.

The Assistant Dean of Student Services is a senior administrative faculty position within the Graduate College, providing strategic leadership, policy authority, and oversight of graduate and professional student services, including adjudication, appeals, grievance processes, and high-impact professional development initiatives. The Assistant Dean is responsible for shaping both the graduate student experience and the institutional systems that govern student progression, policy interpretation, and dispute resolution.

This position plays a dual role:

(1) leading some of the Graduate College's most visible student engagement and community-building initiatives, and

(2) serving as the chief adjudicator and policy authority for graduate student academic appeals and Graduate Assistant (GA) grievance processes.

This position requires a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 5-7 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

• Significant and progressively responsible experience in higher education leadership, including academic administration, graduate education, or student services in a complex institutional environment.
• Demonstrated experience with academic policy interpretation, student appeals, adjudication, or grievance processes, including the ability to manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive, and high-stakes cases requiring discretion, sound judgment, and consistent application of policy and procedure.
• Experience applying and interpreting institutional, system-level, and federal policies and regulations (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, FLSA, or comparable frameworks).
• Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution, mediation, and due process, including navigating emotionally charged or legally sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, defensible written and verbal decisions and communications in complex cases.
• Experience leading or contributing to graduate student services, student success initiatives, or professional development programming.
• Demonstrated commitment to fair and consistent policy application across diverse student populations.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers for support.

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How to Apply

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