Dean, Graduate Studies

Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. or terminal degree in any academic field. Appropriate terminal degree, with successful university teaching experience, service, and a record of scholarly/creative activity suitable for a tenured, full professor faculty appointment in one of the disciplines of the University.

* Experience as a graduate program advisor or academic advising at the department level or higher.

* Ability to build relations within the university community, as well as with public, private, and government organizations.

* Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence. A strong commitment to excellence in innovation in student learning, including demonstrated success and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population.

* Exemplary demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment through consultative decision making.

* Experience with research, scholarly, and creative opportunities in graduate studies.

* Demonstrated success in external fundraising and other resources and development activities. Experience showcasing student achievements.

* Experience with accreditation, assessments, and policy development.

* Experience with new graduate programs and certificate development.

* Demonstrated success in administrative leadership and rising levels of responsibility, including management of fiscal resources.

* Experience advocating for the central importance of graduate education in the CSU or similar institutions and its role in society and as a driver of the regional economy and the collective good.

* Demonstrated strong administrative and management skills, including the ability to successfully plan and implement strategic initiatives and to inspire, motivate, develop, and mentor staff.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Vision

* Provides recommendations to the Provost and Vice Provosts for Academic Affairs and campus leadership for improving graduate education, graduate programs, and graduate student success.

* Works collaboratively with the Provost, AVP for ORED, AVP for CIE, VP for URD, VP for Student Affairs, AVP of Admissions and Enrollment Management, AVP of Enrollment Services, the University Registrar, Office of Institutional Research and Analytics, College Deans, CPaCE, and other Senior Administrators to achieve university goals.

* Collaborates with the Provost and Leadership of all Colleges and CPaCE to support enrollment goals and processes for new and continuing graduate academic programs.

* Collaborates with the AVP of Admissions and Enrollment Management, College Deans, and Graduate and Program Advisors on outreach, marketing, and creating a pipeline to graduate education.

* Recommends a structure and vision for the Office of Graduate Studies that supports and grows the graduate enterprise (master's, doctoral, and other post-baccalaureate interests).

* Advocates and represents the campus voice for all graduate matters resents Graduate Studies in campus initiatives, such as strategic planning and relevant reports/reviews. Represents CSULB graduate programs at CO meetings and initiatives; serve as a liaison to the CO for graduate programs. Represents CSULB graduate programs in the community, through service in the profession, county, region, or state.

* Supports shared governance and collaborative decision-making, demonstrating effectiveness in a collective bargaining environment.

* Collaborates with University Relations and Development in fundraising activities for graduate students. Collaborates with the Alumni Office to grow the graduate alumni network.

Graduate Student Success

* Creates an academic community in which all graduate learners can succeed in an atmosphere of respect for all, modeling equity and inclusive excellence. Analyzes student data to make recommendations for improvements to programs and resources to support, and advance retention efforts removing administrative barriers.

* Leads and advances graduate student support services (i.e., workshops, orientation, and writing support). Administers the Graduate Student Entrance, Exit, and Alumni surveys to assess graduate student experiences, impacts, and opportunities for enhancements. Collaborates with Graduate Center.

* Develops and advances graduate student support mechanisms in the form of assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships. Facilitates the publication of graduate student projects, theses, and dissertations.

* Provides graduate student research and leadership opportunities, including CSU Student Research Competition, Grad Slam, Writing Retreats, and other available and emerging programs.

* Manages processes, including degree conferral, and planning for numerous awards, scholarships, and campus events that rewards and celebrates graduate students and their faculty, including Graduate Equity Fellowship, Graduate Travel Fellowship, Outstanding Grad Student in RSCA and Graduate Dean's List.

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