Dean of Graduate Studies: Academic Leadership

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks a Dean of Graduate Studies to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for graduate education, advancing student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence across more than 50 graduate programs.

The Dean leads budgeting, personnel, accreditation efforts, and external partnerships with districts, agencies, and industry, while collaborating with campus units to foster research, teaching, and professional development for

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of leadership experience in a university setting.
• Successful teaching experience and record of research or scholarly activity in one or more disciplines in a University setting.
• Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes.
• Experience in shared faculty governance.
• Evidence of successful personnel and fiscal resource management experience in a unionized environment.
• Achieving the Graduation Initiative goals.
• Facilitating forward thinking and articulating mission appropriate vision for graduate curricula.
• Being a strong advocate for graduate education as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team and in partnership with other units in the University.
• Commitment to hiring and retaining diverse, inclusive faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Working with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population and implementing practices to ensure a more inclusive learning and working environment.
• Supporting excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative activities, service, and student success via the professional development of graduate faculty and staff.
• Developing and supporting activities that support the Anchor Institution role of the University such as community-based teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Partnering with faculty, the Office of Research Innovation and Economic Development, and University Advancement to cultivate external support via grants, contracts, and other potential funding sources.
• Using data to expand graduate research and improve student support programs.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead graduate education strategy and operations for the University.
• Oversee budgeting, personnel, and program evaluation for Graduate Studies.
• Build partnerships with external stakeholders including districts, agencies, business and industry.
• Support accreditation efforts and student success across graduate programs.

Skills

Leadership in higher ed

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Faculty governance

Diversity advocacy

Grant & contracts

Budget management

Education

Earned doctorate

Job description

California State University, Sacramento seeks a Dean of Graduate Studies to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for graduate education, advancing student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence across more than 50 graduate programs.

The Dean leads budgeting, personnel, accreditation efforts, and external partnerships with districts, agencies, and industry, while collaborating with campus units to foster research, teaching, and professional development for