Dean of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Job Description:

Position #: A00015

Department: Dean of Graduate School

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 10/8/24


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University seeks a dynamic, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as Dean of the Graduate School.

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, this pivotal position will act as the chief advisor and liaison for graduate education, while leading the Provost's initiative to grow the diverse graduate programs of the university. The ideal candidate will have experience securing and assisting faculty in obtaining external funding from national granting agencies (e.g. the Department of Defense, Department of Education, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Institutes of Health, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation).

The responsibilities include assistance in curriculum development; increasing graduate enrollment; expanding externally funded research in collaboration with college deans and the Vice Provost for Research, Innovation and Discovery; strengthening the research relationships between A-State and its various constituencies and ten colleges, in particular the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics, College of Agriculture, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and New York Institute of Technology School of Osteopathic Medicine. The new Dean must continue to support the University's research-intensive status consistent with its “Carnegie R2” classification, which denotes “high research activity” and our standing as a public research institution.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Dean is the principal administrative and academic officer of the Graduate School and reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost.

The new Dean will:

• Direct and implement strategic and aspirational planning for the Graduate School.
• Foster collaborative relationships with all on- and off-campus stakeholders serving and being served by graduate programs.
• Lead and champion the growth, development, quality, and continuation of graduate programs and graduate education at A-State.
• Operationalize and manage budget, office staff, and degree evaluation.
• Cultivate progressive academic and administrative policies related to graduate education, while enforcing campus practices and procedures to streamline Graduate School processes.
• Oversee and chair the Graduate Council.
• Engage with university constituents, including alumni, to enhance A-State's growing stature in the state, region, and nation as we continue to expand nationally competitive academic programs through a comprehensive recruiting strategy.
• Coordinate and strengthen international graduate student recruitment and admissions.
• Assist potential graduate students in securing fellowships funded by federal funding agencies.
• Support the expansion of online graduate programs as appropriate.
• Recruit, retain, and promote success of a diverse and representative graduate student body.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

A proven track record of teaching and mentoring graduate students
Demonstrated engagement in competitively funded research
Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and collegial environment through a collaborative
leadership style
Ability to provide leadership by partnering with undergraduate research organizations and
cross-disciplinary graduate programs; strong commitment to teach and research excellence
Ability to form strong partnerships with alumni and the community (industry, medical, banks, school districts, etc) in collaboration with the deans of the respective colleges
Familiarity with research development and grantsmanship, and experience in and commitment to working with academic deans in fundraising

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Preferred qualifications:

A rank of full professor or higher with tenure from a Carnegie classified research institution.
Experience supervising and mentoring masters and doctoral students.
Knowledge of latest national graduate trends and best practices.
Experience with specialized academic accreditations and research compliance.

Jonesboro has a reputation for excellent K-12 schools and healthcare services. Cultural amenities include the First National Bank Arena, home to concerts and sporting events; the Fowler Center, host to concerts, theatrical productions and related entertainment; the Bradbury Art Museum; and, the Foundation of Arts, located in the heart of downtown Jonesboro. Northeast Arkansas has amazing recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and boating - all locally or within a two-hour drive. Jonesboro has a diverse economy and serves as the fast-growing regional hub for education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. With a growing cultural scene and a cost of living more than 15% below the national average, Jonesboro remains a thriving, yet affordable community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in large graduate and doctoral program leadership and administration.

A rank of an advanced associate professor with tenure from a Carnegie classified research institution.

At least 5 years of executive administrative experience, a demonstrated record of effective leadership, and budgetary proficiency.

A robust research record.

Material shall include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of five references with complete contact information.

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