CHEManager International · 19 hours ago
Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Research
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe College of Charleston is seeking a collaborative and visionary leader for the position of Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Research. This role involves providing academic leadership to advance graduate education and research, overseeing grants administration, and promoting interdisciplinary programs to enhance student success and faculty engagement.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement initiatives aligned with the College's mission and values. Ensure the quality, growth, relevance, and effective delivery of graduate programs
Support innovative teaching, scholarship, and creative activity. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration, student research opportunities, and professional development for faculty, staff, and graduate students. Skilled in identifying unique developmental needs across student populations and partnering with graduate student organizations to create customized learning and mentoring opportunities
Provide leadership for the Office of Research and Grants Administration, ensuring efficient management of external funding, compliance, and reporting. Expand opportunities for faculty and students to secure competitive grants and effectively oversee research budgets. This position will also serve as the Institutional Official (IO) for our Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (this research compliance responsibility is part of research administration that is not necessarily tied to grant funding)
Oversee staffing, budgeting, and academic policy. Collaborate with program directors to ensure systematic review and improvement of programs and courses. Provide centralized oversight of admissions, graduate assistantships, and student support services. Committed to advancing equity and transparency in graduate education by standardizing funding practices and establishing data systems that link financial support to institutional effectiveness
Manage resources responsibly and seek new opportunities for financial sustainability through alumni, donors, and external partnerships
Build relationships with alumni, donors, advisory boards, and external partners to strengthen graduate education and research. Develop strategic partnerships with appropriate state and regional higher educational institutions (especially the Medical University of South Carolina, also located in Charleston) and engage with statewide networks, such as the South Carolina EPSCoR office, to expand research collaborations, funding opportunities, and innovation initiatives
Actively participate in campus life, support student and faculty events, and cultivate a culture of teamwork and shared achievement
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate in a relevant discipline
Distinguished record of teaching and scholarship, meriting appointment as a tenured associate or full professor
Preferred
Proven leadership in higher education, including staff supervision, program development, strategic planning, and budget management
Broad experience in securing external grants, overseeing grant administration, research protections and compliance, and managing research budgets effectively
Demonstrated success fostering collaboration, building consensus, and motivating faculty and staff
A broad understanding of higher education and the challenges facing public liberal arts and sciences institutions, with the vision to address them creatively
Leads with a forward-looking understanding of online education trends and champions innovative approaches to meet the unique needs of doctoral students in an undergraduate-focused institution
Experience engaging external stakeholders, including political leaders, alumni, and donors; proven success in fundraising and resource development
Unquestioned integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to transparency and fairness
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, build trust, and engage diverse perspectives
Confidence in delegating authority and empowering colleagues, while fostering teamwork and accountability
Commitment to student success and active engagement in campus life
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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