Description

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Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

REPORTS TO: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pacific University

STATUS: Full-time, 12-month Administrative Appointment. Faculty rank commensurate with experience.

TERM: One-year term.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Dean of the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) serves as the administrator of College of Graduate Studies under the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies. The Dean leads and oversees all programs and operations within the Division/College, including faculty, staff, curriculum, academic standards, accreditation, and budget. The Dean leads with equity and inclusion in determining and implementing the academic programs and operations necessary to attract and retain employees and students.

The Dean of CGS leads the College as just one component of Pacific University. The Dean reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is one of three Deans within the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies with representation on the Provost’s council and various committees, and is responsible for effective communication and collaboration across all entities of the institution. The Dean of CGS is expected to collaborate with and support the President’s Council, the other academic Deans within the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies along with the Dean of the Division and College of Undergraduate Studies. This includes the development of shared committees, policies, and operations for efficient decision-making and support across the institution. The Dean will work closely with additional stakeholders across the University to support a holistic student experience and a sense of belonging for every student beginning at recruitment and throughout their learning experience.

The Dean represents and advocates for the programs within the College of Graduate Studies to the rest of the university, to alumni and donors, and to the larger community. The Dean participates in and supports alumni relations, and actively works with community partners to enhance the student experience.

Within the College of Graduate Studies, the Dean provides creative and dynamic leadership to support faculty and staff in curricular, fiscal and personnel matters. The Dean must communicate effectively with fellow administrators, faculty, staff, and students and foster a cooperative and equitable working environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic planning and leadership

• Provide visionary, intellectual, and administrative leadership to sustain the College of Graduate Studies while in existence. This includes developing, implementing, evaluating, and promoting curriculum, programming, and operations with an eye towards culturally sustaining and affirming outcomes for the programs within the College.
• Works closely with the Vice President for Academic Affairs on issues of strategic and financial planning as it relates to the programs and restructure across the institution.
• Collaborates with University Advancement, as appropriate, to develop and implement fundraising and public information for programs for the College. Encourages grant writing within the College.
• Infuses equitable and inclusive practices in their work to establish effective and meaningful working and learning environments for every person.
• Supports the work of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and the faculty to recruit for programs within the College.   

Academic and programmatic support

• Provides leadership to all academic programs within the college and works closely with the directors of these programs.
  • This includes the Master’s in Business Administration, Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Leadership, Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, Master’s Degree in Social Work, the Master’s Degree in Speech, Language and Pathology, Early Learning Community, The PhD in Education and Leadership and our graduate programs in Education.
• Encourages and advocates for initiatives from programs and individual faculty within the College that are consistent with the needs, priorities, resources, and vision of the College and the University.
• Oversees the assessment of program quality within the College, including outcomes assessment.

Fiscal and budget management

• Oversees the budget for all programs in the college including endowment accounts, and grants.
• Supports the work of the Vice President for Advancement and the Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Programs to create opportunities for university and college fundraising and faculty grant writing.

• Personnel and faculty affairs
• Is responsible for the hiring, retaining, and dismissing of all faculty and staff in the College within the guidelines established by the policies and procedures of the university and the college.
• Is a member of the University Personnel Committee.
• Collaborates with the Dean of the Library, Human Resources, and others to support and encourage faculty and staff development.

• Enrollment and student affairs
• Works closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Admissions to maintain full faculty support for recruitment and registration of students.
• Collaborates with the Office of the Dean of Students to ensure that the non-academic areas of student life run smoothly and effectively.

Qualifications