What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies position at The University of New Mexico?

Position Summary

Graduate Studies at the University of New Mexico is conducting an internal competitive search to fill the position of Associate Dean. The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Studies staff, and other faculty and staff leaders. This position offers the opportunity to serve the university as part of an innovative team focused on new initiatives in graduate education and provides valuable professional development. The 0.5 FTE Associate Dean position includes Special Administrative Compensation, summer administrative compensation, and teaching release funds that will be provided directly to the home department.

Graduate Studies is the central academic administrative unit for graduate education at the University of New Mexico. We work in partnership with academic and administrative units across campus to promote the quality of our graduate programs, enhance student success, attract qualified applicants, and ensure broad access to graduate education. Graduate Studies provides a variety of student support services, financial assistance, and program support for graduate programs across the university.

Duties

The Associate Dean is responsible for leading initiatives and developing services that promote and maintain healthy and diverse graduate programs across campus. Key duties include :

Leading initiatives to support graduate programs in recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention / completion, assessment, and other needs.
Consulting with graduate programs to improve program health and ensure alignment with the UNM2040 strategic framework, which includes :

Goal 1 Advance New Mexico

Goal 2 Student Experience and Educational Innovation

Goal 3 Inclusive Excellence

Goal 4 Sustainability

Goal 5 One University

Overseeing the delivery of workshops, training, and professional development opportunities focused on best practices in graduate education.

Acting as a liaison to individual graduate programs on policy matters.

Providing oversight for graduate curriculum and policy through participation on the Faculty Senate Graduate and Professional Committee (SGPC).

Acting as a liaison for Graduate Studies to the Academic Program Review process.

Facilitating the informal resolution of student issues raised under Handbook Policy D176.

The Associate Dean is a key member of the Graduate Studies leadership team, contributing to a wide range of activities that impact the success of graduate students. Responsibilities related to the Graduate Studies unit include :

Serving on the Graduate Studies Council and designated University committees that engage with graduate issues.

Coordinating initiatives to support healthy programs, with a focus on student success.

Contributing to grant writing efforts that support graduate students and programs.

Assisting the Graduate Dean as needed, and serving as acting Graduate Dean in the Dean’s absence.

This position is expected to begin July 1, 2025 and have aninitial three-year term through June 30, 2028. This position serves at thepleasure of the Graduate Studies Dean. Questions can be directed to the searchcommittee chair at Applications should be submitted through UNMJobs Requisition #req31978. For best consideration, applications should be submitted byFebruary 15, 2025.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Tenured faculty appointment in one of UNM’s colleges or schools

Rank of professor, or associate professor currently under review for promotion

Administrative experience at the departmental or college level

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders

Two or more years of administrative experience with responsibility for graduate program leadership

Experience with the Faculty Handbook and Administrative Policies Manual, including policies relevant to graduate student education

Experience working with broadly diverse communities

Demonstrated commitment to promoting an inclusive environment

Interest in, or ability to learn about, emerging strategies and best practices for graduate education

Application Requirements

A letter of interest detailing your experience and qualifications

A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Contact information for at least three professional references

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