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Position Title Dean of the Graduate College

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Provost Office

HR Home Department 020800 GRADUATE COLLEGE

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Granted

Term (if applicable) 12 month

Begin Date of Appointment 07/01/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Dean of the Graduate College is responsible for the administration of the Graduate College. Areas of responsibility include providing leadership to the Graduate Council and overseeing graduate student recruitment, admissions, and degree completion. The Dean of the Graduate College works collaboratively with college deans to ensure the quality of all graduate programs. The Dean of the Graduate College facilitates the graduate assistantship process and the development of new graduate programs, coordinates program review, and administers internal research grants and the intellectual property policy. The Dean of the Graduate College serves as the liaison in communicating on graduate issues with administrators, faculty, students, and other constituents of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Dean of the Graduate College is responsible for the administration of the Graduate College. Areas of responsibility include providing leadership to the Graduate Council and overseeing graduate student recruitment, admissions, and degree completion. The Dean of the Graduate College works collaboratively with college deans to ensure the quality of all graduate programs. The Dean of the Graduate College facilitates the graduate assistantship process and the development of new graduate programs, coordinates program review, and administers internal research grants and the intellectual property policy. The Dean of the Graduate College serves as the liaison in communicating on graduate issues with administrators, faculty, students, and other constituents of the University.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A terminal degree in a discipline offered at Missouri State University is required.

Experience: A record of success in teaching, research and service is required. Evidence of sustained and effective work with graduate students and graduate programs is required. Qualifications consistent with tenure as a faculty member are required. Successful higher education experience in academic administration or administrative experience with grants or other program administration is required. Experience in budget, financial, and personnel management is preferred.

Skills: Demonstrated leadership ability is required, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Evidence of commitment to principles promoting diversity and inclusion across faculty, staff, and students is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Effective interpersonal skills and sensitivity to issues affecting a wide range of constituencies are required. A demonstrated commitment to high quality graduate education is required. An understanding of federal and state legislation and compliance issues that affect research and grant management, personnel decisions, and the delivery of quality educational services to students is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/147081.htm

Open Date 01/13/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is February 21, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250001FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79223

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

  Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

• Other Documents -1

• Other Documents - 2

• Other Documents - 3

• Unofficial Transcripts -2

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