Dean, College of Graduate and Professional Studies

Cameron University•Lawton, OK

About The Position

The Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Cameron University is responsible for providing administrative and academic leadership in a student-centered environment. Primary Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: · Serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies · Makes recommendations on budget and curriculum as well as appointment, tenure, and promotion of faculty following standard procedures · Provides guidance and support for the College's participation in campus-wide assessment activities · Takes an active role in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff · Works with departments and accrediting bodies to ensure continued adherence to accreditation standards · Provides leadership to the College in working with external constituencies A more detailed list of responsibilities is available in Section 2.3.5 of the Faculty Handbook

Requirements

Holds a terminal degree
Has a record of effective teaching, service, and scholarship consistent with a tenured professor appointment
Has demonstrated leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Has a record of administrative achievement at the departmental level or higher
Has experience in faculty personnel management, budget management, grant writing, and fund raising
Has experience in working with external constituencies and advisory bodies
Has experience with any of the accrediting bodies associated with the College of Graduate and Professional Studies and/or the Higher Learning Commission
Has demonstrated leadership in program development, modification, and assessment practices

Responsibilities

Serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Makes recommendations on budget and curriculum as well as appointment, tenure, and promotion of faculty following standard procedures
Provides guidance and support for the College's participation in campus-wide assessment activities
Takes an active role in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff
Works with departments and accrediting bodies to ensure continued adherence to accreditation standards
Provides leadership to the College in working with external constituencies

Benefits

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees.
We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off and opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs.
To view all benefits available to employees, visit: http://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary

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