The Position

The next Dean of the Graduate School at Coastal Carolina University will be an experienced individual who will provide vision, direction, and leadership to define and build this new academic unit. The Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and serve as a member of the Provost’s leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Graduate School, advancing a vision aligned with university priorities for graduate enrollment growth, student success, academic quality, and institutional advancement.
• Lead the expansion and refinement of master’s and doctoral program portfolios using data-informed, market-responsive strategies.
• Champion the development and quality of in-person, online and hybrid graduate programs.
• Serve as a collaborative partner to academic colleges.
• Advocate for graduate students and enhance enrollment strategy.
• Strengthen the role of graduate education in supporting research productivity and doctoral culture.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• A history of demonstrated achievement in furthering the role of graduate education at a university.
• Experience of administrative leadership in graduate education, including program planning and development, assessment, new program approval, budgeting, student support, and/or enrollment management.
• History of collaboration with deans and faculty colleagues.
• Experience related to fiscal and budgetary management.
• Ability to grow online programs.
• Experience with PhD programs.
• Experience managing people and the ability to facilitate teamwork.