Dean of Research and Graduate Studies

Company: Opt For Healthy Living
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Apply now Job no: 536896 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Fresno Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Research Compensation and BenefitsThe Anticipated Hiring Salary is $170,000 - $200,000 and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program.Job SummaryThe Dean of Research and Graduate Studies reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides leadership to the research and graduate education mission of the University. Specifically, the Dean is responsible for supporting faculty and student driven research endeavors, enabling a climate for obtaining external research funding, expanding the quality and development of graduate programs, providing support for graduate students, and overseeing the policies and procedures related to these areas. The Dean works in consultation with the research faculty, Provost, the School/College Deans, and leaders from Academic Affairs and divisions on campus to develop strategies conducive to research development at Fresno State. Units supervised include the Division of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, McNair Program, the Institutional Review Board, and other research compliance boards. The Dean is a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The Dean provides direct supervision to the personnel of both the Division of Graduate Studies and Research and Sponsored Programs.Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Higher education issues and trends, curriculum and program development practices, the general concerns and processes of educational equity and the needs and expectations of diverse student and faculty perspectives with particular knowledge of these in a graduate education setting.
  • Grant mechanisms, institutional review and compliance procedures, and pre- and post-award procedures.
  • Intellectual property rights and processes.
  • Ability to:
    • Work effectively in a multicultural, diverse, and complex university environment with staff, faculty, and administrators.
    • Develop policies to enhance graduate student success and promote academic excellence.
    • Analyze complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and perceive the implications and potential consequences of various situations.
    • Build, grow, and maintain productive relationships with faculty, students, post-award units/offices, and grant agencies to promote and facilitate faculty/student research endeavors.
    • Skill in:
      • Oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
      • Consultative decision-making.
      • Leadership, planning, and evaluation.Education and Experience
        • Must have an earned doctorate and the appropriate academic credentials to qualify for appointment as a tenured Professor in one of the colleges/schools within the Division of Academic Affairs. This includes substantial evidence of research and scholarly activities.
        • Significant and successful academic administrative experience and proven leadership ability, including the development of interdisciplinary programs and research.
        • Program planning, direction, and coordination.
        • Success in obtaining external funding as appropriate to his/her academic field and serving as the Principal Investigator for external grants.
        • Experience in staff evaluation and supervision.
        • Experience in mentoring and working with graduate students.
        • Experience in administration and budgeting.Deadline & Application InstructionsAll applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.WittKieffer is assisting California State University, Fresno in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by September 3, 2024.Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to:Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resum--/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationCalifornia State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
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