Associate Dean of Graduate Programs assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of a graduate program. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Graduate Programs typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position works closely with the Department Administrator, the Graduate Program Director, and the Undergraduate Program Director to complete day-to-day programmatic tasks related to student academic success. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
· Support the implementation of the PhD program offered collaboratively with New Mexico State University
· Conduct in-person and internet-based student outreach and recruitment, including maintenance of websites
· Maintain correspondence with prospective graduate students
· Assist graduate students, faculty, and other staff persons in navigating administrative systems, policies, and procedures leading to degree completion
· Assist faculty and graduate students in establishing contracts and meeting requirements for graduate assistantships
· Track degree progress for graduate students; compile student data for departmental research and reporting purposes
· Schedule and plan student recruitment, orientation, and graduation events
This position will also provide backup and support to the Department Administrator. These duties may include:
· Purchasing and related processes
· Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department
· Scheduling rooms and A/V needs for departmental meetings
· Issuing keycards
· Course scheduling
· Submitting requests for IT and facilities support; supervise student assistants
· Attending meetings
This position has working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team that serves a wide range of internal and external constituents.