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Posting Number: 20113134 Position Title: Dean, College of Graduate Studies FTE: 1.0 Position Type: Staff Department: Graduate Studies Job Summary/Basic Function: About This Role: The purpose of this position is to provide central support and leadership to serve, oversee, and advance all aspects of the graduate initiatives at Lamar University. This is accomplished by working with the administrative and staff members of the College of Graduate Studies, the Provost, the Graduate Council, the academic Deans, the graduate programs and faculty to provide students with the educational and research environments to pursue their graduate degrees, and Lamar’s designated OPM, Rise Point. Oversee graduate studies curricula development, program assessment, and review of the course additions and deletions, supervisory access to all areas and records relating to graduate programs of the University and in outreach to external locations. Other duties include committee work (on and off campus), regular interactions with different factions on campus, promoting graduate study at Lamar University both on and off campus, and other duties as assigned by supervisors. Manage all Rise Point contracts. What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: Academic and Administrative Oversight: Serve as the chief planning and budget officer for the college, overseeing fiscal allocations for instruction, research, and service. Foster a culture of shared governance, working closely with department heads, faculty, and university administrators. Ensure programs meet university expectations for academic rigor and excellence. Strategic Planning and Leadership: Design, implement, and assess a new strategic plan for the college aligned with the university’s mission. Collaborate with enrollment management and marketing on strategic enrollment initiatives. Faculty and Staff Development: Engage in recruitment and professional development of faculty and staff to foster a highly qualified academic community. Mentor faculty and support innovative teaching practices and curriculum development aligned with learner needs. Accreditation and Compliance: Oversee all accreditation activities, ensuring programs meet standards set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and other accrediting bodies. Serve as the administrative officer for professional education compliance, maintaining alignment with federal, state, and institutional regulations. External Funding and Research: Support faculty initiatives to secure external funding for research and scholarly activities. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships to advance the college’s research mission. Community Engagement and Partnership Development: Strengthen connections with local K-12 schools and community organizations to support educational outreach and program development. Represent the college on university councils and committees, advocating for college needs and initiatives. Student Success and Support: Promote policies and programs that enhance student retention, graduation, and career readiness. Support initiatives that foster a supportive environment for all students. Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities) Management and Monitoring: Overseeing work performance of personnel. Evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness. Establishing broad organizational goals. Realigning work and staffing assignments. Executive Interaction: Engaging with executive-level management (president, vice presidents, deans). Supporting controversial positions or negotiating sensitive issues. Preparing important presentations and documentation. Interacting with community leaders, elected officials, and other governmental and educational leaders. Policy Development and Implementation: Making and/or recommending final decisions regarding policy development and implementation. Exercising participative management skills to support team efforts and quality processes. Operational Autonomy: Performing duties within broad parameters defined by organizational requirements and accepted practices. Ensuring end results determine job performance effectiveness. Advanced Technical Skills: Possessing advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems affecting major programs/processes. Utilizing independent judgment and decision-making abilities to apply technical skills effectively. Budgetary Responsibility: Having final approval authority for at least one division/departmental budget. Approving fiscal/budgeted expenditures up to a certain limit requiring senior management approval. Online Program Experience: Having advanced knowledge of online programming, including but not limited to pedagogy, curriculum and course building process, and faculty workload. Supporting Lamar’s partnership with Rise Point as the initial point of contact. Ensure current and proposed Rise Point programs are profitable and needed for the betterment of Lamar University and Southeast Texas. Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. Job Conditions: The position requires working in a standard office environment, with occasional evening or weekend hours to accommodate university events, meetings, or special programming needs Who We Are: Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance. Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community. Benefits: Health, dental & vision insurance Life insurance State of Texas Retirement plans Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree level of study in a discipline represented at Lamar University. Work requires over five years of relevant experience. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in graduate level programs, curriculum, and course development. Familiarity with graduate level policy and procedures. Knowledge and experience with OPM (Online Program Management) programs, specifically Rise Point. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary: Commenstrate Posting Date: 07/01/2025 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists. #J-18808-Ljbffr