Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00549PO26

Job Family
Academic and Professional Training and Development

Job Function
Academic Programming

USC Market Title
Associate Vice Provost, Graduate Education

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/209842

Job Level
E2 - Directors and Executives

Business Title (Internal Title)
Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department
PROV Graduate School

State Pay Range
Unclassified

USC Market Range
MRP - $149,910 $194,883 $239,856

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
40

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Administrative

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education reports to the Dean of the Graduate School within the Office of the Provost. The Associate Vice Provost serves as a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader who advances excellence in graduate education through innovation, operational effectiveness, and student success. This position provides leadership for university-wide graduate education initiatives during a period of growth, transformation, and achievement at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to an exceptional student experience.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 12 years of job-related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to a VP.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of Graduate Education and enrollment management within Higher Education.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership on complex strategic initiatives, organizational design, and policy matters.
• Proven success leading and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders within complex organizations.
• Strong leadership, judgment, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and projects while providing strategic solutions to organizational challenges.
• Exercises a high level of discretion and sound decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Strategic Planning (20%)

In partnership with the Dean of the Graduate School and the Provost, the Associate Vice Provost:

• Identifies, develops, and implements strategic priorities for graduate education.
• Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics (OIRAA) to develop reports, dashboards, and data-informed decision-making tools that support graduate education goals.
• Works with academic deans, associate deans, and graduate program directors to identify and address operational and administrative barriers to graduate student success.
• Provides escalation support for complex issues affecting graduate programs and students.
• Monitors national trends, emerging issues, and best practices in graduate education to inform institutional strategy and policy.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Business Process Transformation (20%)

• Leads efforts to modernize and enhance Graduate School operations through process improvement and organizational innovation.
• Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality across Graduate School functions.
• Partners with university stakeholders to leverage enterprise technologies, data systems, and operational infrastructure.
• Enhances the graduate student and graduate program experience across the full lifecycle, from recruitment and admission through degree completion and graduation.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Operational Leadership and Student Success (35%)

Provides executive oversight of Graduate School operations, including but not limited to:

• Graduate admissions and enrollment services.
• Graduate student fellowships, assistantships, scholarships, and grant programs.
• Graduate student professional and career development initiatives.
• Academic policy implementation, degree progress monitoring, and curriculum compliance.
• Graduation certification and commencement-related activities, including doctoral hooding ceremonies.
• Training, support, and engagement for graduate program directors and graduate faculty leaders.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
35

Job Duty

Staffing and Budget Management (15%)

• Provides leadership and supervision for a team of approximately 25 staff members.
• Oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $2.45 million.
• Regularly evaluates organizational structure, staffing assignments, and resource allocation to align with the strategic priorities of the Dean and Provost.
• Partners with the Graduate School Business Manager to ensure sound fiscal stewardship, compliance with university policies, and effective human resource management.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Leadership and University Service (10%)

• Serves as a key leader in graduate education governance and decision-making.
• Provides leadership and support for the Graduate Council, Assistant and Associate Graduate Deans Council, Graduate Directors Council, and other graduate education advisory bodies.
• Represents the Graduate School on university committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives.
• Builds collaborative partnerships across academic and administrative units to advance institutional goals related to graduate education and student success.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
07/21/2026

Job Close Date
07/29/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 29, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209910