Posting DetailsPosting Summary
Classification Code UD09
Pay Grade 0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Dean of the Graduate School at Coastal Carolina University
Department College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Position Type PFAC - Slotted Faculty
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Job Details 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 and a strategic partner in shaping graduate education across the institution. The Dean will oversee a team of five (5) including the Associate Dean, Graduate and Special Populations Enrollment Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator/Budget Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and Student Success Coordinator.
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 that reflect workforce demand, regional needs, and CCU's academic strengths.
- Champion the development and quality of in-person, online and hybrid graduate programs, ensuring appropriate academic standards, student support systems, and sustainable faculty workload models.
- Serve as a collaborative, service-oriented partner to academic colleges, building strong relationships with deans, chairs, and faculty while establishing centralized policies, processes, and administrative support structures.
- Advocate for graduate students and enhance enrollment strategy by partnering with enrollment management on recruitment, marketing, and yield efforts, while ensuring graduate student needs are represented in campus-wide planning and services.
- Strengthen the role of graduate education in supporting research productivity and doctoral culture, collaborating with academic colleges and research leadership to advance research goals.
Required Qualifications Qualifications:- An eared 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 to cultivate and grow graduate programming and enrollment.
- Experience related to fiscal and budgetary management related to graduate education including budgeting, revenue and cost projections, enrollment targets, and support.
- Ability to grow online programs, particularly master's programs in high workforce needs areas.
- Experience with PhD programs and ability to foster their success.
- Experience managing people and the ability to facilitate teamwork among faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred QualificationsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesPosting Detail Information
Posting Number F00497P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/04/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 06/24/2026
Job Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants To Apply:A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by
August 17, 2026. Please submit PDF versions of your curriculum vitae and of your letter of interest. Note: there is flexibility regarding the start date for the position, likely January 2027 or summer 2027.
To Apply Online: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su511Chris ShadeSenior Consultant
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440-655-2285
cshade@summitsearchsolutions.comQuicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122079
Job Duties
Job Duty Develops and implements a College budget.
Job Duty Supervises faculty and staff. Recommends matters relating to faculty appointments, retention, salaries, promotion, and termination.
Job Duty Develops academic programs that advance the mission of the University. Works with department chairs to plan course offerings.
Job Duty Oversees academic advising and other initiatives to increase student engagement and retention. Evaluates and certifies students? degree requirements.
Job Duty Develops external relationship and increases philanthropic giving.
Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned by the Provost.
