Job TitleDean of the Graduate School
Department Provost Office
Worker TypeRegular
Pay TypeSalary
Position Salary Minimum$225,000
Position Salary Maximum$250,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefit EligibleYes
Screening Date2026-11-01
Job Description SummaryThe Office of the Provost invites nominations and/or applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School. This is a full-time, unclassified position to begin as soon as practical.
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Graduate School will provide dynamic leadership for graduate education at Miami University and be an advocate for the role and importance of graduate education both within the university and with external audiences.
The Dean leads and directs all core functions of the Graduate School, including administrative operations, planning, policy, program development, marketing, and student admissions and student recruitment, as well as works collaboratively with the provost, other deans, and departments to advance, promote, and support academic excellence in graduate education at Miami University.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develops, implements and administers the policies and procedures of the Graduate School, including, recruitment, admissions, enrollment, monitoring and recording of academic progress and milestones, and the awarding of degrees.
- Develops and articulates a university-wide vision and strategic plan for graduate education.
- Evaluates the portfolio of graduate programs and recommend investments, restructuring, consolidation, or discontinuation when appropriate.
- Assists individual programs and departments with strengthening their graduate programs in ways that are consistent with the mission of the university and responsive to emerging intellectual areas.
- Collaborates with academic deans and other institutional leaders.
- Works with faculty to develop innovative and relevant curricular degree and non-degree granting programs.
- Supervises Graduate School staff; currently 3 direct reports.
- Serves as Chair of Graduate Council.
- Serves as the university's representative on the ODHE Chancellor's Council of Graduate Studies.
- Conducts other duties as assigned by the Provost.
Minimum Qualifications:- Terminal doctoral degree in a relevant discipline at Miami University.
- 5+ years of administrative experience in higher education (associate dean, department chair) preferably at the graduate level, or equivalent.
- A distinguished record of research or creative work, teaching, and service consistent with the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.
- Demonstrated leadership experience at the department, college, and/or university level including fiscal management.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience at an R1 institution.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)Required Application DocumentsA cover letter articulating interest in the position while illustrating how relevant skills and previous experience align with the core responsibilities of this role, along with a current Resume/CV.
Special Instructions (if applicable)Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Amity Noltemeyer at [redacted]. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
