Associate Vice Provost and Dean of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School

Position Title
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School

Position Number
004151

Department
Cratis D. Williams Sch of Grad Stds - 280000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution and five years of administrative and effective leadership experience.

• Record of academic achievement, including teaching and scholarly activity, commensurate with an appointment with tenure at the rank of Professor.

• Demonstrated record of active involvement in graduate education.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to build and maintain effective relationships within a diverse university community.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Vice Provost and Dean of the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies is expected to provide visionary leadership that promotes multi-disciplinary learning in a supportive environment while strengthening graduate structures, systems, policies, and procedures. They will be a team builder who advances a contemporary vision for graduate studies by partnering with university and community leadership.

This person will join our extraordinary mission-driven faculty and staff and provide visionary leadership in the following ways:

• Setting strategic planning priorities for the Graduate School in concordance with Academic Affairs’ planning and the University’s mission.
• Demonstrating supportive personnel management.
• Employing strategic fiscal management.
• Closely partnering with Enrollment Management, Vice Provosts, Deans, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning ( IRAP ) in developing enrollment targets for the institution, utilizing knowledge of graduate education enrollment trends and delivery methods.
• Working collaboratively with graduate faculty members, dean colleagues, and graduate program directors in the development and approval of new graduate programs and curricular changes.
• Exhibiting a genuine commitment to shared governance.
• Advocating and articulating the distinctive culture and mission of graduate studies at the university and through a seat on the UNC Graduate Dean’s Council.
• Engaging in opportunities to support graduate student learning.
• Seeking opportunities for sustainable growth and development.
• Engaging with institution-wide colleagues to further the mission and goals of graduate studies.
• Working closely with a development officer to increase giving and gifts while strengthening alumni engagement.

Suggested Salary Range
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university office area.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• a professional CV;
• letter of interest; and,
• a list of 5 references with contact information.

References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37505

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