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Dean, School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online Education

Employer
Winthrop University
Location
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Salary
Salary commiserate with experience
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serving as a member of the Provost's Academic Leadership Council, the Dean of the School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online Education (SGCO) holds primary responsibility for leading and advancing the SGCO's strategic vision. This includes identifying and developing innovative programs such as degrees, certificates, and professional development credentials, as well as enhancing existing offerings. The role requires extensive engagement with external stakeholders, including industry partners, state and local governments, and community organizations.

The Dean of SGCO represents Academic Affairs on various committees and collaborates with colleges, university offices, the State System, and external entities on matters related to financial management and academic planning. This position involves leadership of the Graduate Council, oversight of Graduate Assistantships, and close coordination with Graduate Admissions. Additionally, the Dean of SGCO explores and develops opportunities for continuing education, both credit and non-credit bearing, as well as degree completion programs.

In collaboration with College Deans, the Dean of SGCO ensures effective academic advising and scheduling for new and continuing graduate and continuing education students. The individual in this role exercises sound judgment and discretion on university matters and represents the university with internal and external constituencies, including industry partners, government agencies, accrediting bodies, and professional associations. A deep understanding of labor market analysis, program development, and academic budgeting is essential for success in this role.

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a student loan default check, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Benefits at Winthrop University

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx.

Qualifications

Minimum 

  • Doctorate from an accredited institution
  • At least five years of administrative experience in higher education
  • Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, faculty, and staff
  • Strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Experience designing and implementing innovative degree and non-degree programs, certificates, and credentials, including continuing education and distance learning
  • Leadership experience in graduate program administration
  • Expertise in building and managing relationships with academic and external partners
  • Successful completion of an on-campus interview, including a professional presentation

Preferred 

  • Experience in implementing distance education curricula, including Competency Based Education (CBE)
  • Proven track record in developing innovative degree programs, certificates, and credentials
  • Experience cultivating partnerships with industry, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
  • Background in creating and managing Continuing Education programs

Application Instructions

Submit all application materials via the given online platform, ensuring the inclusion of contact information for three (3) professional references. Your cover letter must explicitly illustrate how your qualifications and experience relate to the minimal and preferred qualifications for the position. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to the start of employment.

Please send all application inquires to AcademicAffairs@winthrop.edu.

Organization

Ideally situated in the heart of the Carolinas, Winthrop University is a highly ranked public, comprehensive university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that is committed to be among the very best institutions of its kind.  Founded in 1886, Winthrop offers its students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement.  Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the “Winthrop Experience,” including the most recent US News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South.  

Winthrop Mag fall 2017Today more than 5,000 undergraduate and 1,000-plus graduate students are enrolled at Winthrop University.  The University recruits South Carolina’s most able students as well as highly qualified students from beyond the state whose presence adds diversity and enrichment.  Winthrop prides itself on being the institution of choice for groups traditionally under-represented on many college campuses, providing Winthrop faculty with the opportunity to create a teaching legacy that not only changes individual lives, but reshapes whole family trajectories.

Where we are matters, and Winthrop’s presence is significant.  Winthrop University is an active member of York County and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic growth.  With Charlotte  less than 20 minutes away—and 300-plus Fortune 500 Companies in Winthrop’s backyard—formal and informal community partnerships are numerous, threading through school and business networks. While Winthrop students have options about where they conduct their experiential learning, faculty and staff are privileged to select a residence from neighborhoods large, small, or somewhere in-between.  During holiday, Winthrop faculty find themselves a short drive from either the mountains or the beach.

Included in the National Register of Historic Places, Winthrop’s campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings.  The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 16 Division I men's and women's sports. The physical beauty of Winthrop’s campus is a source of great pride, one that reflects the learning community for which it provides a foundation.  

 

Whether in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, or College of Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop University offers only those degree programs that can be delivered at an exemplary level.  High-impact practices such as first-year experiences, common intellectual experiences, undergraduate research, and global learning are embedded throughout the curriculum, encouraging active teaching and learning.  At Winthrop, faculty—not teaching assistants—are the lead facilitators, class sizes are small enough that teachers know their students by name, and faculty research agendas often include student collaborators. 

Quality student life programs supplement the academic, providing opportunities and services to foster student development along cognitive, personal, and interpersonal dimensions.  Students pursuing lifetime wellness can run alongside their faculty at the Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center where members can access a climbing wall, four racquetball courts, a 25-yard pool with 8 lanes, four basketball courts, an 8,000 square foot weight room, 2,000 square feet of cardio space with four additional cardio stations, and two aerobic/activity rooms. 

Inside—and outside—the classroom Winthrop prioritizes a learning environment that produces Winthrop graduates who:

· Think critically and solve problems 

 

· Are personally and socially responsible 

 

· Understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which they live 

 

· Communicate effectively 

 

Faculty and staff who expertly model and teach these competencies are an excellent fit at Winthrop and a critical ingredient in the Winthrop Experience.  We encourage you to review current openings and bookmark our jobs page for future possibilities.

     

 

 

 

 

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Telephone
803-323-2211
Location
701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill
South Carolina
29733
US

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