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Dean of the Graduate School at Coastal Carolina University

Employer
Coastal Carolina University
Location
Conway, SC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

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:

Coastal Carolina University seeks a Dean of the Graduate SchoolClick here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CCU_DeanGradSchool_Profile.pdfLocation: Conway, South Carolina 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.

Posting Number:

F00497P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

01/04/2027

Job Open Date:

06/24/2026

Open 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.
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Chris ShadeSenior ConsultantSummit Search Solutions, Inc.440-655-2285cshade@summitsearchsolutions.com

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122079

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.

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