Position Announcement
Dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations
for the position of Dean,
Graduate Studies and Extended Education
Qualifications: Doctorate in a suitable discipline required, at least 8
years' experience as a university faculty member, and a minimum of 5 years'
experience as an academic affairs administrator. Preference given for
experience with graduate student recruitment and retention, familiarity with
multiple formats in graduate education offerings, and experience in distance
education.
Responsibilities: This is a management position that reports directly to
the Associate Provost. It includes the supervision of 7 support staff and
leadership for the Center of International Programs.
Primary responsibilities include:
Provide leadership for graduate education related to
strategic planning, enrollment management, curricular issues, graduate
assistantships and student service issues,
Provide leadership and advocate for faculty in delivering
graduate education offerings in innovative formats including certificate
programs and distance education,
Work with Graduate Coordinators, Chairs, Deans and other
university offices to enhance graduate programs,
Assist the Division of Academic Affairs in meeting the
university's Performance Outcomes and Plan,
Advocate and provide leadership for high quality graduate
education programs and assist in the administration of curricular issues,
Collaborate with faculty and other university offices to enhance the
use of technology and distance education offerings and programs where
appropriate,
Exercise fiscal responsibility within an environment of distributed
leadership,
Actively participate in internal governance by serving as a
member of Deans' and President's Councils, the Council of Graduate
Coordinators, graduate curricular committees, and the Distance Education
Committee.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of interest (indicate which
position) and a description of relevant professional accomplishments, a
current resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
of at least five professional references to:
Employment Manager
c/o Dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Education
201 Carter Drive
West Chester University
West Chester PA 19383
610-436-2800
Applications will be handled confidentially. Review of applications will
begin on January 8, 2002 and will continue until the position is filled. No
faxes or electronic mail applications accepted. The entrance salary is in
the range of $90,000 and is dependent on qualifications and experience, and
includes an excellent fringe benefits package. To be considered as a
finalist, candidates must successfully complete the interview process.
About the University: West Chester University is a public, regional,
comprehensive university and one of fourteen campuses of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education. WCU has an enrollment of 12,000 students
and is supported by 1400 faculty and staff operating under collective
bargaining agreements. The university is located 25 miles west of
Philadelphia, 17 miles north of Wilmington, and strategically located in the
center of the mid-Atlantic corridor between New York City and Washington,
DC, and its major cultural and commercial institutions and recreational
activities.
West Chester University is actively building a culturally diverse academic
community that fosters an inclusive environment and encourages a broad
spectrum of candidates, including women, people of color and people with
disabilities to apply. For more information about the University, see our
web site at
http://www.wcupa.edu.
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