Associate Dean, Graduate Division (UCR Campus Recruitment Only)

The Graduate Division at UC Riverside seeks a full-time Associate Dean to serve as a key partner to the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Education. This role is ideal for a faculty leader who is deeply passionate about graduate education, energized by collaboration, and motivated to elevate the graduate experience and outcomes across UCR.

The Associate Dean will work closely with the Vice Provost/Dean, Academic Senate leadership, International Affairs, college deans and associate deans, department chairs, graduate advisors, graduate program staff, faculty, and campus partners to strengthen and sustain graduate programs across all schools and colleges. As a member of the Graduate Division Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Dean will help shape campus-wide strategy, advance shared priorities, and contribute to an agile, data-informed, and student-centered approach to graduate education.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The Base Salary range for this position is $80,800 - $232,100.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and collaboration

* Serve as a close thought partner to the Vice Provost/Dean co-developing priorities, testing ideas, and advancing initiatives that strengthen graduate education, student success, and program excellence.

* Represent Graduate Division in campus committees and working groups as assigned; build productive relationships across colleges and units to accelerate shared goals.

Academic policy, petitions, and complex case management

* Oversee the management of graduate student petitions, appeals, grievances, and academic integrity referrals.

* Support informal conflict resolution and mediation when appropriate, coordinating as needed with VPAR, Title IX, and VCRED on complex cases.

* Provide guidance and leadership in policy implementation, resolution processes, documentation standards, and continuous improvement of protocols.

Graduate student success, mentorship, and admissions consultation

* Provide leadership and supervision of GradSuccess and Academic Preparation and Outreach programs, including retention and mentorship initiatives.

* Increase visibility and engagement with campus partners and senior administration; consult on admissions policy and practices to support access, excellence, and timely degree progress.

Funding, fellowships, and grant development for graduate education

* Support internal fellowship competitions and graduate student funding opportunities; serve as liaison to the Graduate Council's Fellowships and Assistantships Committee.

* Identify, develop, and support the writing and submission of graduate training grants and graduate education program proposals (e.g., NIH/NSF training mechanisms and other extramural or philanthropic opportunities), partnering with faculty, programs, and campus units to strengthen competitiveness and broaden graduate support.

Postdoctoral affairs and professional development

* Serve as Graduate Division liaison for postdoctoral scholars, including programming and services in coordination with the Riverside Postdoctoral Association.

* Advance professional development, mentorship, and retention initiatives aligned with a robust postdoctoral experience and strong academic/career placement outcomes.

Faculty rank of Associate or Full professor.

Experience as a member of the Graduate Council and/or as a Graduate Advisor and/or Department Chair is strongly preferred.

Demonstrate appropriate administrative experience and a proven record of academic, and administrative leadership qualities.

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The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

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