Associate Dean Graduate School

Job Posting

JR101618 Associate Dean Graduate School (Open)

Department

Graduate Studies, PM

Position Type

Regular

Open Date

02-02-2026

Close Date

$126,000 - $136,000

Job Description

Bowie State University (BSU), Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College/University and a growing hub of innovation, seeks a visionary and collaborative Associate Dean of the Graduate School to support the advancement of graduate education, research capacity, and academic excellence. This position plays a key role in facilitating the alignment of graduate programs with the University’s strategic goal of achieving Carnegie R2 (High Research Activity) classification, expanding academic offerings and enhancing the graduate student experience. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively across divisions to cultivate a graduate culture grounded in research, innovation, student-centered success, and the enduring mission of Bowie State University to prepare leaders who transform lives.

Responsibilities

• Operational & Institutional Effectiveness
• Assist with the oversight of Graduate School operations, staff supervision, budget
  
  

planning, and compliance with institutional and system-level policies.

• Contribute to the preparation of reports and accreditation materials; ensure accurate data.
  
  

collection for graduate enrollment, completion rates, and research productivity.

• Attend required professional development, Dean’s Institutes, seminars, required Meetings & required events.
• Remain abreast of current digital systems necessary for fulfilling responsibilities of a 21st century Associate Dean.
• Represent the Graduate School on institutional committees and at events in the Dean’s
  
  

absence.

• Coordinate and oversee the Comprehensive Exam process.
• Oversee Post Baccalaureate Certificate and online programs.
  
  

Strategic Leadership & R2 Advancement

• Assist the Dean with implementing initiatives that support BSU’s aspiration to achieve Carnegie R2 status, including increasing research output and doctoral program development.
• Assist the Dean in the implementation of strategic goals and initiatives
  
  

for graduate education.

• Support long-term planning, data analysis, and assessment efforts for continuous
  
  

improvement.

Graduate Program Innovation & Expansion

• Contribute to efforts to assess, revise, and develop graduate and professional programs with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and research-focused degree pathways.
• Assist with efforts to ensure academic quality and compliance with institutional, state, and accrediting body standards.
  
  

Graduate Student Success & Support

• Strengthen support systems for graduate student recruitment, retention, and degree completion, with a focus on serving underrepresented and nontraditional student populations.
• Support initiatives that provide mentoring, career development, and research opportunities for graduate students.
• Oversee the resolution of student academic issues, including petitions, appeals, and progression plans.
• Monitor student progress; GPA thresholds, best practices, and convey corresponding next steps.
• Champion inclusive practices that support the HBCU mission of equity, access, and community uplift.
  
  

Research Engagement & Capacity Building

• Promote graduate student involvement in faculty-led research, externally funded projects, and creative activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and research administrators to expand assistantship, fellowship, and internship opportunities that align with R2 readiness metrics.
• Advocate for graduate-level research resources, infrastructure, and professional development.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration among faculty to enhance research and innovation.
  
  

Faculty Collaboration & Academic Policy

• Provide guidance to graduate program coordinators and faculty on
  
  

curriculum design, assessment, and graduate-level pedagogy.

• Facilitate faculty development around mentoring, research supervision, and scholarly engagement.
• Support the development, update, and enforcement of graduate policies, processes and procedures that ensure academic integrity, rigor, and equitable practices.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration among faculty to enhance research and innovation.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline consistent with the University’s academic programs.
• Tenure in the faculty role.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with departmental, college, and institutional faculty and staff.
• A proven record of active involvement in graduate education and research is preferred.
• Ability to think creatively in resolving problems and propose changes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated dedication to student and faculty services is essential.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Criminal background check and authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

Additional Job Information

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.