Dean of Graduate & Online Programs

Geneva College invites applications for a part-time position as the Dean of Graduate & Online Programs. This position begins January 2027. Review of applications will commence in mid-August, and the position will remain open until filled.

Following is a complete job description with required skills, abilities, education, and experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit the following information for consideration.

Application Process: 

Application materials are required to include the following items below. Any application that does not include these items, may not be considered.

1. A Vita/CV
2. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed)

Summary of Responsibilities: This position is envisioned as a half-time administrative role as the Dean of Graduate & Online Programs that can be combined with any current or new faculty position to create a full-time position. This individual will report directly to the Provost with secondary reporting responsibilities to the Department Chair of their discipline. The candidate will have oversight of current and future graduate and online programs, providing significant administrative support for the Graduate Counseling program in particular. The instructional load will be assigned by the Department Chair of the candidate’s discipline. 

Essential Responsibilities: (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Academic Leadership – Selected candidates will be expected to:
   1. Supervise the directors of the graduate programs and the director of online programs.
   2. Serve on the Academic Strategic Planning Committee and the Graduate and Adult Program Committee.
   3. Oversee the budgets for graduate and online programs.
   4. Understand program-level accreditation (e.g. CACREP) and work with directors to maintain quality programs that meet accreditation standards.
   5. Provide leadership to the exploration, evaluation and implementation of new adult and online programs.
   6. Collaborate with the Director of Graduate and Online Enrollment to develop external relationships with colleges, businesses, and alumni to advance Geneva programs.
   7. Oversee academic policies, procedures and systems for graduate and online programs. (e.g. Graduate Handbooks)
   8. Oversee the College Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct: 

1. Geneva Mission Statement: Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
2. Vision Statement: Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
3. Core Values:
   1. Serve with grace. 
   2. Pursue Godly wisdom. 
   3. Foster academic strength.
   4. Engage culture faithfully. 
   5. Inspire vibrant hospitality. 
   6. Honor one another. 
4. Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee. 

Job Requirements - Administrative: 

1. General: Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. 
2. Physical: Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
3. Confidentiality: Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.
4. Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems. 

Qualifications:

1. Minimum: 
   1. Education/Certification: Candidate must have obtained a doctorate from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent.
   2. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of higher education experience. Experience serving on academic or institutional committees and contributing to strategic planning processes.
   3. Skill/Abilities: Ability to interpret, implement, and oversee academic policies, procedures, and institutional handbooks, Basic understanding of higher education program-level accreditation processes and standards (e.g., CACREP) to ensure compliance and program quality, Ability to research, explore, and evaluate the feasibility of new adult, graduate, and online program implementation, Demonstrated capacity to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make sound judgments, and solve complex problems.
   4. Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work. 
2. Preferred: 
   1. Education/Certification: a doctorate, with specific coursework in a field related to a current Geneva graduate program.
   2. Experience: Previous experience in academic administration.
   3. Skill/Abilities: Proven ability to supervise, evaluate, and support academic directors or professional staff, Demonstrated competence in developing, overseeing, and allocating multi-program or departmental budgets, Familiarity with institutional research compliance and the ability to oversee Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.