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Job Title: Dean, Graduate Studies & Research Position Class Type: Regular Position Type: Staff Other Position Information -------------------------
About Kettering University -------------------------
Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
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Full-time If Part Time: hours per week
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Preferred Qualifications ----------------------
• At least 3 years of administrative experience in higher education and/or research administration • A record of developing new graduate programs and/or expanding existing programs • Significant leadership experience in research and grant administration at the department level and/or higher • Experience in working with industry partners • Experience recruiting international graduate students
Job Specific Required Qualifications -----------------------------------
• An earned doctorate in an engineering or science field or equivalent terminal degree • A proven track-record of research and teaching commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the Universitys departments • Effective leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills • Significant experience working with graduate students and promoting graduate education • Knowledge of funding sources and regulatory issues related to grant funding • A proven track-record in obtaining substantial external funding to support research • Successful experience in budget management and in planning
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Posting Number: SP00476 Posting Date: 02272026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants ---------------------------------
Submit 1 letter of interest fully describing qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications 2 detailed CV 3 the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references who may be contacted
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40 Duties Develop and grow graduate programs on-campus, online, and BSMasters pathways Work with the department heads and faculty on the strategic expansion of on-campus graduate education Develop a comprehensive recruiting plan for on-campus graduate education Develop external sources of support for graduate students and programs
30 Duties Manage development and execution of faculty research programs and compliance both federal and applied company sponsored Develop and grow external funding opportunities Work with governmental agencies, foundations, and private sector companies to identify and develop funding opportunities Coordinate and support institutional initiatives relating to technology transfer and intellectual property issues Work with community leaders to identify opportunities to enhance research and development in Flint and the region
15 Duties Provide leadership for research and on-campus graduate programs Develop a strategic agenda for research and graduate programs In collaboration with the department heads, faculty, and staff provide institutional leadership in the areas of research and graduate education Develop and manage professional development programs and translate them into degree-seeking programs
15 Duties Provide administrative supervision for the offices of sponsored research and graduate studies Provide daily supervision of the employees for the offices of sponsored research and graduate studies Provide budget oversight Develop and implement policies and processes across research and graduate programs Provide compliance oversight
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