Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications and mentoring faculty in publishing and grant making; Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience in developing, implementing, and sustaining graduate programs through faculty professional development, mentorship, and collaboration; Commitment to building infrastructure and providing leadership that supports graduate studies, research, and grants and contracts; Experience in consensus building, mentorship, and training; Experience building partnerships with industry, government, NGOs and community-based organizations to support graduate student research, internships, and career pathways as outlined in CSU Forward; Knowledge of research and student-oriented computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology and software; and, Experience in developing and implementing initiatives to meet short- and long-term Presidential priorities. Knowledge of graduate higher education issues and trends, curriculum, accreditation and program evaluation, assessment, and high impact practices at the graduate level; Knowledge of graduate enrollment management practices, including recruitment, admissions, yield strategies, and retention of a diverse and highly qualified student population; Demonstrated leadership in academic support services for historically underserved populations at the graduate level; A strong track record of funded research serving as Principal Investigator, co-PI and through collaboration across disciplines as demonstrated by NIH, NSF, and other funding sources; Skills in consultative decision-making, deliberative listening, change management, and demonstrated strengths in leadership, planning, and evaluation.