Penn State Intercom......March 14, 2002

The Graduate School
seeks assistant dean

The Graduate School is seeking candidates for the position of assistant dean.

The assistant dean reports directly to the senior associate dean of The Graduate School and is responsible for all Graduate School programming directly related to graduate students, including enrichment and professional development activities.

Specific responsibilities include:

* Serve as Graduate School representative on University-wide committees and committees of Graduate Council.

* Manage graduate student concerns and grievances; analyze student issues and conflicts, and advise students, faculty and administrators.

* Serve as liaison to the Graduate Student Association and other graduate student organizations.

* Review and analyze Graduate Council policies.

* Prepare written communications and public presentations for the dean's office.

* Represent the Office of the Dean of The Graduate School on select academic and administrative committees and in meetings with faculty leaders, deans, executives and others.

* Evaluate trends in graduate education and assist with strategic planning for The Graduate School.

The successful candidate should have a track record of experience in and commitment to graduate education, excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead effectively. A doctorate is required.

Applicants should send a cover letter indicating their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae and names and contact information (mailing address, daytime telephone and e-mail address) of three individuals for professional references to: Regina Vasilatos-Younken, senior associate dean of The Graduate School, 114 Kern Graduate Building, University Park, PA 16802.

Applications will be accepted beginning March 15 and continuing until a qualified applicant is hired.

Review of applications will begin April 1. Starting date for the position is July 1.

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