The CGS/NSF Dean-in-Residence Program was created to provide a unique mechanism for ongoing and substantive communications between senior administrators at our universities providing graduate education and the National Science Foundation (NSF), a major funder of graduate support programs. The program is a distinct opportunity for an outstanding graduate dean to bring to the NSF insights, perspectives, and the practical experience of a senior administrator at a research university. In turn, the Dean-in-Residence will share with the graduate dean community, as well as the broader science and engineering community, perspectives on graduate education and the NSF role.

Collaborative networking with program officers and senior administrators across NSF is a central role for the Dean-in-Residence, with the position housed in NSF's Division of Graduate Education under the Directorate for Education and Human Resources. The Dean-in-Residence is expected to contribute significantly to planning for future NSF program activities and initiatives. The Dean-in-Residence will be an active participant in CGS programs and activities and will develop programs to discuss NSF graduate support at CGS forums, including the summer orientation of new deans and annual and regional meetings of deans. This is a 12-month appointment starting September 1, 2013. Every effort will be made to complete the selection process as soon as possible, with the review of applications to begin in February 2013. The dean's current salary will be provided, subject to overall constraints of the program budget. The home institution is expected to continue providing a benefits package during the year in residence. 

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• be a graduate dean or comparable senior administrator from a U.S. campus with substantial doctoral enrollment in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
• hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate research experience or an intellectual focus in a science, mathematics, or engineering discipline or set of disciplines funded by NSF.
• be a leader within the graduate community and an active participant in national or regional programs that improve and provide a service to graduate education. 

Selection Criteria

Candidates must:

• demonstrate extensive experience managing federal research grants, training grants and fellowship programs from multiple federal agencies. 
• demonstrate experience effectively implementing current programs and strategically anticipating needs for graduate program support. 
• demonstrate leadership spanning the spectrum from traditional to contemporary models for graduate education and training. 

Application Procedure

Candidates should submit a CV that reflects relevant experience, a one-page description of achievements in relation to the selection criteria, and a reference list with full contact information, including one reference from a senior university official to whom the candidate reports. Applications will be considered beginning February 1, 2013. Electronic submission of applications is encouraged. 

Send application to:

Cheryl A. Flagg
Council of Graduate Schools
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 230
Washington, DC 20036
email: cflagg@cgs.nche.edu
phone: 202-461-3852
fax: 202-461-3853

The Council of Graduate Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or for any other reason.