| The Graduate School |
The Graduate School at UMBC leads and directs the university’s graduate education enterprise, working with departments, schools, and colleges on the development and administration of graduate education as a critical component in the transmission of new knowledge, research, ideas, and scholarship across the university. UMBC recognizes that success as a leading R1 institution depends upon the ability to prioritize graduate education, research, and well-being as central to the academic mission.
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| Position Overview: |
Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Special Initiatives in The Graduate School serves as a strategic leader focused on enhancing the academic trajectory and overall success of graduate students through comprehensive, data-informed programming and partnership development.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $132,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
- Bridge the critical gap between student admission and degree completion by establishing and sustaining initiatives that support academic excellence, broaden participation, and accelerate progress through key milestones
- Provide training related to academic success and research funding for all graduate students. Coordinate with other units and colleges to limit duplication and complement existing training.
- Create enhanced capacity for proactive student support by leveraging external funding opportunities, fostering cross-unit collaboration, and implementing evidence-based interventions that address systemic barriers to graduate student success.
- Supervise the Pathways, Progressions, and Graduation (PPG) team and improve data analysis infrastructure, to ensure the Graduate School better understands the graduate student journey and can effectively respond to evolving student needs while advancing institutional goals, inclusive excellence, and timely degree completion across all graduate programs.
- Serve as a thought-partner with other units in The Graduate School to enhance strategies for onboarding and orientation, regional recruitment pathways, and professional development.
- Partner with Graduate Program Directors and Colleges to help them consider and implement initiatives to improve retention.
- Assist the Dean with special projects and initiatives.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Master's degree.
- Four years of experience working with graduate student programming and retention efforts.
- Proficiency with Excel and data analysis.
- Experience supervising full-time staff.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Experience working across institutions, particularly institutions within the region.
- Experience obtaining and managing grant funding.
- Experience leading programming designed to build community and academic success for students across with various identities and backgrounds.
- Experience collaborating with academic leaders as well as students from different colleges, institutions, and/or disciplines.
- PhD preferred.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume/CV.
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| Closing Date: |
November 25, 2025 |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
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| Salary: |
Salary: $132,000 to $149,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |