Dean of the Graduate School - Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC)
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Coastal Carolina University seeks a Dean of the Graduate School
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Location: Conway, South Carolina
The Position:
The next Dean of the Graduate School at Coastal Carolina University will be an experienced individual who will provide vision, direction, and leadership to define and build this new academic unit. The Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and serve as a member of the Provost’s leadership team and a strategic partner in shaping graduate education across the institution. The Dean will oversee a team of five (5) including the Associate Dean, Graduate and Special Populations Enrollment Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator/Budget Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and Student Success Coordinator.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by August 17, 2026. Please submit PDF versions of your curriculum vitae and of your letter of interest. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Note: there is flexibility regarding the start date for the position, likely January 2027 or summer 2027.
Chris Shade
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
440-655-2285
cshade@summitsearchsolutions.com
Coastal Carolina University is committed to ensuring that all persons are able to learn, work and enjoy a workplace, educational and living environment that is free from discriminatory harassment, treatment or services.
Coastal Carolina University seeks a Dean of the Graduate School
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CCU_DeanGradSchool_Profile.pdf
Location: Conway, South Carolina
The Position:
The next Dean of the Graduate School at Coastal Carolina University will be an experienced individual who will provide vision, direction, and leadership to define and build this new academic unit. The Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and serve as a member of the Provost’s leadership team and a strategic partner in shaping graduate education across the institution. The Dean will oversee a team of five (5) including the Associate Dean, Graduate and Special Populations Enrollment Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator/Budget Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and Student Success Coordinator.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by August 17, 2026. Please submit PDF versions of your curriculum vitae and of your letter of interest. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Note: there is flexibility regarding the start date for the position, likely January 2027 or summer 2027.
Chris Shade
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
440-655-2285
cshade@summitsearchsolutions.com
Coastal Carolina University is committed to ensuring that all persons are able to learn, work and enjoy a workplace, educational and living environment that is free from discriminatory harassment, treatment or services.
Institution: Coastal Carolina University
This is a full time position
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