Idaho State University (ISU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Graduate School. The Dean of the Graduate School is responsible for providing overall administrative leadership to the University’s graduate academic programs. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is a member of the Academic Deans Council and provides academic leadership and executive management of the Graduate School. The next Dean will build upon a strong foundation of forward-looking programs, a talented and resourceful staff, and an engaged graduate council, while working with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and administrators across the university.
Professional qualifications for the position include but are not limited to: a terminal degree in one’s field, knowledge of current trends, challenges, and demands as they may relate to graduate education and scholarly activity at ISU, demonstrated success and commitment to enrollment growth through implementation of effective initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and achievement. Significant experience working directly with graduate students, and an understanding of the unique needs involved in supporting graduate students, as well as the support needed for graduate program faculty and departments is required.
The Graduate School at Idaho State University has been advancing graduate education since 1954, fostering an environment where scholarship, research, and creative work flourish. With more than 100 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and accelerated programs, ISU offers a wide range of opportunities across disciplines, including health sciences, engineering, education, business, the arts, and humanities. Of ISU’s nearly 13,000 students, over 2,200 are enrolled in postgraduate programs. Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified R2 high spending, doctorate-granting research university, offering academic opportunities in more than 250 programs across seven colleges. ISU is the state’s designated lead institution in health professions, medical education, and biomedical research.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found above.
Review of applications for the Dean of the Graduate School will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by October 24, 2025, and must include:
Idaho State University is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here: Idaho State University Dean of the Graduate School
Please direct nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding the application process to: ISUGradDean@agbsearch.com
Andrew Bowen
Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
(802) 345-1279
Dawn Overstreet, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
dawn.overstreet@agbsearch.com
(617) 817-6466
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. ISU follows Executive Order 11246 Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please call Disability Services at (208) 282-3599 or email disabilityservices@isu.edu.
