Graduate School Dean
だいがくいんけんきゅうかちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Technical College and University Faculty
Summary
The Graduate School Dean oversees education, research, and operations in the university's graduate school, leading the development and quality improvement of the graduate program as a managerial position.
Description
The Graduate School Dean oversees the educational and research activities of the graduate school (graduate program), handling overall operational management such as curriculum development, research strategy formulation, budget preparation and execution, personnel transfers, and more. They lead decision-making in faculty meetings and internal committees, secure external funding, promote industry-academia collaboration, and advance international cooperation. Coordination with diverse faculty and graduate students is required to ensure governance and quality improvement of the graduate program.
Future Outlook
Amid strengthening university governance and enhancing international competitiveness, expectations for the management abilities and strategic leadership of graduate school deans are increasing, with the importance of the role on the rise.
Personality Traits
Able to make fair and impartial judgments / Good coordination skills / Leadership qualities / Strategic thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Campus-based / Event Response / External Collaboration / Full-time / Meeting-focused
Career Path
Assistant Professor → Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Graduate Program Dean
Required Skills
Budget Management / Curriculum Development / Education Evaluation / Graduate Program Operations Planning / Personnel and Organization Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Facilitation / Legal Compliance / Project Management / Strategic Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important for accurate enforcement of regulations and management of contracts, etc. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to take initiative to lead graduate program operations. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for planning educational and research plans and budget allocations. |
| Problem Solving | Coordination is required to resolve issues in education and research. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is necessary for coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree
Aliases
- Graduate Program Dean
- Graduate School Dean
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- Associate Professor
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