VPAA Leadership Searches

Current Searches

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success

The University of North Dakota will soon launch a nationwide search for its next Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success. The search will be chaired by Soojung Kim, dean of the School of Graduate Studies, with support from executive search firm WittKieffer.

Additional information, including the position profile and search timeline, will be available soon.

Recently Completed Searches

Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Dean

After an national search, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Link has appointed Melissa Gruys as the dean for the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. Gruys will begin her role on January 2, 2027. 

School of Law Dean

After a nationwide search, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North Dakota. The appointment was made by Eric Link, UND provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Crandall will begin his new role on July 1, 2026.

School of Graduate Studies Dean

University of North Dakota Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Link has appointed Soojung Kim as dean of the UND School of Graduate Studies following a national search. Kim assumed the role April 21, 2026. Kim has served as interim dean since 2025, providing steady leadership while advancing key initiatives to support graduate education across the University.