Associate Director of Seminary Doctoral Programs

George Fox University introduces a new half-time associate director position with the seminary doctoral team. This is not a remote position.

About the Job:

The Associate Director of Seminary Doctoral Programs provides the opportunity to work with an amazing, Christ-centered team dedicated to investing in people who are making a difference in the world. The Seminary Doctoral Program develops confident, Christian leaders skilled in addressing ministry challenges. This associate director position works with the program director in an annual cycle of assessing applicant admissions portfolios and conducting interviews, supporting student success, facilitating doctoral summative project committee evaluations, overseeing in-person intensives in domestic and international locations, and monitoring weekly cohort zoom sessions.

Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Screening applicants, provides MDiv equivalency evaluations, conducts admission interviews, and makes admission decisions on roughly 60 candidates per year. 25%
• Overseeing DMin face to face intensives in domestic and international locations (individually or jointly with other DMIN team members). 15%
• Supporting struggling students. This includes serving as dissertation and doctoral project advisor/instructor for students seeking to re-enter after Leave of Absence or after falling behind in their program course sequence. 25%
• Facilitating Project Portfolio or Dissertation committee evaluations. 15%
• Working with the Doctoral Team on innovation initiatives. 10%
• Monitoring weekly cohort zoom sessions. 10%
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Day in the Life of This Position:

A day in the life of this position involves significant time in collaborative administrative meetings with the doctoral team or the director, for planning and executing elements of the doctoral programs. Much time is also devoted to correspondence by email or zoom with students, applicants, and faculty/advisors. All of this is for problem-solving and decision making in the administrative and academic aspects of recruiting, supporting, and retaining quality students in our seminary doctoral programs.

We're Looking for Candidates Who Have:

• A Doctoral Degree in a ministry-related, theologically informed field.
• Detailed knowledge of doctoral program expectations, admission requirements, and ATS standards.
• Flexibility and pastoral skills to work with struggling students for retention in the program.
• Flexibility and pastoral skills to work with struggling students for retention in the program.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Pastoral ministry or high level leadership role within a Christian organizational context.
• 3 years of experience teaching in seminary or Christian higher education.

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

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