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Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Ashland, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 6466
Job Description:
The Assistant Dean of the Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) serves at the intersection of faculty, including adjuncts, administration, and students. Due to this location, the Assistant Dean must work in harmony with the ATS Executive Dean in fulfilling the vision and mission of the Seminary; maintain a mentoring and collegial relationship with faculty for their personal and professional development; service the academic needs of students; and provide direction in developing, expanding, revising, improving, and ensuring the successful operation of multiple functional areas.
The Assistant Dean supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the Seminary by discharging responsibilities in one or more areas as defined by the Executive Dean. The person in this role is expected to represent the Seminary, including in place of the Executive Dean when needed, and engage in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices. The successful candidate should demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the Brethren Church heritage, as well as the ability to expand the engagement of the Seminary with the Brethren Church.
The Assistant Dean supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the Seminary by discharging responsibilities in one or more areas as defined by the Executive Dean. The person in this role is expected to represent the Seminary, including in place of the Executive Dean when needed, and engage in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices. The successful candidate should demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the Brethren Church heritage, as well as the ability to expand the engagement of the Seminary with the Brethren Church.
- Academic programs and curriculum
- New academic programs and program revisions
- Collaboration and cross-unit and cross-college programs
- International programs
- Course offerings, course and program enrollments; course scheduling
- Academic standards, program review, and accreditation matters
- Student Affairs and Success
- Oversight of student progress, retention, and graduation
- Oversight of student advising, academic assistance, and career planning
- Student discipline issues
- Faculty Affairs
- Recruitment, orientation, development and mentoring
- Assistance with grants submission
- Teaching assignments and evaluation of instruction
- Faculty productivity assessment
- Faculty awards and recognition programs
- Research-related activities
- Research infrastructure and support
- Research collaboration across units
- Leadership
- Oversight of academically focused positions
- Student Success Coach
- Instructional Designer
- ATS Registrar
- Library Services
- Assistant Director of Student Programming
- Associate Director of Grants
- Assistant Director of Advanced Degrees
- Academic Coordinator
- Program Directors
- CMHC Program
- Black Church Studies Program
- Chaplaincy Program
- GMC Program
- Administrative
- Collaboration with Executive Dean
- Building relational pipelines for ATS
- Alumni development
- Community Relations
- Marketing
- Advancement, Development, and Donor Relations
- Church relations
- Brethren Church
- Anabaptist denominations and groups
- Oversight of academically focused positions
- Special projects and other duties as assigned by Executive Dean
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree is required
- Three (3) years experience in a leadership position that includes oversight of multiple departments/functions, community relations, personnel management, budget management, strategic planning, effective problem-solving, project management, and ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities
- Experience managing personnel, especially personnel in multiple units, which includes defining and evaluating employee performance and addressing personnel conflict
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, electronic, and written
- Skill and experience collecting, analyzing and using data to inform decisions
- Demonstrated skill working with a diverse population
- Ability to communicate clearly to multiple diverse groups to include administration, stakeholders, employees, and students
- Willingness to collaborate with churches and church leadership
- Pastoral and/or church administrative experience
Applicant Portal URL: 6466
About Ashland University
Ashland University, ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2017, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University places great emphasis on the importance of each individual. The phrase “Accent on the Individual” has been our motto for many years and, hopefully, characterizes well the nature and content of the campus environment. It means that our concern for the student extends beyond ensuring a quality education in the classroom and laboratory to include a commitment to provide a stimulating and supportive environment in every respect.Translating the ideas of our Mission Statement into the realities of everyday life is the responsibility of each Ashland University employee. These ideas must be evidenced daily in the classroom, residence halls, each teaching site, on the playing fields and in our interaction with others. It should be the goal of each Ashland University employee to ensure that our Mission Statement is not merely words on paper but a true reflection of who and what we actually are and intend to be in the future.
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