Company:
PILLAR COLLEGE INC
Location: Newark
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the College is responsible for all matters pertaining to the academic program of the institution. S/he shall:
- Partner with the President on strategic issues of college
- Serve on the President’s Cabinet and Leadership Team
- Implement the educational philosophy consistent with Pillar College’s mission, statement of faith, and ethos
- With the president, oversee the quality of the institution for maintaining accreditation and giving leadership to the self-study process for accreditation renewal
- Develop and oversee academic policies, program, and curricula
- Envision, strategize, and prepare curriculum modifications and additions, including substantive changes for regulatory bodies
- Demonstrate breadth of executive and entrepreneurial leadership for assisting all departments of the college in organizational health and development
- Recruit, nominate, supervise and develop faculty, and represent the faculty to Pillar leadership
- Represent academic needs and academic progress of students to the Pillar leadership
- Oversee leaders of the academic departments and of student retention and student life
- Other responsibilities as defined by the President.
WORK PERFORMED:
Leadership :
- Share with other college executives in the planning and executing of growth strategies, including vision and promotion of the college’s programs
- Communicate through writing and speaking to internal and external communities the values, mission, and vision of the college
- Seek to augment financial resources in support of the academic programs of the college
- Serve on President’s Cabinet and the Leadership Team, representing the academic mission of Pillar College
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in higher education and the Christian Church
- Maintain regular visibility at the branch campus(es) and instructional site(s)
Administrative:
- Report through the President to the Board of Trustees regarding the academic program.
- Represent Pillar College to the accrediting agencies and NJ Commission on Higher Education including all necessary reports and updates
- Chair the faculty, curriculum and academic affairs committees, or delegate leadership
- Chair committee on tenure, promotion, and sabbaticals for faculty, or delegate leadership
- Oversee planning for Convocation and Commencement ceremonies
- Ensure appropriate learning resources (people, informational and materials) in compliance with accrediting standards
- Contribute significantly to the strategic planning process of the college
- Contribute significantly to the corporate budget process as well as develop and monitor budgets of academic departments
- Prepare agendas and participate on the Academic Committee of the Board of Trustees
- Ensure adequate academic information technology hardware and software
- Oversee all academic administrative personnel as specified by Pillar’s organizational chart
Academic:
- Implement and maintain Pillar’s educational philosophy as applied to academic policy, programs, curricula, and external educational standards
- Ensure ongoing assessment, evaluation, and revision of learning outcomes, curricula, course syllabi, and policies, in compliance with the academic criteria of State and accrediting standards
- Develop and submit appropriate proposals for new programs, majors, and degrees to appropriate educational bodies
- Coordinate integration and cooperation between Pillar’s academic departments
- Support and enhance the area of academic advising.
Faculty:
- Recruit and nominate to the President all full-time faculty candidates
- Work with department heads to recruit and hire all adjunct faculty
- Supervise and facilitate orientation, training, assessment, and development of all faculty
- Assign courses and generate contracts for faculty each academic term in consultation with the registrar
- Chair faculty meetings and retreats and provide overall leadership and encouragement to faculty.
- Coordinate development of program revisions, of approval of graduates, and of the overall evaluation of academic programs.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Five years or more of successful administration, supervision, and senior leadership in higher education or in organizations requiring comparable skills and background
- Effective entrepreneurial leadership in an academic environment or comparable educational industry
- Evidence of integration of Christian faith in academics, ministry and service values and practice
- Proven post-secondary teaching experience
- Experience with budget management, accreditation processes, and publications preferred
Education:
- Earned academic terminal degree (Ed.D or Ph.D. preferred) from an accredited institution
- Additional graduate and/or undergraduate degrees in supporting, related disciplines preferred (e.g., ministry, biblical studies, Christian education, education, humanities) preferred
Christian Life:
- Commitment to biblical truth, including a Christ-centered curriculum, with appreciation of Wesleyan evangelical theology and diverse Christian backgrounds and traditions
- Vibrant Christian walk, characterized by mature relationships with others, consistent devotional life, and active involvement in ministry
- Membership and active participation in a local church that is compatible with Pillar College’s statement of faith.
Skills/Characteristics:
- Heart for Pillar’s Mission statement
- Articulate in written and oral communications.
- Effective leadership and team building skills.
- Creative and courageous in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Initiates ideas and delegates responsibility appropriately.
- Maintains high expectations and positive collegial relationships.
- High level of critical thinking
Outstanding EQI (emotional intelligence) combined with relational ease with individuals of varying backgrounds
- Great appreciation for multi-cultural community and mission to the under-served
- Comfortable in urban and suburban environments
- Able to self-organize, manage stress, and adapt to change.
- Provides effective individualized professional counsel to immediate team members.
- Proficient in MS Office or comparable software.
Working Conditions:
- Pleasant, professional environment.
- Executive Assistant provided.
- Private office.
- Regular interaction with staff, faculty, and students.
Physical Demands:
- Some travel and entertaining in the region. Evening hours and weekend tasks required.
Job Type: Full-time
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