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JOB PURPOSE:
The Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program is responsible for developing, maintaining, and advancing the Doctor of Ministry Program and managing the coordination of master’s level dual degree programs with partnering academic units. The Director in consultation with the Dean and Associate Dean leads program design, budgeting, and planning; supports teaching faculty; recommends adjunct instructors; organizes and guides student cohorts through their enrollment; and serves as School of Divinity liaison with partnering academic units. With the support of relevant Divinity staff (e.g., the Admissions and Recruitment coordinator and Finance Manager), the Director develops and designs these degree programs’ marketing and recruitment efforts. The Director also conducts D.Min. and dual degrees’ program assessment ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Dean, Associate Dean, and works in collaboration with the D. Min. and MDiv. Faculty Committees
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Director serves as a career placement counselor and institutional liaison to congregations and social organizations. The Director should be committed to and embrace the mission, identity, and vision of Howard School of Divinity.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supervise the D. Min. program and dual degree programs, maintaining their size and structure following the school’s strategic plan and vision.
- Foster and guide the cultivation and quality control of each of the D. Min. tracks and dual degrees, and under the consultation of the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, D. Min. Chair, and M.Div. Chair, assists in developing appropriate curriculum delivery strategies and recruiting adjunct faculty to teach.
- Support and encourage faculty mentors in their ongoing work with their D. Min. and dual-degree cohorts
- Assist with student recruitment and consult with the Admissions, Retention, and Recruitment Coordinator concerning the application and admission process consistent with the School of Divinity’s enrollment policies and standards
- Manage and coordinate the logistics of each D. Min. track and dual-degree programs
- Monitor student progress and provide assessment recommendations, on behalf of the D.Min. Committee and M.Div Committee, to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Director of Student Affairs, on the merits of granting the D. Min. degree or dual degree as participants complete the programs.
- Develop partnerships and relationships with other D.Min. program directors and representative staff in dual degree partnering units of the University.
- Assist academic records coordinator in maintaining accurate records on each D.Min. student and dual degree student
- Develop and manage the budget of the D.Min. program and submit financial reports and requests to the Dean and Finance Manager.
- Improve the D. Min. and dual degree programs continuously through curriculum development discussions with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, D.Min Committee, M.Div. Committee, Director of Student Affairs, and through interactions between D. Min. students and the broader HUSD community.
- Conducts D. Min. program assessment ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- A terminal degree in a theological discipline and at minimum a D.Min. degree from a research university affiliated and ATS-accredited academic program.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of theological education, including its role in professional development.
- Significant experience in theological education and/or congregational leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively and as a member of a team.
- Competency with budget and fiscal management.
- Ability to learn and embrace new technologies for teaching online with demonstrable ease.
- Capacity to manage the administration of the Doctor of Ministry and dual degree programs
- Recruit, advise and mentor students
- Teach practical ministry courses occasionally in the doctoral program.
- Schedule courses and arrange teachers for those courses
- Organize and assist the team of faculty and dissertation advisors
- Resource and research for life-long pastoral ministry development
Core Values
- The ability to demonstrate and model cross-cultural and ecumenical competence
- A commitment to integrating social science and other perspectives from pastoral theology into the teaching and core areas of the program
- The preference for collaborative and cooperative leadership style to work with both colleagues and participants in the program
Competencies
- Demonstrated pastoral creativity and enthusiasm to help participants envision new possibilities in their ministry
- Proven administrative and management skills in an integrated team
- Strong personal organizational skills demonstrated through effective planning and scheduling
Personal Characteristics
- Orientation to and background of servant leadership
- Passion for HUSD mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others
- Ability to serve as an advocate and exemplar for the vision, values, and mission of HUSD
- Demonstrated strong relational skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum working experience of at least five years of demonstrated effectiveness in a ministry context.
- Minimum degree requirements consist of a Doctor of Ministry degree. Candidates with PhDs with practical ministry experience will also be considered
- Expertise in coordinating and administering complex systems. Proven skills in research competencies and the development of a thesis
- Experience developing/leading/monitoring Black and multicultural communities and collegial leadership style. Demonstrated experience in the publication of ministry-related material through various formats
- Certification(s): ordination to ministry
- Member in/Experience with pastoral contexts, institutional ministry, or other learning contexts. Familiarity with research mechanics in preparation to lead participants in developing their theses.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Expected Pay Range: $63,636 - $70,000