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Form of workGraduate Program Director - Curriculum and Instruction
Join our team of servant leaders and make a difference in people's lives! Founded in 1894 by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private, coeducational institution of higher learning. The main campus is located in Seward, (population 7,000). If you thrive in a community driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University and Seward's classic small town community feel with access to the state's capital, just 30 minutes away. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska please visit www.cune.edu.
Position Purpose:
The person in this position is responsible for leadership of the MEd Educational Administration program, including curriculum, faculty excellence, marketing and recruitment, admissions, student services, program assessment and accreditation. The director needs to have an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with the competitive desire to move the program forward with new ideas to create more differentiation in the Adult Undergraduate and Graduate markets. Concordia expects Program Directors fully to espouse and model for a Christ-centered education delivered in an academically rigorous, highly relational environment. In addition, this position is PART TIME.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Develops a creative, practical and holistic vision for the program and executes initiatives to align with that vision. Serves as the advocate for the program on all matters relating to Graduate Program operations within and outside of the university. Initiates and executes ideas for a culture of excellence, supportive community, and an impactful student experience.
- Curriculum: Designs, implements, assesses and oversees rigorous curriculum in the MEd Educational Administration program that address the standards and policies of CUNE, the LCMS, learned societies and state, regional and national accrediting agencies. The director works closely with the Dean of the MEd Educational Administration program to schedule courses.
- Faculty: Curate, hire, mentor and evaluate instructors for the program. Cultivate new ideas for increasing the quality of the online learning experience.
- Marketing: Partner with the Marketing Department to identify appropriate target markets, create messaging for to increase brand and program awareness, and ensure currency of all advertising collateral for the program
- Enrollment: Partner with Enrollment and Student Services to recruit, retain, and support students throughout the program that would include, but not be limited to nurturing prospective students through the application process, overseeing new-student orientation, and ensuring a supportive learning environment.
- Program Quality and Assessment: Complete the necessary procedures for program assessment and accreditation through data analysis, seeking input from internal and external stakeholders, and decision-making for program improvement.
- Scholarship and Professional Growth: Grow professionally through ongoing personal reading, research, and/or attendance at national, local, synodical and learned society meetings.
- Finance: Assist with the creation of the program's annual budget and manage, coordinate, and approve expenditure of program funds.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in discipline or a discipline relevant to the program's curriculum from a regionally-accredited institution. Proven interest and demonstrated ability in accelerated, online adult education. At least five years of experience in the field. Teacher or School Adminstrator Certificate. Higher Education instruction experience.
Additional skills/abilities:
- Ability to work accurately and effectively with computer databases, the internet, commonly-used computer software, and course management systems.
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working and learning environment.
- Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with university personnel.
- Strong leadership skills, interpersonal proficiency and the ability to mentor professionals effectively.
- Commitment to innovative, student-focused program delivery that explores, assesses and looks for ways to improve learning outcomes.
- Proficient in online curriculum development and delivery.
- Dedicated to advancing adult education.
- May involve travel and some night-time hours.
When applying, please attach:
- a letter of intent,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a statement of educational philosophy – related to online education,
- copies of all academic transcripts (originals will be required upon hire)
- three references
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until position is filled.
