Lecturer And Executive Director, Graduate Program In Pastoral Ministries

Position Title:
Lecturer and Executive Director, Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
Lecturer salary ranges from $72,748 to 80,817, based on the number of years of teaching experience, and benefits are competitive. The successful candidate will also receive a summer stipend of $9,400 for administrative duties.
Recognizing the high cost of housing in the local area, the University has established a rental assistance program for qualified faculty. For details, please refer to: https://www.scu.edu/provost/policies-and-procedures/support-for-faculty/housing-assistance/
Purpose:
The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries in the College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University seeks candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries (GPPM) to begin Fall 2024. Candidates with expertise in Pastoral ministry (any area) and/or practical theology (any area) are strongly preferred. The new Executive Director will be appointed to a Renewable Term Lecturer faculty position whose teaching, professional activity and service duties will be 100% covered by the Executive Director duties. The successful candidate will supervise two full-time staff (a department manager and the Director of the Markey Center for Leadership and Ministry), as well as student interns and student employees. The Director is responsible for developing and executing a strategy that ensures the GPPM's academic, budgetary, and programmatic goals are met and that all operations are conducted using best industry practices and in compliance with university policies and practices. The Executive Director reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and works closely with the Vice Provost for Graduate Programs. The Executive Director will also be supported by the GPPM Core Faculty.
Since 1983, the GPPM has prepared lay leaders to enter professional ministries in the Church and society, in furtherance of the University's vision to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion and to cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the GPPM provides a strong theological foundation and pastoral formation for a variety of ministries. Using a variety of pedagogical approaches (in-person, hybrid, online and mixed-mode), the program offers a Master of Arts degree, graduate certificates, diaconal formation and pastoral enrichment workshops, all of which are characterized by an integration of theological reflection and ministerial proficiency. GPPM offers programs in nine West Coast dioceses, serving as a catalyst to develop home-grown lay leaders who will engage in their own communities of faith with the goal of sharing the Good News and building up God's kingdom. With its own Latino/a Ministry emphasis, as well its participation in the Lilly grant initiatives around Latinx theology and ministry, GPPM is uniquely situated to contribute to SCU's goal to become a Hispanic Serving University (HSI) in the coming years. As such, the successful candidate will maintain and build upon GPPM relationships with various diocesan offices, parishes, schools and outreach groups, will infuse a dedication to pastoral formation in all areas of responsibility, and will demonstrate expertise in practical and applied theology as it evolves in the local and global Church settings. The successful candidate must also have the ability to teach in the GPPM, or the department of Religious Studies, as needed. The ability to speak or understand Spanish is helpful.
Whereas the normal faculty renewable term lecturer position duties include teaching/advising (70% or 7 courses), service (15%), and professional activity (15%), the teaching, professional activity and service duties for this position will be reduced to zero to account for the Executive Director duties described below.
Renewable Term Lecturers are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years and then six years are available depending upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Senior lecturer is possible after 9 years of experience. The appointment start date is September 1, 2024 and the appointment will be in the Graduate Program itself. The Executive Director will be evaluated by the dean and the GPPM core faculty annually.
Applicants are invited to visit the University's website (www.scu.edu) for background on Santa Clara's mission, scope of programs and degrees offered, demographic information on the diverse populations we serve, and the integrated strategic plan, which includes as a central priority the goal of advancing contemporary theological studies, education and ministry (www.scu.edu/santaclara2020).
Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.Min. in theology, practical/pastoral theology, or related area required. A candidate with MA or M.Div, with extensive professional/pastoral experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5-7 years administrative experience in progressively responsible positions required. Higher education setting preferred.
• A record of teaching excellence.
• Evidence of dedication to the formation of lay or clerical ministers in a variety of settings.
• Experience or familiarity with various teaching modalities: in-person, online, mixed mode and hybrid.
• Ability to speak articulately for the program to a wide range of internal and external constituents including administrators, faculty, staff, students, diocesan personnel and church officials. Ability to handle difficult situations with a professional and pastoral demeanor.
• Willing to travel to partner dioceses or conferences for recruitment and networking and be available for evening or weekend events.
• Ability to develop reports, extract data, analyze output, and evaluate operations based on results.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and to counsel applicants and students with discretion, creativity, and compassion.
• Must be innovative and able to motivate faculty and staff by modeling emerging pastoral approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while balancing attention to detail, meeting deadlines, handling competing demands.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer platforms and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Willingness to learn and use Workday and SLATE.
• Commitment to the principles of a Jesuit education, the mission and tradition of the GPPM, and the university's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• Ability to speak and/or understand Spanish preferred.

Application Procedure
By January 20, 2024, Applicants should submit:
(1) a cover letter (or equivalent) that includes
(a) the applicant's educational background, qualifications, and relevant experience with respect to the essential duties of the Executive Director (see below);
(b) a description of the applicant's expertise and experience in the area of Pastoral Ministries and/or practical theology;
(c) a statement of ministry and teaching philosophy;
(d) a statement about the applicant's experience or interest in working with people from underrepresented communities and diverse cultures and identities, especially those represented within the GPPM community; and
(e) the applicant's understanding of the mission of Santa Clara as a Jesuit, Catholic university;
(2) a curriculum vitae and copies of unofficial graduate transcripts;
(3) syllabi and teaching evaluations from a representative sample of courses taught; and
(4) contact information for three individuals who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation in support of their application. Applicants should submit all application materials through the University's Workday hiring portal, available through SCU Human Resources' website, https://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/.
Applicants should direct individuals writing letters of recommendation to submit them via email to Prof. Paul Schutz, Search Committee Chair, at pastoralministries@scu.edu. Applicants should alert recommenders to the deadline of January 20, 2024, for all materials, including these letters. Applicants should share with these individuals the search committee's interests regarding letters of recommendation: an honest assessment of the applicant's abilities in the areas of leadership, ministry, and teaching, with reference to their specific accomplishments to date and their potential for growth and productivity in the future. We are interested in the depth of their training in theology and ministry, and how their particular expertise and experience might serve the GPPM. Providing a sense of how the applicant compares to their peers in terms of the usual categories of professional and ministerial performance is very helpful to the search committee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.Academic Excellence and Pastoral Relevance: Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (20%)

• Closely study the emerging trends in Pastoral ministry programs, coupled with the needs evident in parishes and dioceses to help inform curricular planning
• Assemble an academic year course plan that meets the needs of current students to fulfill their program requirements.
• Supervise office manager's creation of courses in Workday each quarter following the academic year plan
• Consult with the GPPM Core Faculty regarding curricular changes or to develop academic programs that address needs identified by ministry or diocesan partners.
• Work with the GPPM Core Faculty on assessment of student learning & assessment of other program goals.
• Review student evaluations for each course & work with the GPPM Core Faculty to develop evaluation and/or feedback for program faculty.

2. Helping Others Discern the Call: Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Financial Aid (15%)

• Manage and build relationships with current and future partners (including diocesan offices) and continually identify new market opportunities/sites.
• Secure new cohorts of students at partner sites and identify potential students at large so as to maintain targeted enrollment levels.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate yield strategy.
• Using SLATE admissions software and working with Registrar's office, Bursar's office and Financial Aid office, direct and execute all admissions processes: evaluation of applications, acceptances, and matriculation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate financial aid strategy and procedures.

3. Student Life: Student-Centered Advising, Enrollment, Services (15%)

• Develop, implement and evaluate New Student Orientation sessions.
• Develop student advising programs to guide student course selection, program requirements, program policy and procedures.
• Develop and ensure accuracy of program advising materials, such as the Bulletin (online or text), degree checklists, and advising documents.
• Monitor degree progress in Workday and ensure Workday records are accurate.
• Develop and implement scheduling processes. This includes initial scheduling and monitoring ongoing enrollment activity.
• Monitor reports on student enrollment, retention and graduation rates.
• Efficiently and accurately manage and execute the academic standing review of students, student graduation petitions, and the degree audit process.
• Develop and publicize social, networking and career- relevant events for students, incorporating alumni/ae and relevant university offices, as needed.

4. Mission-Focused Faculty Recruitment and Onboarding (15%)

• Recruit faculty in accordance with3. University, department and program mission and vision, and University hiring policies and practices.
• Work with the Dean's office to hire faculty (post ads, review applications, ensure contracts are issued.)
• Work with the GPPM Core Faculty to develop evaluation and feedback for program faculty.
• Identify and recruit prospective quarterly faculty with credentials and pastoral experience.
• Onboard and orient new faculty into culture and practices of the program and devise ways to build community among off-campus faculty

5. Leading the Team: Management and Operations (15%)

• Prepare and submit budgets to the dean's office annually. Develop strategy for use of gift funds and endowments to meet program goals.
• On a monthly basis, monitor and provide information on financial standing for all budgets: tuition, faculty salary, staff salary and discretionary budget, financial aid, gifts, and endowments, so as to ensure GPPM meets financial targets.
• Hire, train and supervise department manager and student employees and set performance goals for each and to ensure a welcoming, efficient office culture.
• Supervise and support the Director of the Markey Center for Leadership and Ministry so that the Center can achieve its goals.
• Use Workday for all HR, Finance and Student Records management and SLATE admissions software for recruitment of new students.
• Analyze enrollment trends and current student needs with the goal of providing suitable short- and long-term enrollment targets to University leadership.

6. Spreading the Good News: Marketing & Communications (10%)

• Devise and execute enrollment and marketing plan for prospective students, including direct participation in promotional activities at events, conferences, fairs, info sessions, as well as ensure an online, social media and web presence, from point of contact to matriculation.
• Track and evaluate effectiveness of marketing initiatives and activities
• Oversee, manage and direct all marketing material in collaboration with staff or outside vendors
• Participate in national and local organizations to ascertain market trends, areas of potential growth, forecast future directions.
• Identify and benchmark with competitors and aspirational schools
• Develop and implement strategies for involving alumni/ae and current students in recruitment process.

7. To the Ends of the Earth: External Relations, Events, Fundraising, Alumni outreach (10%)

• Collaborate with the University Alumni office and the College Director of External Relations to engage program alumni/ae.
• Collaborate with the Colleg...