Associate Dean, Temporary

POSITION CODE: 7440

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Graduate School of Theology

POSITION: Temporary, Part-time, Approximately 25 Hour Per Week

Short-term, anticipated two (2) months

SALARY RANGE: $41.25 Per Hour

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: December 18, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately

Definition of Classification:

The Associate Dean aids the Dean in the academic administration of the degree and certificate programs of the Graduate School of Theology (GST). This includes the daily management of the Advanced Pastoral Studies Program (DMin, Diploma in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Research), the Program in Christian Spirituality (Diploma and Certificate), the MDiv degree, and the MATS degree, and other certificates managed directly by the GST (currently, Certificates in Theological Studies and Trauma and Spiritual Care).

Reporting to the Dean of School of Theology, this position aided by the Dean’s Office Coordinator, offers daily academic support to students in all programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists students with registration, degree requirements, and transcript questions; directs the dean’s Office Coordinator in the execution of relevant university procedures, including forms.
• Liaises with the university Registrar and execute powers of registration delegated by the Registrar.
• Responsible for coordination with the university Registrar and the Graduate Theological Union Registrar in course planning; uses, helps support, and prepares the Office Coordinator to help faculty use Curriculog.
• Collaborates and assists the Dean in training and development of faculty advisors.
• Collaborates with the dean to train and support all adjunct faculty (and supervisors and group leaders in the Program in Christian Spirituality); oversees the contract process and supervises the Office Coordinator in execution of relevant university policies and procedures.
• Coordinates, in consultation with the Dean and other school leadership appointed, a roster of courses that satisfies the needs of academic degree programs and ordination requirements in the PCUSA and other denominations as appropriate, in most cases a multi-year roster.
• Responsible for the transcript audits annually, in consultation with the Dean and the Registrar, to determine those eligible for graduation.
• Monitors student performance with faculty advisors, identify cases of academic probation, consults with students, faculty advisors, and the Dean to redress issues of student performance.
• Monitors all dimensions of student experience, including academic performance, spiritual formation, and community life both on campus and online; and helps coordinate appropriate responses to student needs with the Dean, the co-Chaplains, the faculty, the Student Association Council, and the student housing liaison, as circumstances may require.
• Collaborate with the Dean in the everyday management of the DMin program, sharing responsibilities previously held by the Director of Advanced Pastoral Studies (a position that was eliminated)
• Supports the Dean’s development of strategic initiatives, such as joint degree programs, faculty appointments shared across academic units of the university, study abroad opportunities, church and alumni relations, and enrollment growth; and advises the Dean on the integration of initiatives into the daily administration of academic programs and their impact on student experience.
• Collaborates with the Dean and Office Coordinator in the annual editing and revision of the academic catalogue, Student Handbook, and other program handbooks
• Oversees assigned budget requiring coordination of assigned categorical, general funds, and school resources.
• Leads GST retention efforts, including formulation and revision of policy, and participates as the GST representative in the University’s wider retention efforts, participates in relative committees and working groups.
• Assists the Dean in developing and implementing ongoing, routine learning assessment procedures.
• Participates in routine, ongoing Strategic Directions planning and execution.
• Responsible for the administrative and leadership functions to coordinate GTU and UR Academic Calendars.
• Supports the promotion of DEI at the GST and liaise with the University’s Director of Equity and Title IX and the Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
• Assists the GST Dean in other tasks as need arises.
• Supervise, plan, direct, and assign work of assigned staff; make hiring and disciplinary decisions; provide feedback on performance and approve timesheets.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Master's degree.
• Five years of related experience in higher education, student and leadership development, or experiential learning or comparable professional experience.
• One year of experience in management in higher education management, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education landscape and campus operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to the diversity of students, faculty and staff, and to advancing an inclusive diverse climate that stimulates excellence.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of current principles, practices, and trends in higher education.
• Knowledge of applicable, federal, and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to apply legal and policy standards.
• Ability to facilitate cooperation through discussion and consensus-building.
• Excellent oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/projects and maintaining records.
• Effective supervisory, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direction. 
• Computer literacy and proficiency on Microsoft Office and various data compilation programs such as Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism, sensitivity, and neutrality.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment when making decisions and recommendations.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work outside normal business hours which may include evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

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