Associate Director For The Continuing Education And Enrichment Programs

Posting Summary

Position Title Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs FLSA Department Institute for Black Catholic Studies Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the position of Associate Director

for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs. This position is responsible for

providing administrative support to the Institute of Black Catholic Studies (IBCS).

Responsibilities

The Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs serves as its

principal administrator. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Institute of Black Catholic Studies (IBCS). S/he works collegially with the Director, the other Associate Directors and Program Coordinators in the general planning and coordination of the IBCS summer sessions.

When the schedule and course rotation permit, the Associate Director may teach a course during the summer session. As the principal administrator of the C&E Programs, s/he is responsible for the following:

Administration and Curriculum

• Provides general administration and management of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs, with particular attention to curriculum consistency;

• Monitors the pastoral/formation needs of Church and community to develop the curriculum of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Program;

• Plans the Continuing Education and Enrichment courses to be offered each session;

• Identifies and recruits Continuing Education and Enrichment faculty to be recommended to the Director for hiring;

• Promotes Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs during the year;

• Provides faculty support for effective instruction;

• Provides the Director with evaluation of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs' faculty;

• Reviews national, regional, and organizational requirements for certification and accreditation;

• Coordinates the organization of student and program files.

Students

• Oversees registration and monitors the academic progress of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Program students;

• Conducts student evaluation process;

The Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs is appointed for a term of one year. The appointment is renewable. Provision must be made so that at no time should the Director and Associate Directors all be new to the Institute. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

The Associate Director of the C&E Programs should hold a terminal degree (D. Min or Ph.D.) in Pastoral Theology or Religious Studies, Religious Education, or a related field, from an accredited University with some demonstration of previous administrative competency in an educational or similar institution. Credentials should be supported by the proper transcripts, curriculum vitae, references and other supporting evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

The Associate Director of the C&E Programs should hold a terminal degree:

• Advanced training in D. Min or Ph.D. in Pastoral Theology or Religious Studies, Religious Education, or a related field, from an accredited University.

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Part-Time (summer sessions)

KSA's

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F118P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 09/27/2023 Application Review Date 09/29/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to https://jobs.xula.edu. Please submit the following materials:

(1) A cover letter emphasizing their qualifications for all the indicated responsibilities of the position, (2) a comprehensive CV, (3) transcript, and (4) contact information for at least three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow (kdbellow@xula.edu). Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Institute For Black Catholic Studies is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute to the growth of our program and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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About Xavier

About Xavier

About Xavier University of Louisiana

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katherine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.