Academic Director

Academic Director

TN - Lakeland, TN 33801

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Master's Degree Travel Percentage None Category Education

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Academic Director reports directly to the Associate Director, SEU Network and works closely with the university's enrollment/student affairs personnel at the campus location as well as the Campus Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of all academic operations. The position requires living within driving distance of the church-based campus. Applicants must also be members or be willing to become members of the site-hosting church.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Associate Director, SEU Network

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Includes, but is not limited to the following:

Strategy, Culture, & Processes – In collaboration with the Dean & Chief Operations Officer and church leadership, develops and implements long-range, academic plans for the campus. Nurtures an academic culture at the campus to ensure a healthy learning environment. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures to ensure the successful implementation of the academic plan.

Personnel Management – Provides direct supervision for all academic Southeastern University personnel at the campus location, including full-time, part-time, and student worker employees. Implements staff feedback and development processes.

Church & Community Relationships – Serves as the primary liaison between the university and the site-hosting church on academic matters. Attends church planning, ministry, and social events, where appropriate. Monitors the student practicum program to ensure alignment with SEU curriculum and culture. Develops and maintains relationships with community leaders and serves as a voice for the university.

Academic Programs Oversight – Provides timely responses and initiates input regarding the academic programs, support systems, and other academic resources for the campus. Utilizing the University academic calendar, ensures the planning and execution of the annual campus calendar.

Faculty Oversight & Development – Develops a local adjunct faculty population for face-to-face instruction. Connects faculty with university resources. Directs the ongoing evaluation and development of campus faculty, utilizing resources from the university. Initiates review of applicant's documentation and performs preliminary interview. In collaboration with the Academic Affairs Office, collects and transmits application documentation, transcripts, and curriculum vitae on behalf of the university.

Curriculum Management – In coordination with the Dean and Academic Affairs teams, implements processes related to efficient course scheduling. Ensures the existence of controls to maintain the quality and comparability of curriculum. Ensures face-to-face instruction is properly scheduled, hosted, and evaluated.

Student Development Support – In collaboration with the Dean and Academic Affairs teams, ensures students are properly supported in the areas of course registration, academic advising, financial aid, and general student development services. In collaboration with the campus and the university's enrollment/student affairs personnel, identifies and supports social, emotional, and spiritual growth opportunities for students.

Training & Communication – Hosts local training opportunities for campus personnel, faculty, and students. Ensures ongoing communication with faculty, staff, and students. Serves as the first level in the grievance process for all constituents. Ensures timely responses throughout all university processes.

Enrollment Management – Assists Enrollment Management in the recruitment of students, as requested.

Marketing and Recruitment – Supports the promotion of the local regional campus program in collaboration with University admissions and marketing teams. Ensures ongoing compliance with University marketing guidelines and policies.

Practicum Program – Ensures the development and maintenance of a practicum program according to SEU standards. In collaboration with the church and university enrollment/student affairs personnel, identifies ministry supervisors or mentors who oversee student activities. Assists with training of said individuals.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Education:

Master's degree in any discipline of the university.

Preferred Education:

Master's in ministry, theology, biblical studies, religion/divinity, business

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required:

A minimum of 2 years in ministry, education, or business

Preferred:

A minimum of 3 years - ministry, education, or business

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

Leadership – Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with attention to the strategic direction of post-secondary educational programs.

Project Management – Project management skills to implement complex educational models. Collaboration – Ability to work with faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the integration of nontraditional educational models.

Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, especially written and oral communications, and the ability to identify applicable University resources. Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrated ability to work effectively with University, faculty, and students.

Critical Thinking – Strong analytical skills as related to problem-solving and learning new technologies.

Project Management – Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, strong project management and follow-up skills, strong ability to multi-task and continually prioritize changing project tasks and deliverables.

Teaching – Experience in teaching and/or administering programs at the collegiate-level

Work Environment

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment: Ability to work primarily in an office setting, which involves sitting for extended periods.
• Computer Use: Proficiency in using computers for various tasks, which requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for typing and handling office equipment.
• Communication: Strong verbal communication skills for meetings, presentations, and interactions with staff, students, and parents.
• Mobility: Capability to move around the office and campus as needed for meetings and events.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift and carry items such as files, documents, or small office equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: Ability to read and interpret data on computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing and Speaking: Adequate hearing to participate in conversations and phone calls, and clear speaking ability for effective communication.

Travel:

None

Schedule:

Mon-Fri

Training

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

N/A

Safety

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

Screening

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University's insurance carrier in order to