JOB DESCRIPTION Associate Dean, Academic Administration
Job Code:  3754 Level:  16 Job Family:  28, Administrative and Managerial	Effective Date:  06/07/06 FLSA:  Exempt

Occupational Summary:

This position reports to the Dean of the Divinity School, works in tandem with the other associate deans, and supervises all the support staff in Academic Affairs, Faculty Services, and the Media Center. This position also hires and supervises the roughly 70 teaching and research assistants hired each year, as well as the adjunct instructors. The Associate Dean of Academic Administration will oversee the Office of Academic Affairs as a whole, as well as work closely with the Dean on issues pertaining to the daily operations of the school.
 

Work Performed:
 
Develop, plan, and implement the curriculum in cooperation with the faculty.

Work with fellow Associate Deans and faculty to conduct an ongoing evaluation of the curriculum and how it serves the formation of the students, for example: identifying areas were new faculty need to be recruited.

Support the work of other Associate Deans.

Plan and implement the budget for Academic Affairs, and consult with the Dean and Director of General Administration on the overall budget for the school.

Work with the Dean on strategic planning and the governance of the school. Consult with the Dean, Associate Deans, and administrative staff regarding the relationship between what is charged for tuition, how much financial aid is offered, the success of recruiting and retaining students, and the annual operating budget of the school.

Oversee the tenure and promotion process for faculty.

Hire and supervise teaching and research assistants, and adjunct instructors.

Work with the Dean, faculty, and staff to accomplish objectives of the school.

Oversee Faculty Services and the Media Center.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
  Master's degree in Theology or directly related field. Ph.D. preferred

EXPERIENCE
  At least 5 years experience in academic administration

OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Effective date: 06/07/06

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