Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs

at  Xavier University of Louisiana

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).

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.

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.