Director Eastern School of Christian Ministry

The Director of the Eastern School of Christian Ministry (ESCM), reporting to the Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary, is responsible for efficient and excellent administration of the ESCM, continuing education courses, and the associated NEST International programs. This includes strategic leadership focused on program planning, review, and evaluation and the development and expansion of programs and relationships with partners; academic administration leadership focused on ensuring the quality of the curriculum and its delivery, the hiring of faculty and their development, student recruitment, and the coordination of student advising.

• a. Oversee annual program review, evaluation and strategic planning, and revisions as needed for ESCM, NEST, and continuing education classes.
• b. Develop and expand the existing programs, and create new ones, in close consultation with Enrollment department and other appropriate entities in PTSC and Eastern University as a whole.
• c. Provide direction and guidance to, as well as supervise, as needed, student workers and volunteers assisting with the programs.

• a. Ensure that curriculum is reviewed, developed, and assessed to create and maintain the highest quality course offerings.
• b. Identify and hire qualified part-time faculty for short and long-term teaching, and ensure their proper training and development.
• c. Determine teaching assignments and create course schedules.
• d. Coordinate student orientation, advising, and graduation.
• e. Develop innovative online and on-ground continuing education offerings

• a. Prepare and manage all aspects of the ESCM budget.
• b. Leverage online tools, AI, and in-person communications to recruit programs, working closely with Marketing and Enrollment on strategies, marketing, events, and materials to support this.

• Sevis DSO experience helpful
• Master’s degree from an accredited theological school
• Significant experience in Christian ministry
• Experience in theological education / higher education
• Intrinsically motivated self-starter
  
  Knowledge and proficiency in use of technology and AI for administrative purposes
• Excellent oral presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and effectively manage staff and faculty