Master of Divinity Online Program Director

Master Of Divinity Online Program Director

Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA 17601

Position Type:
Faculty - 12 Month Category:
Academics

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purposes of providing leadership, administration, and teaching within the Master of Divinity program.

Employee Type:
Faculty 12 Month

Status:
Full-time/Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Dimensions of the Position:
General

• An understanding of Lancaster Bible College, Seminary and Graduate School and its place in the non-profit educational world.
• A general understanding of higher education and a more specific understanding of seminary and graduate education.
• A general awareness of the operation and philosophy of Lancaster Bible College Seminary and Graduate School.
• A clear understanding of the organizational structure of the College and its various departments.
• An understanding of and commitment to the mission, theological position, educational philosophy, and Christian life of Lancaster Bible College, Seminary and Graduate School.

Personal Qualities – The ability to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, skills, and limitations, and to use this understanding profitably.

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to motivate, lead and develop teammates, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve within a team.
• A professional appearance.

Spiritual Qualities – Evidence of a desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ

• An identifiable salvation experience.
• A pattern of spiritual development characterized by prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance at a local church or involvement in a church ministry.
• A commitment to ministry and encouragement of others toward the same.
• An ability to articulate a holistic philosophy of spiritual formation in the life of the Christ follower and the ministry leader.

Dimensions of the Position:
Specific

• A successful ministry in a local church or in a Christian institution of higher education.
• A demonstrated administrative ability within a local church or an institution of Christian higher education.
• An earned doctorate.
• A positive reputation in leadership, ministry, and educational contexts.
• A concentration in leadership, discipleship, and ministry related courses.
• Ability to direct master's level studies and research.
• Recognized contribution through teaching and writing or the potential for such a contribution.

Special Skills – to apply professional and/or technical skills and other resources to the job.

• The ability to maturely and creatively assist in leading LBC Seminary & Graduate School.
• The ability to work in a team context within the School of Bible & Ministry.
• The ability to effectively develop interdepartmental relationships in order to achieve organizational goals.
• The ability to effectively develop relationships with strategic external partners in order to achieve organizational goals.
• The ability to manage a significant level of organizational detail while maintaining a vision and futuristic thinking.
• The ability to speak publicly on behalf of the College in spiritual or professional groups as required.
• The ability to recruit prospective students and present graduate programs in a clear and compelling manner.
• A demonstrated pattern of balancing practical ministry with academia as a reflective practitioner.

Job Tasks – to determine specific tasks required of the position.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Provide administrative oversight of the Master of Divinity program.
• Provide direction and support to the directors of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and Master of Arts in Ministry programs.
• Collaborate with department chairs and program directors in curriculum development and program improvement.
• Oversee the scheduling,…