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Associate Director of Intern and Advising (HR Title: Senior Program Manager)
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Position Number: 4908173
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Disability Services

Associate Director of Intern and Advising (HR Title: Senior Program Manager)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

Perkins School of Theology is one of 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas, with a hybrid program in Houston.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Associate Director of the Intern Program and Academic Advising guides candidates for the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry degrees in practical and academic preparation for leadership in ministry. Specifically, the Associate Director works with the Director in managing the Intern Program and with the Office of Academic Affairs in providing academic advising to MDiv and MAM students throughout their time at Perkins.

The Associate Director works closely with other Perkins faculty, administrators, and staff in fulfillment of the mission of Perkins School of Theology.

Essential Functions:

Oversee placements, including cold calls, in cooperation with the Director. Foster and maintain relationships with agencies, churches, and institutions. Select, train, and work with mentor pastors/mentors (on site supervisors). Train and work with lay teaching committees in each ministry setting. Select and work with consultants.
Place interns in churches/institutions in a variety of contexts. Interview interns. Negotiate suitable placement for each student. Supervises interns for the duration of their internship. Includes leading internship seminars (bi-weekly meetings), field educations, hosting theological reflection conversations with each student, meeting with each student for required evaluations (1-2 times per year).
Curriculum review: Evaluate, in cooperation with lay teaching committees and mentor pastors, the work and learning of interns. Evaluate students' needs. Participate as a leader/teacher in all orientations related to the Internship Course: Intern Orientation, Mentor Pastor Orientation, Lay Teaching Committee Orientation, and Consultants Convocation.
For MDiv and MAM students, monitor progress of degree completion, advise students on academic policies, degree plans, and graduation requirements, advise individual students ahead of registration, and work with the Office of Academic Affairs to encourage persistence and retention.
Collaborate toward the mission of Perkins and other duties as assigned.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for lay committee meeting training and evaluations.
Travel will be needed to evaluation and orientation locations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Doctoral degree in Theology and/or Ministerial Studies is required.

A minimum of three years of experience is required. Ministerial ordination and/or ministerial experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate knowledge of best ministerial practices as well as familiarity with non-profit organizations in Texas and contiguous states is preferred.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Canvas LMS is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 15, 2024.

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Organization: Perkins School of Theology

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Jan 3, 2024, 4:54:25 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=PER00000059&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC