Director, M.A. Justice Administration and Public Service Program

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.

SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All duties of a faculty as outlined in the Faculty Handbook, including but not limited to, teaching, advising, participation in committee work and governance
• Curriculum Management
  1. Ensure program curriculum is current and appropriate to discipline.
  2. Ensure program meets outside accreditation standards, as applicable.
  3. Regularly evaluates curriculum and revises as necessary with program faculty.
  4. Prepares documentation required for internal approval of revised program curriculum in coordination with the Chair.
• Outcomes
  1. Coordinates collection of programmatic outcomes data.
  2. Coordinates collection of student learning outcomes data for the program.
  3. Responsible for program’s section of the Department’s annual report.
  4. Responsible for program’s section of the five-year report in coordination with the Chair.
• Course Schedules
  1. Prepares program course schedules in a timely fashion within deadlines and parameters outlined by the Registrar and Dean and submits them to the Chair.
  2. Coordinates course schedules as needed with other programs to assure pre-requisite and other requirements are not in conflict.
• Recruiting, Enrollment, Retention
  1. Participates in open houses, accepted student outreach, accepted student events, and other recruitment events as requested.
  2. Communicates program information to Communications and Marketing to promote program’s distinctive characteristics and promote enrollment.
  3. Assists in evaluation of courses for articulation and/or dual admission agreements.
• Budget
  1. Manages program budget.
  2. Submits budget worksheets to the Chair in a timely fashion as requested to meet deadlines.
• Communications and Marketing
  • Ensures Website is up to date by communicating changes and needs to the Chair.
  • Submits catalog edits to the Chair as needed to ensure program offerings are accurate.
  • Participates in retention activities as requested.
• Adjuncts
  1. Recommends adjuncts as needed to the Chair.
  2. Coordinates evaluation of such adjuncts.
• All duties of Program Director in regard to student grievances as outlined in Student Handbook.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field, online and graduate level teaching experience.
• Higher education administrative experience preferred.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Generous Vacation Policy
• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Program

Important to Know:

The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.