Director of Graduate Education

Responsibilities:

• The primary role of this position is to manage all aspects of the graduate programs for the School of Education:
• Hiring and training of all faculty for graduate education programming.
• Plan the teaching schedule for program faculty in consultation with the Dean.
• Oversee the curricular processes to ensure the course and program outcomes are current, relevant, and appropriate.
• In consultation with program faculty, prepare recommendations for revising course descriptions, program outcomes, assessment plans, and curriculum.
• Oversee the development and execution of all assessments related to program and course outcomes.
• Be responsible for addressing all program student and faculty concerns, which may involve the Dean or VPAA.
• Collaborate with Dean and other SOE faculty and staff on the development and implementation of new programs.
• Meet with faculty periodically during each academic year.
• Participate in the review of student advising processes for graduate SOE students.
• Write an annual report to the Dean each academic year.
• Assist the SOE Chair in managing the SOE accreditation processes.
• Assist the teacher certification unit as needed.
• Teach at least one three-credit-hour class per academic year.
• Serve on the Graduate Council for Avila University.

Qualifications:

• A collaborative and inclusive leader who exhibits a participatory leadership style and can use those skills to develop and guide the School of Education.
• Proven skills in managing programs to State of MO DESE standards (or related accreditation experience).
• Experience working in K-12 environments in teaching and leadership roles.
• Experience in developing and implementing appropriate graduate level learning assessment plans for academic programs.
• Superb communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; someone who has routinely spoken in public and on behalf of an organization to promote knowledge.
• Experience collecting, assembling and utilizing data to establish metrics that can drive decision-making.
• Masters or Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education.
• More than 5 years of experience.
• Multi-lingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance. 

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.