Associate Director
/Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Associate Director (Perkins School of Theology, Internship Program)
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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About the Position:
Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University seeks an Associate Director to manage, supervise, evaluate interns for the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry degree programs. These degree programs require successful completion of the Perkins internship. This job is essential to the theological curriculum as it seeks to form persons for ministry and community leadership.
The primary mission of Perkins School of Theology, to prepare women and men for faithful leadership in Christian ministry, precisely defines the mission of the Perkins Intern Program. In the Perkins Internship, students integrate the knowledge and theological reflection disciplines learned in the classroom with the practical demands of providing faithful leadership within a congregation or agency.
The Perkins Intern Program is widely recognized as an exemplary program in preparing persons for effective Christian ministry. The three full-time Intern Faculty members are committed to working with each Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry student to provide an internship that maximizes learning opportunities within a hands-on ministerial experience.
Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
Placing of interns in churches or institutions in variety of contexts
Training and working with lay teaching committees in each ministry setting
Selecting, training, and working with mentor pastors/mentors (on-site supervisors)
Selecting and working with consultants
Leading required internship seminars
Evaluating, in cooperation with lay teaching committees and mentor pastors, the work and learning of interns
Participate in regular meetings to discuss supervisory, placement, and administrative concerns
Note: the position requires evening hours, occasional in-state and out- of state travel
Education and Experience:
Master of Divinity or equivalent is required. Doctor of Ministry or Doctor of Philosophy is preferred.
A minimum of three years of work experience in congregations and/or other ministry settings following completion of Master’s degree is required.
Experiences providing supervision for growth in church leadership; guiding theological reflection; working with diversity in matters of culture, class, ethnicity, gender and theology; and participating significantly in community ministry are required.
Ordination in a Christian denomination is highly desirable. Cross-cultural appointment is strongly preferred. Ministry experience in an African American congregation is desirable.
Membership in The United Methodist Church or other Methodist denomination is preferred. Familiarity with the African American church tradition is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Southwest and its ethnic groups is desirable.
Knowledge of various denominational/non-denominational groups is preferred.
Candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Must also possess strong project management skills. A strong focus on attention to details is essential.
Candidate must have a significant working knowledge of computers and MS Office.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
This position must be able to:
• Sit for long periods of time.
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
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.
To Apply:
Please visit our website https://www.smu.edu/BusinessFinance/HR/WorkingatSMU
to access the online application. See Working at SMU. Click on Staff Career Opportunities and apply to:
Associate Director (Perkins School of Theology, Internship Program) (PER00000042)
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.
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