PT - Director Nurturing Children and Youth Program

Shaw University•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The SUDS Director of Programs, Nurturing Children is a part-time role reporting to the Dean of the Divinity School. The Director of the project is responsible for implementing church engagement project activities and events for non-degree theological education. The Director of Nurturing Children and Youth Project serves in a full-time role to provide leadership and coordination to achieve strategic goals related to church engagement. The Director will work closely with the Director of Programs and the Dean of the Divinity School to achieve benchmarks and ensure successful outcomes that align with the overall mission of SU and SUDS. This person will report to the Director of Programs while providing program leadership in coordinating all activities pertaining to the promotion, recruitment, marketing, and implementation of the program activities. The position involves teaching at least two courses according to an area of expertise as directed per academic year with faculty status. The person is expected to be able to work during the day, evenings, and weekends to engage church participants in SUDS projects. This position involves facilitation, training, assessment research, analysis, and reporting to support academic theological education. The Director must be acquainted with excellence in theological education, the Black church culture, and emerging trends in Church mission and ministry.

Requirements

DMIN or PhD or ABD in fields related to religion, theology, biblical studies, ministry, church administration, and church history.
3-5 years of experience in higher education leadership and the local Black Church leadership
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency in proposal and report writing.
Knowledgeable of the field of Black Church studies
Knowledgeable of emerging trends in the religious landscape in America.
Legally operate an automobile in the State of North Carolina, valid driver's license.
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the characteristics of a private, religious-affiliated liberal arts university is desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the daily operations and field work of the Nurturing Children: Out of The Mouth of Babes project for the School of Divinity.
Supervise and direct student and non-student interns for the delivery of project activities.
Build strategic partnerships and collaborations with Black churches to build capacity for the revitalization of congregational life with the support of the School of Divinity.
Establish the use of assessment tools for program development and evaluation for Black church and congregational development.
Establish local, national, and international partnerships for the new children and youth projects.
Collaborate to create certification programs ministry leaders and practitioners addressing the needs of children and youth.
Develop relationships with congregations statewide and nationally to support recruitment and fundraising goals for the School of Divinity and its outreach theological education for church leaders.
Provide oversight of the daily operation and facilitation of the certificate programs with varied site coordinators, instructors, and students.
Facilitate training of site coordinators and instructors.
Support faculty and staff engagement with the engagement of pastors, congregations, and denominational leadership.
Help plan and coordinate programs, events, conferences, and meetings that serve the needs of SUDS constituencies.
Generate appropriate weekly, quarterly, and annual reports for the program.
Other related duties as assigned.