Faculty: School of Education - Director of Educational Administration

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

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About The Position

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary Concordia University seeks applicants for an administrative faculty position in the School of Education at the Mequon, Wisconsin campus. This is a full-time, exempt position with responsibility for directing the Graduate Educational Administration programs. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented academic leader with demonstrated experience in providing vision and direction for K-12 schools, as well as experience working in a higher education environment. This is a 12-month position who reports to the Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Licensure, and Assessment.

Requirements

• Excellent relational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and technology skills
• A minimum of three years teaching, pupil service and/or administrative experience in a public, private or parochial setting
• Working knowledge of the licensing requirements for teachers and administrators in the State of Wisconsin
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• Doctorate in educational leadership/administration or closely related field required
• Pk-12 administrative experience required and licensure preferred
• Candidates must be Christian, and faculty are expected to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship, and service

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction and overall administration of the programs that lead to #5051 Principal License, #5010 Director of Instruction, #5003 Superintendent, #5008 Business Administrator, & Director of SPED and Pupil Services #5080
• Take initiative and implement a student recruitment plan
• Administer and assess student, faculty, and program data for WI educational administrative programs
• Provide student advising support for all programs
• Align courses to current educational administration requirements incorporating best practices, standards, instructional materials and tools
• Develop relationships and connections with public and private school partners to create, implement, and support professional development efforts
• Foster and encouragement enrollment into CUW's doctoral program in Leadership in Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct peer-reviewed research and scholarship and provide service to the university according to standards outlined in the Concordia University faculty handbook
• Provide oversight or assign university supervisor for practicum experiences
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees