Director, School of Public Policy - College of Leadership and Public Service

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Director will lead the School of Public Policy in the College of Leadership and Public Service. This position will include managing the Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Service (LPS) and the Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. Additionally, the position will supervise the Manager of Student Success. The Director will develop partnerships and coordinate with the Community and Government Director of Leadership and Public Service to support recruitment and fundraising across the state. This position reports to the Dean of the College and will coordinate with the Associate Dean of Academics on curriculum development.

Requirements

Earned doctorate or terminal academic degree with an emphasis on at least one of the following areas: public policy, leadership, public administration, community development (Ph.D. or EdD preferred) or significant public policy experience with a desire to complete a terminal degree
Experience in leading organizations or experience in public service
Experience in and evidence of building strong community/governmental partnerships, successful professional networks, and university teaching
Knowledge of curriculum development and pedagogy
Excellent speaking, communication, teaching, and presentation skills
Committed work ethic
Passion to be a national leader in education
Excellent interpersonal skills (including team leadership and facilitation of cooperative endeavors)
Work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using data
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Effectively present information to various internal stakeholders
Effectively present information to various external stakeholders in local, state, and national venues.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and self-regulation
Humility
Strong Christian faith
Organized
Possess knowledge of leadership theory
Possess organizational skills, handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects
Advanced skills in Microsoft office suite programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google programs
Demonstrate flexibility and resilience

Responsibilities

Oversee the curriculum, recruitment, scheduling, and operations of the LPS and MPA programs
Lead nationally recognized programs that develop leaders in Public Service, focusing on state and local issues
Manage staffing of graduate programs, including the recruitment, scheduling, and assessment of instructors
Supervise and work collaboratively with the Manager for Student Success and the Program Coordinator to ensure the highest quality student experience
Maintain and develop strong relationships with key program partners and sponsors
Admit graduate students and develop strategies to foster a strong pipeline of prospective students
Cultivate relationships with alumni of the School of Public Policy while maintaining an Alumni Council
Cultivate partnerships to expand support for students, including mentoring and career opportunities
Teach assigned courses, educate and advise students who have widely diverse experiences and expectations
Assess and participate in continuous improvement
Participate in college and faculty meetings
Develop research and publishing within the School of Public Policy in coordination with the Associate Dean
Be open to diverse education delivery formats
Other duties as assigned.