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Employment
Assistant to Dean
Status: Part-time (25 hours)
Summary Description:
The Assistant to Dean facilitates the effective performance of the Office of Student Services by working with the Dean of Students and student services staff (admissions, housing, financial aid, international students, recruitment, etc.) to provide administrative support with professionalism, excellence and discretion.
Accountabilities:
The Assistant to Dean is accountable to the Dean of Students.
Responsibilities:
Perform administrative functions that support the work of the Dean of Students and staff to include, but not limited to, coordinating events, generating correspondence, creating and updating filing systems, faxing, copying and placing and screening student services phone calls and directing messages to other staff as necessary.
Maintain prospective student files, maintain contact with the Admissions Committee through decision-making process, prepare letters of acceptance, transfer files of admitted students to Registrar, with appropriate notifications to financial aid and housing office.
Qualifications:
The major skills required are efficient office and file management and event planning, excellent communication skills, ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in conduct. Office skills required include all MS-Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, email and internet programs, and a willingness to learn new technologies as they become available. Must exercise good judgment, independently resolve problems and accurately report results.
College degree preferred.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. Candidates should send a cover letter, resume and names of three (3) references to: Human Resources, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 17 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; abenish@nbts.edu; 732-545-0802 (fax).
Dean of the Seminary
Position Summary
The Dean of the Seminary is the chief administrator of the academic life of the Seminary. This is a full-time administrative position. The Dean is also a member of the residential faculty. It is desirable for the Dean to assume some teaching responsibilities as circumstances warrant.
Accountabilities
The Dean of the Seminary is accountable to the President, who in conducting the annual evaluation of his/her work shall incorporate the evaluation and advice of the faculty
Responsibilities
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Serves on behalf of the faculty as chief administrative officer for all programs and functions that are its collective responsibility, as follows: |
| | administers the academic policies of the Seminary, provides leadership and assistance to the faculty in the determination of those policies, and assures the implementation of faculty decisions applying those policies in special cases |
| | provides leadership and assistance to the faculty in its tasks of developing, evaluating, revising and implementing all educational programs, curriculum and use of educational technologies; and of determining strategic directions for these
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| | provides leadership and assistance to the faculty in its tasks of determining admissions policies and admitting students; of overseeing the worship life of the Seminary; of determining annually the list of candidates to be recommended to the Board of Trustees for the granting of degrees; and of reviewing library policies and programs as these pertain to the academic life of the Seminary
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| | ensures that all who teach are implementing the policies and procedures of the faculty
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| oversees the enrollment of students, the scheduling of classes and the recording of grades
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| oversees, coordinates and shares in the faculty's academic advisement and pastoral care of students, and its assessment of students' progress in the various degree programs
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Serves as the Seminary's administrative officer for the deployment, accountability, and evaluation of faculty members, as follows:
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| | oversees the regular evaluation of courses by students
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| | conducts annual individual evaluation of all resident faculty, affiliate faculty and adjunct faculty
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| | administers the required procedures for periodic evaluation of tenure-track and tenured resident faculty, chairing the evaluation committees in each case and making recommendations to the President on their behalf regarding promotions and tenure
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| | oversees and supports faculty professional development
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| | administers the faculty search process and chairs faculty search committees making recommendations to the President on their behalf regarding appointments
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| | makes recommendations to the President concerning rank and salary of faculty members newly appointed
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Oversees the budget for all budget areas related to Instruction, Faculty and Dean's Office
Oversees the evaluation processes for institutional accreditation of the Seminary's academic programs and policies, as well as the regular reporting of data in these areas to accrediting and governmental agencies
In conjunction with the President and the faculty, develops and oversees partnerships with external institutions and agencies as these pertain to the Seminary's academic program
Serves on the Administrative Council, representing there the academic programs and functions of the school, and accordingly the concerns and interests of the faculty
Oversees processes and personnel in the Office of the Dean
Qualifications
The Dean of the Seminary must have experience as a full-time faculty member in an accredited institution of higher education (having undergone at least one major evaluation in that role) and, more specifically, must have experience in graduate theological education.
The Dean of the Seminary must be visionary, possess demonstrated administrative ability, a collaborative style, and skill in personnel supervision and academic counseling.
The Dean of the Seminary must have knowledge of, and commitment to, ordained ministry and the life and mission of the Church, especially metro-urban ministry; an appreciation of the Reformed tradition and an ecumenical commitment and familiarity with the theology and polity of the churches and denominations that the Seminary serves; a commitment to theological scholarship; multicultural experience and competence, and eagerness to be part of a school that is committed to an anti-racist vision for itself, the church, and society.
Terms of Employment
The position of Dean of the Seminary, as itself an administrative position, is non-tenured. Depending on the teaching experience and academic discipline of the final candidate and the needs and resources of the Seminary, a tenured faculty appointment could be explored in some instances.
The Dean may be employed on the basis of a multi-year contract depending on qualifications and experience.
The Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please submit, by February 15, 2012, cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to: deansearch@nbts.edu.
Bursar
Summary Description:
Responsibilities:
The Bursar will be responsible for the following:
- To serve the students, staff and faculty of the seminary by invoicing and collecting revenue from tuition, fees, room rental, apartments and miscellaneous charges, fees and fines. The Bursar also processes refunds approved by the CFO and works with Student Services to process student loan applications and to complete reports for State, Federal and Accreditation agencies.
Billing and Collection
-Send invoice, bills and reminder notices; Monitor and manage delinquent student accounts; Collect rent for apartments; Collect rent and fees for use of offices, classrooms, chapel, Hertzog Hall, etc. (meetings, weddings, banquets…..);
Cashiering
-Receiving payments; collecting fees and issuing parking decals
-Scholarship, Student Aid and Loan Debt Management
-Process financial assistance from all sources to student accounts
Disburse Refunds
-Establish pay out schedule for approval by the CFO
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The position requires a four-year degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field. A relevant advanced degree is preferred. Evidence of continuing professional development activities are desirable.
A minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in areas of responsibility, with a focus on accounting, financial planning, management, reporting and analysis, is desired. Significant management experience in a higher education or not-for-profit corporation is strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The position requires excellent accounting, financial, interpersonal skills and, communications in a multicultural community and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple important projects and activities, and the ability to take the initiative and work independently in carrying out the responsibilities of a critical management position.
Resume and cover letter should be sent to Allan Benish, Chief Financial Officer as follows:
Mail to: 17 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Fax to: 732 545-0802
Email to: abenish@nbts.edu
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