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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Program Director - **Please submit Cover Letter and Resume**

As part of the Nuevo Momento Grant Initiatives, the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry has developed and will launch a new Master's Degree in Ministerial Leadership (MAML), an 18-month, 36-credit degree that will welcome its first cohort (11 students) in summer 2025. It is anticipated that over the life of the grant, as many as 45 graduate-level students will enroll in this program. The program consists of 8 executive leadership competency online or in-person modules, three online or in-person graduate courses, a summer and winter in-person residency, a capstone seminar, and a capstone project. Throughout the entire 18-month program, each student will have an executive mentor guiding their experience; this mentorship model in which students are paired with mentors is intended to ensure a personal and comprehensive experience that will cater to each student's unique needs.

The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of implementation of the already-designed MAML and will develop support resources and curriculum as needed. The Program Director will provide administrative structure for the program, including support for in-person meetings and residencies, preparation of materials, and other logistical details. The Program Director will oversee the degree program, work in close collaboration with other faculty and school administrators involved in it, teach graduate-level courses for the MAML annually based on expertise, and secure faculty to meet curricular needs within the program.

The Program Director is responsible for ongoing curriculum and program development as well as implementation, recruiting, retaining, and advising qualified students, and tracking, assessing, and reporting on student progress and the program's outcomes.

1. Oversees the MAML curriculum:

2. Manages program faculty and courses in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs:

3. Teaching and Advising

4. Outreach to External Stakeholders and Admissions

5. Serves on CSTM and Boston College committees and task forces as assigned.

This position reports to the Director of the Nuevo Momento Grant and works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Fiscal and Events Specialist for Nuevo Momento.

This position is responsible for meeting program academic outcomes and providing tracking and reporting of those outcomes, as well as making improvements based on this data. The position is also responsible for the recruitment of particular numbers of students for the MAML, as outlined in the Nuevo Momento grant.

Essential Functions

*Teach MAML courses

Serve as instructor of record for modules and 4-credit on-campus intensive seminars (20 SCH between academic year and Summer).

40%

*Curriculum Development and Management

Manage the MAML curriculum and program of study in accordance with appropriate discipline standards and program outcomes, and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Develop curriculum and requirements within it in collaboration with the Director of Nuevo Momento, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, CDIL, and other colleagues.

Lead the continuous improvement assessment cycle to include appropriate review and revision of the curriculum.

Collaborate with the Director of the Nuevo Momento grant and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs on program policies (e.g., standards and requirements for program admission, standards for student advising, etc.).

Collaborate with the Director of the Nuevo Momento grant, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and key faculty and staff to plan graduate course scheduling, instructional coverage, coordination with CDIL, and other core processes.

20%

*Program Management and Operations

In collaboration with the Director of Nuevo Momento and the Fiscal and Events Specialist for Nuevo Momento, plan and execute in-person intensive seminars (Winter and Summer) for MAML cohort members.

Liaise with Nuevo Momento organizations to further build professional relationships to enhance the program and assist in recruitment and retention for MAML degree program.

15%

*Student Support

Serve as academic advisor to all students in the program.

Coordinate mentor assignments for MAML students.

10%

*Faculty Management

In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, determines which CSTM course offerings align with MAML curriculum needs each semester.

Identify, recruit, and nominate adjunct faculty members for other MAML courses.

Schedule faculty teaching assignments and professional development training with CDIL.

Monitor faculty performance, ensuring the highest quality instruction is provided.

10%

*Other Duties

Participate as a member of the CSTM administrative team.

Represent CSTM and the program at local and national conferences and/or professional events, as appropriate.

5%

Some evening or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel may be required for planning purposes and for academic experiences related to the program.

This is a 12-month grant-funded, term-appointed position through December 2028.

This is an on-campus position located in Chestnut Hill, MA (Boston).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

University Core Competencies

Teamwork, Customer Focus, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Applying Technology, Valuing Diversity, Big Picture Perspective, Openness to Change, Productivity, People Development.

Functional and Technical Competencies

* Strong communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills.

* Strong organizational and time management skills are key to this position.

* Experience designing curriculum desirable yet not required.

* Ability to tactfully and effectively respond to and handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations, conflicts, and problems involving diverse personalities.

* Demonstrable problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Education/Training and Certification, Licensure, Registration Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD in Practical Theology, Theology and Education, or similar theological/ministerial academic training with demonstrated experience and expertise in ministerial leadership with Hispanic Catholics in the United States.

Experience

* Experience in higher education is strongly preferred, particularly teaching graduate students preparing for ministry

* Must be fully bilingual, English and Spanish, and knowledgeable about ecclesial and ministerial realities associated with U.S. born/U.S. reared Latinos

* Possess a commitment to theological education for lay and ordained ministry; familiarity with Roman Catholic polity and pastoral life is essential

* Ability to assume administrative leadership designing curriculum and directing the MA in Ministerial Leadership degree program and to teach courses each year in theology, ministry, leadership, or religious education from a Latino Catholic perspective

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

+ Tuition remission for Employees

+ Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

+ Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Low-Cost Life Insurance

+ Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

+ Paid Holidays Annually

+ Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

+ Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .