Duties and Responsibilities

• Faculty and Program Enhancement
  • Foster a high-performance team culture among faculty, promoting collaboration across departments and disciplines
  • Mentor faculty and oversee the onboarding of new faculty through faith integration and other initiatives
  • Encourage and support faculty in their professional and scholarly contributions, facilitating opportunities for research and publication
  • Oversee CAPS undergraduate general education and foundational courses, ensuring curriculum quality and instructional delivery meet institutional standards and student learning needs 
• Innovation and Industry Intelligence
  • In collaboration with the VPAA and Chancellor, identify trends, technologies, and innovations to maintain the distinctiveness and relevance of CAPS general education efforts
  • Guide responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence tools and processes to improve academic systems and student learning within general education and foundational courses
• Strategic Initiative Development and Incubation
  • Provide academic direction for the creation of non-credit certificate programs or other credentials that expand the University’s reach
  • Enhance the student journey by diagnosing and solving problems that impact students, staff, faculty, and administration
  • Implement solutions that drive efficiency and excellence, leveraging cross-departmental collaboration to optimize student outcomes
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through collaborative efforts with administration, faculty, and staff 
• Other Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration; Organizational Leadership, the Liberal Arts or a related field (required)
• Terminal degree in Higher Education Administration; Organizational Leadership, the Liberal Arts or a related field (preferred)

Experience

• Proven leadership of academic teams and faculty development
• Demonstrated success implementing technology innovations in higher education
• Supervision of academic and professional staff
• Expertise in program assessment and evaluation
• Budget management for academic initiatives

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities in a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to attend to details with a high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Communication and collaboration with senior academic leaders, external partners, and clients
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse range of communities and cultures

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.