Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling

Description

About the Job     
     
Colorado Christian University (CCU) seeks an outstanding manager who will serve as the Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling. The Assistant Dean will oversee and support the academic faculty within our institution. They are responsible for fostering a collaborative and productive environment for professors, ensuring their andrological development, and promoting excellence in teaching, counselor development, and service. The Assistant Dean maintains a reduced faculty status and actively participates in serving student needs.     
About CCU     
    
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.     
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is“grace and truth.” This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)      
    
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.     
    
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.     
    
CCU’s embraces an educational model that was there at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities.  It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.      
    
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.     
    
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. In addition, more than 6,000 high school students take CCU classes in our dual enrollment programs.     
    
What is most appealing about working at CCU?    

Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?

Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.

Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities. 

We’re looking for candidates who have:      

Doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP accredited program.

Demonstrated successful management and supervisory experience.

Understanding of CACREP standards.

Familiarity with faculty evaluation processes and academic program assessment methods.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership ability, and service orientation.

Demonstrated success in faculty recruitment, retention, and development initiatives.

Competency with current versions of Microsoft Windows & Office and Zoom.

A mature Christian faith and practice. 

 
Key Job Duties:     
    
Mission Contribution: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling contributes to the University’s mission beyond the classroom through activities such as leadership on teams and committees and community development internally and externally, which enhance and advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.    
Teaching:  Maintain an annual course load of nine credits.    

Faculty Development:    

Develop and implement strategies for the professional growth and advancement of professors.

Provide guidance and support for professors in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and research endeavors.

Coordinate workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance teaching effectiveness and scholarly activities.

 
Performance Management:    

Manages personnel in accordance with University policies and procedures and federal and state law.

Conduct regular performance evaluations of professors, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

Collaborate with professors to establish goals and objectives aligned with institutional priorities.
Recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions to the academic community

Academic Program Oversight    

Collaborate with Program Directors and academic administrators to ensure alignment of faculty efforts with program objectives and key performance indicators.

Facilitate communication and collaboration among professors to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and academic innovation.

 
Resource Allocation:    

Manage faculty workload distribution and resource allocation to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Advocate for faculty needs and allocate resources to support research, teaching, and service activities.

Assist in budget planning and resource allocation for faculty development initiatives and academic programs.

 
Faculty Recruitment and Retention:    

Participate in the recruitment and selection of new faculty members, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and academic standards.

Develop and implement strategies to enhance faculty retention and job satisfaction.

Policy Implementation:

Interpret and communicate institutional policies and procedures to faculty members, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Collaborate with legal counsel and human resources to address faculty-related legal and employment matters.

Knowledge of academic policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment   

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents required. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.     
    
What we offer our employees:     
    
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. The Assistant Dean of the School of Counselig pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.       
   
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   

Spiritual Requirements

Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.

Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.

Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.

Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.