This person supports the efforts of the Doctor of Ministry program by working directly with participants and advisors to improve the writing quality of professional dissertations. The primary focus of this person's responsibility is the success of DMin participants in their projects. This person interprets, applies, and recommends policy changes to and/or with the DMin director, and assists participants. Qualifications summary A doctoral degree is required (PhD or DMin) from an accredited institution and 5-10 years of work experience in ministry and theological education. Experience in research and academic writing is required. Since the work includes dealing with ministers in the field, pastoral experience is required and highly valuable. Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. Duties and responsibilities Serve as acting Director as needed when the Director is out of the office. Conduct the program orientation for new cohorts (Spanish and English) when the Director is not available. Chair defenses as needed. Archive approved proposals for future reference. Create and distribute agenda for staff meetings. Functions as liaison to Spanish DMin coordinator for the creation of new Spanish DMin concentrations and cohorts. Pre-screen all project proposals for proper style, formatting, and academic writing issues prior to the Project Proposal Subcommittee review. Correspond with the participant and provide them with coaching to correct any matters of concern prior to the Project Proposal Subcommittee review. Receive completed project proposals and distribute the proposals to members of the DMin Project Proposal Subcommittee one week prior to meetings. Forward the recommendations of the Project Proposal Subcommittee to the DMin Committee. Correspond with participants and advisors regarding the actions of the DMin Project Proposals Subcommittee and the DMin Committee. Serve on the IRB committee, process and submit DMin participants IRB applications. Serve as a member of the DMin Project Proposal Sub-committee Schedule meetings for the DMin Project Proposal Subcommittee. Keep minutes for the DMin Project Proposal Subcommittee. Serve as a member of the DMin Committee. Serve as a faculty teaching the Professional Dissertation Seminar, Field Research Methods Seminar for English and Spanish cohorts. Periodically update the DMin Project Writing Manual (English and Spanish). Develop resources to assist participants in writing their professional dissertations. Serve as the DMin Advisors' coordinator and implementation of conferences. Lead out in recruiting and orienting/training advisors. Function as liaison for and maintaining an updated list of available DMin advisors. Periodically update the DMin Advisors Handbook. Develop resources to assist advisors in their duties. Prepare packets and schedule students for Advancement to Candidacy in their second year. Personally advise a usual faculty load of DMin participants. Ensure assessment data from defense rubrics are submitted in a timely manner to the seminary assessment director. Contribute to the DMin website in the areas pertaining to projects. Provide updated information for the master schedule as needed. Update/remind Advisors of any schedule changes so they can plan accordingly. In event of vacancies, post jobs, screen resumes, and recommend top applicants for consideration. Other tasks as assigned by the director. Supervisory responsibilities N/A Qualifications Excellent administrative skills. Positive people skills. Above-average research and academic writing capabilities. If possible, speak Spanish fluently and read Portuguese. The ability to edit doctoral-level dissertations. Proven abilities as a classroom instructor. Evidence of commitment to professional growth. Evidence of commitment to departmental curricular and program development. Team player with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Skilled and pleasant in interpersonal relations. Committed to Christ and a solid supporter of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, teachings, and mission, including lifestyle, and a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. Technical competencies Speak, read, and write English & Spanish fluently. Excellent administrative skills. Positive people skills. Excellent research and academic writing capabilities. The ability to edit doctoral level dissertations. Proven abilities as a classroom instructor. Evidence of commitment to professional growth. Evidence of commitment to departmental curricular and creative program development. Team player with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Clear judgment. The position requires the ability to make quick, accurate decisions, even in the absence of supervision. Familiar with Airtable database.

Interpersonal interactions Strong interpersonal skills:

the ability to collaborate well with colleagues; and a disposition conducive to interacting winsomely with a diverse population of faculty colleagues, students, and staff. A personal history of healthy human relations, high moral integrity, and Christian spiritual maturity. Feel comfortable working cooperatively and effectively with other departments on campus as well as immediate coworkers and students to help resolve problems and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness. Physical demands Physical abilities as needed to fulfill responsibilities. A successful individual will be able to meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the employee to sit for periods of a few hours at a time, use hands with freedom, reach out with hands and arms, stand and walk, crouch and crawl, lift and move 50 lbs., use a computer and telephone, etc. Work environment Climate-controlled office space with low to moderate noise level.