Job Title
Vice President and Dean for Adult and Graduate Programs
Job Profile
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as its new Vice President and Dean for Adult and Graduate Programs. Reporting directly to the Provost, the new Vice President will hold primary responsibility for the strategic vision, leadership, and administration of academic programs that serve adult professional students in non-traditional undergraduate and graduate programs. The University offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields to more than 6,300 students within the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School, and Bethel Seminary. Graduate and adult programs currently serve more than 2,000 learners in one doctoral, ten masters, six degree completion, and one AA program. The Bethel community provides a challenging workplace for more than 800 faculty and staff working toward a common goal and being supportive of the integration of faith and active learning. Bethel has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and experience with growing successful adult programs either as a team member or leader. The new Vice President must understand and be committed to adult learning theory and have an entrepreneurial spirit. This person will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and work closely with the President and Provost to communicate the vision for adult programs. Utilizing a business model for managing the program will be essential. Interested candidates must embrace and endorse the mission of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and be committed and aggressive in expanding the University's market share. Founded in 1871 as a seminary for Swedish Baptist immigrants, the seminary expanded in 1914 by adding a junior college and in 1947 grew to become a four-year liberal arts college. Bethel is an evangelical Christian university that was founded and is sponsored by the churches of Converge Worldwide. The University is a leader in Christian higher education and consistently ranks among top Midwestern Universities in “America’s Best Colleges” in US News & World Report and “Top Colleges for Top Students” in Peterson’s Competitive Colleges. The main campus is located on 231 acres in Arden Hills and has teaching locations throughout the metro and greater Minnesota area.
Envionment:
The Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) region is highly acclaimed as a wonderful place to live. The metropolitan area is populated with over 3.5 million residents and offers many cultural amenities, outdoor activities, shopping and fine dining options, as well as several professional and semiprofessional sports teams. It is home to several top tier businesses including the Target Corporation, Cargill, Medtronic, and Best Buy. A variety of high quality K-12 Christian and public schools are represented in the city. On the banks of the Mississippi River, the Minnesota capital of St. Paul offers a unique urban experience.
Application:
Please submit letter of application and resume to RPA Inc. at **** using **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Search in the subject line. The first review of candidates is March 26, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a confidential discussion ****.
Date Posted: February 5, 2010
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