Department Human Resources
African Methodist Episcopal Univerisity
Job Vacancy Announcement
Full-time Dean, Bryant Theological Seminary is wanted!
The African Methodist Episcopal University in fostering its mission is looking for an innovative, vibrant, and progressive “personnel” with the vision, to work with the Bryant Theological Seminary in leading the institution as it continues to accelerate in becoming a premier tertiary institution in Liberia.
AME University is a faith-based institution located in Monrovia, Liberia. Founded in 1995, the University has grown progressively over the years, currently with more than 6,000 students enrolled in 16 academic degree-granting programs across 4 colleges within our undergraduate programs and 5 academic programs in our graduate school.
Position Title: Dean, Bryant Theological Seminary
Division: Academic Affairs
Closing Date: November 18, 2021.
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with education, experience, and ability
Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs
How to Apply:
Submit CV, Cover Letter, and other Credentials to jobs@ame.edu.lr
Technical Duties:
- Serve as the academic and administrative head of the College or Seminary.
- Develop a strategic plan which defines the mission of the college and aligns it with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Support and promote the highest quality in academic programs, research, public service, and economic development activities in the Bryant College
- Foster interdisciplinary programs with the deans of other colleges;
- Enhance the reputation and viability of the seminary programs;
- Initiate and implement an enrollment management plan that is consistent with the University’s plan and aims to improve student recruitment and retention.
- Prepare annual report of the college
- Recommend to the VPAA all personnel actions, such as appointment, reappointment, promotion, leave, dismissals, transfer, resignation, and sabbatical.
- Mediate conflicts arising among faculty and their department chairs or program coordinators, faculty and staff, or faculty, staff, and students.
- Coordinate requests submitted by the academic unit, ensuring that they are aligned with the unit’s goals and presented to the appropriate university offices for approval in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that accurate and timely academic advising is provided to students in the college
- Serve on councils and committees and undertake projects assigned by the VPAA
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the VPAA and the President.
Educational / Work Experience
The candidate should have a Terminal degree with 3-4 years of working experience with a recognized university or reputable institutions. However, being a member of the AME Church is an added advantage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of employees
- A very good presentation skills
- Innovative & Take initiatives
- Team player
- Time oriented
- Results-oriented
