POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Director, New Braunfels Center New Braunfels, Texas Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test at any time. POSITION AVAILABLE: CLASSIFICATION: Director, New Braunfels Center Full-Time, Exempt Staff with full benefits including dependent tuition waivers POSTING DATE: November 16, 2017 EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: Immediately Expectations - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and core values of the university and must support the university s sincere religious beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. Additional information about the University is available at www.hputx.edu. Job Summary Provide supervision and support for the university s New Braunfels extension campus and assist the university provost with community and governmental relations in New Braunfels. Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications for applicants include an earned doctorate from an accredited university in an academic field taught by the university. At least three years of directly related experience is preferred. Application Procedure - To be considered, applicants must submit an Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs), a letter of application addressing in detail how they meet the position requirements, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Mr. Bill Fishback Associate Vice President for Business and Human Resources Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX 76801 Phone: (325) 649-8031 E-mail: hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 1
JOB DESCRIPTION Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test at any time. JOB TITLE: Director, New Braunfels Center DEPARTMENT: New Braunfels Center, New Braunfels, Texas REPORTS TO: Dr. Mark Tew, Provost, Howard Payne University CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt Staff PREPARED BY: Dr. Mark Tew DATE PREPARED: November 16, 2017 REVIEWED BY: Bill Fishback, Associate Vice President for Business and Human Resources DATE REVIEWED: November 16, 2017 Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University (hereafter, university) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission statement and core values of the university and must support the university s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. As a condition of employment, employees are paid deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of the statements above. Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Core Values of Howard Payne University - Seeking to engage the life of the mind and the life of the Spirit, Howard Payne University affirms that: God is the loving creator of all things and the author of all truth; Because God is the author of all truth, open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith and is to be wholly embraced; Because open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith, such efforts must proceed from rigorous academic standards and genuine commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; For open inquiry to contain rigorous academic standards and genuine Christian commitment, there must be at all times a supportive learning environment that affirms human dignity for all as created in the image of God; and Committing oneself to the teachings of Jesus will result in Christ-centered, God-honoring and humanity-serving life choices characterized by honesty, integrity, healthy lifestyles and personal responsibility. Page 1 of 6
Job Summary Provide supervision and support for the university s extension campus in New Braunfels and assist the university provost with community and governmental relations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. The university provost may assign duties in addition to those listed below. 1. Spiritual Leadership - Models and encourages a genuine relationship with Christ that permeates all areas of responsibilities. Communicates the Christ-centered emphasis of the university in all internal and external relationships. 2. Center Supervision - Provides supervision and support for the New Braunfels Center (hereafter, Center) through regular communication regarding university-wide updates and in developing and implementing strategic goals to include recruiting, marketing/advertising, increased academic programing, business/facility improvements, fundraising initiatives, and student development agendas. Provides monthly updates to university administration regarding Center activities. 3. Supervises all Center personnel. This involves holding regular staff meetings, assisting staff with necessary projects, and conducting annual performance reviews. 4. Coordinates with the university s provost and deans in all things related to the academic affairs of the Center to include: a. Development of the fall, spring, and summer schedules b. Coordination with faculty to create a textbook list for each semester c. Hiring/training and support of instructors d. New academic programming initiatives/proposals 5. Coordinates with the university s vice president for development and associate vice president for enrollment management in all things related to fund raising and student recruiting and retention for the Center. 6. Advises Center students each semester and coordinates with university offices to address course withdrawals, academic plan updates, overload requests, pre-requisite waivers, and student account settlements. 7. Develops and manages the annual Center overall budget. 8. Spends an appropriate amount of time in community relations activities on behalf of the Center (i.e., Chamber of Commerce events, associational and church programs, developing partnerships with area business and organizations, etc.). 9. Supervises and supports in coordination with the Center s admission counselor all graduate and undergraduate recruiting and admissions initiatives. This includes setting annual goals and assisting in recruiting programs/presentations as necessary. Page 2 of 6
10. Coordinates with the university s provost and vice-president of development to plan and implement fundraising initiatives to include: a. Providing oversight and support for the New Braunfels Center s event and development coordinator b. Growing and nurturing the Center advisory council c. Seeking individual donors to meet annual fundraising goals d. Planning and implementing with the Center s event and development coordinator all events (e.g. Annual 5K, The Big Give, Alumni and Friends Dinner, etc.) e. Planning and implementing initiatives for outreach to both Center and main campus alumni and friends, including the support and resource of the local alumni chapter f. Overseeing the awarding of existing and the development of new scholarships 11. Receives student complaints and/or concerns and coordinates with university officials to address situations promptly and appropriately. 12. Coordinates with the office of communications to plan and implement all advertising/publicity and marketing strategies. 13. Provides supervision of the Center s facility including the scheduling and ordering of regular cleaning and maintenance, the hiring of a facility monitor for evening classes, maintaining a key schedule, the ordering of new or replacement classroom furniture, and coordinating with the university s director of IT for all technology related issues. 14. Coordinates with Center staff to provide student activities and functions to support retention and growth. 15. Participates in strategic planning for the extension centers and university in coordination with university officials. This may include university representation on trustee committees and participation in administrative council retreats and planning meetings. The Director of the Center will also play a vital role in moving the center forward in the vision and plans of establishing a residential university campus. 16. Community and Governmental Relations As requested by the provost, participate in advocating and lobbying of community and governmental entities on behalf of and in the best interest of the Center. Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. 2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 3. Customer Service Effectively manages difficult or emotional situations; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds effectively and promptly to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Page 3 of 6
4. Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things. 5. Oral Communications Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 6. Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 7. Teamwork Balances department and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of the department above his/her own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone s efforts to succeed. 8. Visionary Leadership Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust and motivates others to perform well; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and students. Exhibits confidence in self and others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. 9. Change Management Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. 10. Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 11. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of the education market and our competition; Aligns work with the university s and the Center s strategic goals. 12. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves University resources. 13. Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds University values. 14. University Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the University s mission statement and core values; Benefits the University through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 15. Judgement Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Page 4 of 6
16. Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 17. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes and schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 18. Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 19. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 20. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds effectively to supervisor s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 21. Initiative - Takes appropriate independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 22. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. 1. Education and Experience Minimum qualifications for applicants include an earned doctorate from an accredited university in an academic field taught by the university. At least three years of directly related experience is preferred. 2. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to University trustees, administration, other employees and the public. 3. Math Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Page 5 of 6
4. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. 5. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers; Blackboard and Microsoft Office software. 6. License Must maintain a current Texas driver s license in order to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the university. 7. Other Qualifications Must maintain a valid Texas driver s license in order to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the University and the Center. 8. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds to carry textbooks, office equipment, etc. The employee must have close clear vision at 20 inches or less; distant vision at 20 feet or more; and ability to adjust focus. 9. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. By my signature below, I confirm I have read, understand and can meet all of the expectations and physical requirements in this Job Description. Signature Date Page 6 of 6