Academic Affairs Training Facilitator

Dallas International University; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A Christian University in Dallas is seeking a part-time Academic Affairs Training Facilitator to work closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs. The role involves planning and facilitating faculty training, collecting data on faculty needs, and training Academic Advisers on academic requirements. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work with diverse faculty members within a flexible part-time schedule of around 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in systems development and coordination.
• Good physical health is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate faculty training opportunities at least monthly.
• Collect and analyze data regarding faculty needs and performance.
• Train Academic Advisers on academic policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Ability to design and lead training in both group and individual settings

Ability to work effectively with faculty and administrators

Facility in using computers and software systems

Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex programs requirements

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Part Time - FTE 0.5 (20 hours per week), Seconded Member i , or Volunteer

Reports to

Dean of Academic Affairs

Location

On Campus

About Dallas International University

Dallas International University (DIU) is a Christian University and provides education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities. The university was established in 1998 and has developed into a level 5 accredited university. Our faculty have served and worked in more than 60 countries and bring practical insights into the classroom from cultures and languages around the world.

Job Overview

The DIU Academic Affairs Training Facilitator will work with DIU Dean of Academic Affairs to develop appropriate training opportunities for faculty members. He or she will be available to assist the Dean of Academic Affairs in creating faculty resource materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate faculty training opportunities at least monthly
• Become familiar with relevant institutional academic policies and procedures
• Collects, analyzes, and distributes relevant data regarding faculty needs, preferences, and performance for use in the development of training and institutional decisions.
• Understand the programs, courses, graduation requirements, paperwork and other pertinent details related to DIU’s academic goals for DIU’s students
• Train and work with the Academic Advisers so that they understand the programs, courses, policies, graduation requirements, paperwork and other pertinent details that they will need to advise DIU’s students
• Interact with faculty and administrators to enhance advising programs of students.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required
• At least two years of experience in systems development and coordination
• Facility in using computers and software systems and emerging technology platforms.
• Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex programs requirements, policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with faculty and administrators
• Ability to design and lead training in both group and individual settings
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Hours

• Part-time. Approximately 20 hours or less per week within normal working hours which are 9-5, Monday through Friday. The flexibility of hours worked may vary from week to week.

Physical Requirements

Good physical health is required. The position requires occasional, moderate physical effort.

i A seconded member is a paid employee from another institution who is loaned to DIU through a partnership agreement.

ii The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.