DMin Project Coach & Associate Director

Andrews International; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews International is seeking a Doctor of Ministry Program Project Coach/Associate Director (DMin), a full-time faculty role (75-100%). The position supports participants and advisors to improve the writing quality of professional dissertations and ensures project success under the DMin director.

A doctoral degree and 5–10 years in ministry/theological education are required, with strong research and writing skills. Pastoral experience is valuable, and SDA affiliation is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of ministry and theological education experience.
• Experience in research and academic writing required.
• Pastoral experience is highly valuable.
• Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Responsibilities

• Act as acting Director when needed.
• Conduct orientation for new cohorts (Spanish and English).
• Chair defenses as needed.
• Archive approved proposals for future reference.
• Create and distribute staff meeting agendas.
• Coordinate with Spanish DMin coordinator for new concentrations and cohorts.
• Pre-screen project proposals for proper style, formatting, and academic writing issues.
• Provide coaching to participants before the Project Proposal Subcommittee review.
• Distribute proposals to Subcommittee one week prior to meetings.
• Forward Subcommittee recommendations to the DMin Committee.
• Correspond with participants and advisors regarding DMin Subcommittee actions.
• Serve on the IRB committee and process IRB applications.
• Schedule meetings and keep minutes for the Subcommittee.
• Teach the Professional Dissertation Seminar and Field Research Methods Seminar (EN/ES).
• Update the DMin Project Writing Manual (English and Spanish).
• Develop resources to assist participants in writing dissertations.
• Coordinate advisors and recruit/orient/train advisors.
• Maintain an updated list of available DMin advisors.
• Update Advisors Handbook.
• Develop resources to assist advisors in their duties.
• Prepare packets and schedule students for Advancement to Candidacy.
• Advise a usual faculty load of DMin participants.
• Ensure assessment data from defense rubrics is submitted timely.
• Contribute to the DMin website regarding projects.
• Provide updated master schedule information.
• Remind advisors of schedule changes.
• Post jobs, screen resumes, and recommend top applicants when vacancies arise.
• Other tasks as assigned by the director.

Skills

Administrative skills

People skills

Academic writing

Spanish language

Portuguese language

Dissertation editing

Teaching / classroom instruction

Professional growth

Education

PhD or DMin

Theological education

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Andrews International is seeking a Doctor of Ministry Program Project Coach/Associate Director (DMin), a full-time faculty role (75-100%). The position supports participants and advisors to improve the writing quality of professional dissertations and ensures project success under the DMin director.

A doctoral degree and 5–10 years in ministry/theological education are required, with strong research and writing skills. Pastoral experience is valuable, and SDA affiliation is required.