Assistant/Associate Director for Doctorate of Ministry


Job Identification: 20487
Posting Date: 06/01/2026, 08:52 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1621 S 3rd Street, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's 'Great Colleges to Work For'. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director for the Doctorate of Ministry program. The Assistant/Associate Director will work with the Executive Director as Truett Seminary's Doctor of Ministry program continues to develop and grow in size and number of locations. The main function of the Assistant/Associate Director is to ensure that the many and multifaceted elements of Truett's Professional Doctoral program will run smoothly and enable the highest possible level of student success. This is management that will require the ability to function without detailed supervision of daily tasks. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Doctor of Ministry program serving approximately 135+ students, 40+ teaching faculty/adjuncts, and 70+ field supervisors and academic supervisors, as well as helping to recruit new students and advise current students from admission to graduation. The Assistant/Associate Director will be supported by a Program Coordinator who helps with the daily administrative tasks of the program, the collaboration with other departments, and the integration with existing Truett systems.

A Master's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Doctoral degree and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another. Baylor reserves the right to hire into the Assistant or Associate Director classification.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Run the day-to-day operations of the DMin program and office including the following
  
  • Interaction with students and faculty related to their questions and the completion of their various tasks
    
  • Assist in recruitment and student advisement from enrollment to graduation
    
  • Conduct program assessment, curriculum guidance, seminar scheduling, the ongoing evaluation and improvement of systems and processes, including the hiring procedures for all adjunct faculty (i.e., field supervisors, seminar instructors, covenant group leaders), etc
    
  • Work with and advise faculty (both Truett and adjunct) on issues related to syllabus development, seminar scheduling and preparation, student interaction, etc
    
• Supervise the Program Coordinator: Oversee and supervise all record keeping including questions related to various Baylor programs like Slate, CIM, CLSS, Banner, Bearweb, ChairSIS, Interfolio, and Ignite
  
• Guide the IGS (Individually Guided Studies) elements of the DMin program
  
• Assist the Executive Director in assigning and recording IGS related tasks
  
• Assist the Executive Director in managing the planning and implementation of new program sites and delivery approaches
  
• Help develop various forms, guidance sheets, promotions, events, etc
  
• Ensure that all internal (Baylor) and external (ATS, SACSCOC) policies are followed
  
• Coordinate with liaisons at various program sites outside of Waco (currently: Amarillo, San Antonio, Houston, and Falls Church, VA).
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
  
• Ability to comply with university policies
  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.


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About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.

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