SUMMARY
Spring Arbor University is looking for an experienced and mission-driven leader to launch and build our Prison Education Program (PEP). This role collaborates with academic leadership and administrative offices to develop the necessary proposals to launch the program (a multi-month process), then will move to build and direct the program. The director will ensure that the program provides high-quality instruction and academic support services, strong student support, and that it meets university and accreditation standards. 

Part-time during proposal development stage, Moving to Full-time upon launch

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None currently. Additional staff may be added as the program grows.

QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or terminal degree is strongly preferred. (Bachelor’s degree only may be considered if the individual has a high level of experience related to the expected duties/abilities.)  Faculty rank may be granted based on academic credentials. Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and achieve LEIN clearance to access correctional facilities is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

A deep commitment to SAU’s mission and values is essential. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments is preferred. Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. 

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.