Director of Catholic Education Partnerships

Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, the Director of Catholic Education Partnerships, in a fixed term position, has overall responsibilities for the design, development, and implementation of programs that support the regular and ongoing work of teaching and learning in Catholic Schools. These Catholic Education Partnerships respond to the strategic initiative of the University to engage with Silicon Valley and the mission of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology (ECP) to serve society through the education of compassionate, competent and ethical professionals committed to meaningful and supportive engagement with people, schools and communities. A deep understanding of traditions of Jesuit Education, the purposes of Catholic Education in schools and of local and national programs that support these schools is critical to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Lead the design, development and implementation of a Teacher Education Program aligned with the ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) program at Notre Dame University in Indiana and the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE).
  2. Explore other Catholic School-based programs and determine how ECP and Santa Clara University (SCU) can partner with these entities to promote teaching and learning in Catholic Schools.
  3. Lead the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan for additional Catholic Education Partnership activities and update this plan annually.
  4. Develop and monitor a budget for Catholic Education Partnership Programs
  5. Other duties as assigned.

1. Lead the design, development and implementation of a Teacher Education Program aligned with the ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) program at Notre Dame University in Indiana and the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE).

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of ACE and UCCE
  • Design a plan for an ACE-like Program at Santa Clara University
  • Design recruitment and selection procedures
    • Design and implement a plan for the recruitment and application of teachers who will intern in Catholic Schools while completing a masters degree.
    • Design and implement selection criteria, a selection process and oversee the selection of participating intern teachers.
    • Work with Dioceses to secure teaching positions for the participants.
    • Work with Dioceses to secure housing for the participants.
  • Design, develop and implement a program that creates community building and spirituality development among participants.
    • Work with Campus Ministry and other University units to ensure the quality of the ACE-like Program.
  • Work with the Teacher Education Program to ensure that participants earn a Masters degree, are eligible for California teacher credential and become masterful teachers.
    • Work with the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC) to ensure that the program meets California teaching standards.
  • Develop and implement strategies to support the intern teachers.
  • Design, develop and implement an assessment strategy for the program and for the participants.
  • Attend UCCE meetings.

2. Explore other Catholic School-based programs and determine how ECP and Santa Clara University (SCU) can partner with these entities to promote teaching and learning in Catholic Schools.

  • Develop a plan to provide additional support to the new Cristo Rey High School in San Jose, especially about mentoring and mentor training.
  • Explore the school-based education needs of near-by Catholic Dioceses
  • Explore the programs of other institutions and organizations concerned with quality Catholic Education.
  • Lead the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan for additional Catholic Education Partnership activities and update annually
  • Develop and monitor a budget for Catholic Education Partnership Programs
  • Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

  1. Design, develop, implement and assess a program that aligns with the missions of Santa Clara University, the School of Education and Counseling Psychology and UCCE and the needs of local and regional Catholic Schools.
  2. Meet with multiple constituents including diocesan school officials, teachers, teaching interns, prospective teachers, service providers and potential funders.
  3. Maximize productivity through use of appropriate tools.
  4. Prepare progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
  5. Prepare and submits reports as requested and required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Working at a computer terminal.
  • Required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
  • Required to travel within a 200 mile radius
  • Require to attend national conferences

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.

Knowledge

• Appreciation for and understanding of the principles of Jesuit Education
• Familiarity with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing preferred.
• Familiarity with basics of budgeting and financial reporting preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to Catholic Schools including their mission, structure and function.
• An understanding of and a commitment to the UCCE values of service through teaching, community and spiritualty.
• Prior experience utilizing MS Office suite and Google apps on a daily basis.

Abilities

• Professional demeanor and ability to work with a diverse constituency
• Ability to manage complex processes and procedures with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound and appropriate judgment in a challenging work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends required

Education and/or Experience

  • Masters degree required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience required in progressively responsible positions in all aspects of program design, development, implementation and assessment.
  • Experience working with and promoting the professional and spiritual development of young adults.
  • Experience working with a wide range of constituents including university personnel, Church personnel, K-12 school personnel, potential funders and young adults.

Salary Information $60,992 per yea

About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California’s Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master’s, Ph.D., and law degrees.

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Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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