Job Summary:

Reporting to the Shaw University Divinity School (SUDS), the Director of the Nurturing Children and Youth will oversee the Nurturing Children Out-of-the-Mouth-of-Babes (NCOMB) project and is responsible for implementing church engagement project activities and events for non-degree theological education. The Director position involves teaching and program development to achieve strategic goals, culminating in numerical growth in congregational affiliates for CACE and capstone certificates in congregational ministry for the participants. Other responsibilities include project management and teaching courses related to practical theology and theological studies; the required teaching is two assigned courses per academic year. The Director works closely with internal/external stakeholders and the Dean of SUDS to achieve benchmarks and ensure successful outcomes that align with the mission of Shaw University, and the goals of SUDS; the Director must be acquainted with excellence in theological education, the Black church culture, and emerging Church mission and ministry trends and have the ability to work a varying schedule that will, at times, include working during the day, evenings, and weekends to engage church participants in SUDS projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations and fieldwork of the Nurturing Children: Out of The Mouth of Babes project for the School of Divinity.


• Supervise and direct student and non-student interns to deliver project activities.


• Build strategic partnerships and collaborations with Black churches to build capacity for revitalizing congregational life with the support of SUDS.


• Establish the use of assessment tools for program development and evaluation for Black church and congregational development.


• Establish local, national, and international partnerships for the new children and youth projects.


• Collaborate to create certification programs for ministry leaders and practitioners addressing the needs of children and youth.


• Develop relationships with congregations statewide and nationally to support recruitment and fundraising goals for the School of Divinity and its outreach theological education for church leaders.


• Provide oversight of daily operations and facilitation of the certificate programs with varied site coordinators, instructors, and students.


• Facilitate training of site coordinators and


• Assessment research, analysis, and reporting to support academic theological education.


• Promote faculty and staff participation in the engagement of pastors, congregations, and denominational leadership with SUDS.


• Help plan and coordinate programs/events/conferences/meetings that support


• Generate appropriate weekly, quarterly, and annual reports for the


• Other related duties as

Supervisory Responsibilities

Project administrative staff and student workers.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• DMIN, PhD or ABD in fields related to religion, theology, biblical studies, ministry, church administration, and church history.


• 3-5 years of experience in higher education leadership and the local Black Church leadership


• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational


• Demonstrated proficiency in proposal and report


• Knowledgeable of the field of Black Church studies


• Knowledgeable of emerging trends in the religious landscape in


• A valid driver license issued by a government agency from a U.S. state or territory.


• Familiarity with the characteristics of a private, religious-affiliated liberal arts university is

Five Specific Competencies

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.  Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.  Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.  The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.