Vice President of Traditional Undergraduate Business Unit

Position:              Vice President of Traditional Undergraduate Business Unit

Department:      President’s Leadership Team

Reports to:          President 

Job Summary:  This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and management of traditional undergraduate programs in a student-focused, entrepreneurial, financially viable way, under the direction of the President.

DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION:  GENERAL

Institutional Context - An understanding of Lancaster Bible College and its place in the non-profit educational world.

• An understanding of the forces and dynamics involving higher education and a more specific understanding of Biblical higher education.
• A dedication to the mission of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School.
• An awareness of the operation and philosophy of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduation School.
• An understanding of the organizational structure of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduation School College and its various departments, sites, and educational delivery methods 

Personal Qualities - This is a description of the background of a candidate who is prepared to lead at this level of responsibility.

• Proactive – able to anticipate the changing dynamics and emerging opportunities in Biblical higher education.
• Growth oriented – desiring to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• Developmental – able to inspire, lead and develop employees, both spiritually and professionally.
• Professional – able to create a professional Christian atmosphere in internal and external relationships and to present a professional appearance.
• Team oriented – cooperative and willing to serve as a collaborative leader and as a member of a cohesive senior leadership team.
• Decisive – able to make and implement difficult decisions in a complex environment.
• Trustworthy – able to handle highly confidential matters in a professional and God-honoring manner.
• Relational – gifted with strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural intelligence.
• Leader-follower – aligned with the President in intent and deed.
• Positive – builds confidence, reflects well on the President, lifts people in prayer.

Spiritual Qualities – these qualities demonstrate a desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ.

• Personal Relationship – an identifiable salvation experience.
• Growth – a pattern of spiritual development characterized by prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance at a local church or involvement in church ministry.
• Ministry – a commitment to ministry and encouragement of others toward the same.

DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION:  SPECIFIC

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop staff in accordance with LBC|Capital policy.
• Maintain a profitable operation by managing the budget and staff
• Build a thriving and growing student enrollment.

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree (mandatory, doctorate preferred) in Education, Business, or related fields of study
• Leadership experience in a Christian higher education environment or a Christian organization
• Academic teaching experience at the undergraduate level (mandatory, master’s or doctorate level preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Leadership: 

• Lead and expand the mission and vision of the Traditional Undergraduate business unit to continue developing a premier, mission--focused, nationally recognized institution.
• Provide effective and efficient administration as demonstrated by growing student enrollment and sustainable profitability.
• Create an operational culture characterized by honesty, transparency, integrity, and love.

Ensure the staff composition reflect the Kingdom of God.

Management: 

• Manage the daily operations and revenue generation of the unit ensuring its continual growth.
• Lead, guide, direct, and evaluate the work of direct reports.

Finance:

• Oversee the budget planning and monthly performance of the business unit against its forecast.
• Evaluate the success of the business unit in achieving its goals and formulate plans to correct any issues if the unit is not achieving them.

Growth: 

• Meet recruitment goals by recruiting students locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, with special emphasis on the Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia markets.
• Meet regularly with Marketing to assess the effectiveness of the business unit’s Marketing plan against its enrollment goals.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships, both locally and nationally, that further the mission and vision of the traditional undergraduate program. l.
• Maintain awareness of peer and aspirant institutions, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, and new market sector developments and standards.

Student experience: 

• Work in collaboration with the Provost office to ensure high-quality accreditation, and regulatory standards are being met across the business unit’s current and future locations.
• Continually evaluate and work with direct reports and other functional areas to improve the student experience.
• Ensure the student body composition reflects or is moving towards reflecting the diversity of God’s Kingdom.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Athletics to ensure integration of the student athlete experience in the decision making of the broader traditional undergraduate experience on campus.
• Develop and ensure the delivery of high quality, “destination” traditional student experience consistent with the LBC|Capital mission and vision.

A Curriculum Vitae, Resume, letter of interest and a 1-2 page spiritual testimony may be submitted to peopleandculture@lbc.edu.