Director & Coordinator of Academic Affairs - Theological Studies
Kairos Pacific University (KPU)
Location: 2681 Walnut Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
Position: Part-Time Administrative Appointment | 20-30 hours/week Work Location: On Campus
Reports to: Dr. Grace Kim, Vice President
Email: g.kim@kairos.aeu.edu
About Kairos Pacific University
Kairos Pacific University is a Christian university committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and preparing students for faithful service to the Church and society. KPU is seeking qualified and spiritually mature professionals to join our academic leadership team.
We especially welcome pastors and ministry leaders with experience in higher education, theological education, or academic administration. Current pastors are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
KPU is seeking an Academic Director and Academic Coordinator to support and strengthen the university's academic operations in Theological Studies.
The Academic Director provides academic leadership, faculty coordination, program oversight, and administrative support. The Academic Coordinator assists with day-to-day academic operations, faculty and student communication, scheduling, and academic administration.
These positions work closely with the Vice President, academic deans, program directors, faculty, and administrative staff to promote academic quality, faculty effectiveness, student success, and accreditation compliance.
Minimum Qualifications Academic Director
- Master's degree or higher; doctoral degree preferred
- Experience in higher education, theological education, or academic administration
Academic Coordinator
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Experience in academic administration, ministry, higher education, or a related field
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate faculty assignments, course schedules, syllabi, and semester preparation
- Serve as a liaison among faculty, teaching assistants, students, and academic administration
- Support faculty orientation, meetings, communication, and professional development
- Assist with academic advising and monitor student academic progress
- Supervise and support teaching assistants
- Coordinate academic records, reports, and degree-completion tracking
- Support student retention, academic intervention, and successful degree completion
- Assist with curriculum assessment and continuous academic improvement
- Support ABHE and ATS accreditation documentation and compliance
- Maintain accurate academic documentation and institutional records
- Collaborate with the Registrar, Admissions, Student Services, deans, and program directors
- Represent KPU in academic partnerships, professional meetings, churches, and ministry organizations as assigned
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- A committed Christian with strong spiritual maturity
- A pastor or experienced ministry leader preferred
- Experienced in higher education or theological education
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- An effective communicator and collaborative team member
- Passionate about faculty development and student success
- Familiar with academic policies, accreditation, and online learning environments
Work Schedule
This is a part-time, on-campus position of approximately 20-30 hours per week. The specific schedule will be determined in consultation with the Vice President based on university needs.
Why Join KPU?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing Christian university. The successful candidate will work directly with university leadership and help shape academic quality, faculty effectiveness, student success, and the future of KPU's theological education programs.
How to Apply
Please submit the following to g.kim@kairos.aeu.edu:
- CV or Resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Christian Faith or Ministry Philosophy
Pastors and ministry leaders with higher-education experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of any protected category by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).
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