Director & Coordinator of Academic Affairs

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.

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