

Dr. Jane Schaefer
Assistant Dean
College of Business
Dr. Jane Schaefer
Subjects
- Organizational development, theory and behavior
- Executive Coaching
- Human relations
- Public administration
- Strategic planning
- Employability skills
- Higher education administration
- Innovation
- Planning programs for adult learners
- Program assessment and evaluation
- Nonprofit management
- Strengths-based leadership
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. in Education Leadership
Iowa State University - Master of Public Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Theology and Secondary Education
Creighton University
Experience
Jane has held executive leadership roles in higher education administration, non-profit human service administration, and teaching positions in secondary education and adjunct collegiate teaching. Her experience has encompassed family support services, workforce development, volunteer coordination, institutional strategic planning, institutional accreditation, academic program accreditation, community engagement/service-learning programs, academic program development, organizational development and change management initiatives, community partnerships and management consultancy.
Awards
Jane is a graduate of both Leadership Omaha and Leadership Columbus (Ohio). She is a Certified Professional Coach and Organizational Development Certified Professional.
Research
In addition to administration, her primary research interests are adult and continuing education and organizational development.