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Open Full-Time Positions

Associate Dean of students

The Covenant Theological Seminary is accepting applications for the full-time role of Associate Dean  (40 hrs/week with benefits). The position has a mid-summer start date. This position will assist in maintaining a commitment to the mission and purpose of Covenant Theological Seminary. The Associate Dean will provide nurture and care to Covenant students and their families with a primary focus on female students and spouses and will work within the Student Life department.  

Skills and qualifications:

• Gracious and sociable

• Teachable and flexible

• Supportive of the Covenant Theological Seminary vision, mission, and core values. 

• Personable

• Honors the Presbyterian Church in America and willingly engages churches, constituents, and agencies.

• Appreciates and is experienced in navigating the impact of an individual’s story on relationships and future ministries. 

• Administrative competency

• Passionate about spiritual formation and discipleship.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume and four references (two from direct reports, one from a co-worker, and one from someone you’ve helped in spiritual formation) to mark.mcelmurry@covenantseminary.edu. The search will continue until the position is filled, but applications received before July 1, 2026, will receive the fullest consideration.

Posted 2026.05.04

Full-Time Maintenance Position

Covenant Seminary’s Facilities Maintenance Team has an immediate full-time opening. The position reports to the Director of Facility Maintenance. The primary responsibility of the maintenance technician is to maintain, repair, and service all aspects of the public and residential buildings on the seminary campus. The work assignments originate from work requests generated by resident students, faculty, or staff. 

This job is a good fit for those who have:

• prior maintenance training or experience

• aptitude for trouble shooting and repair work

• ability to establish priorities and evaluate capability

• detail oriented and self-motivated to perform varying tasks

• respectful / customer service attitude

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Director of Facility Maintenance in assigning task to part time student staff.

• Perform maintenance and repair duties in campus Public and Residential Buildings..

• Work with and support Grounds, Housekeeping, Guest Services, and Events teams.

• Complete all tasks following Best Management Practices.

• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and communicate safety concerns with leadership.

• Assist in classroom and office furniture and equipment moves.

• Respond to Emergency Maintenance during off hours as needed.

• Assist in Event set-up and tear down as needed.

• Be available for emergency maintenance calls (water main breaks, flooding, power outages, etc.).

Physical Requirements: The ability tobend, squat, and work on your feet, and to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Experience: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills. 

• Previous experience in any of the building maintenance and construction trades is preferred.

• Ability to perform basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and painting repairs.

Training will be provided on the job to the right candidate.

Pay: Varies with experience, full benefits available

To Apply: Please send resume to Tim.Cole@covenantseminary.edu.

Note: A background check and driving report will be required.

Posted 2026.08.12

Open Part-Time Positions

Student Part-Time Maintenance Positions

Covenant Seminary’s Facilities Maintenance Team has immediate part-time openings for several student employee positions. This job is a good fit for those who have:

• Aptitude for repair work

• Trouble-shooting ability

• Respectful / customer service attitude

• Ability to learn from mistakes

Physical Requirements: The ability bend, squat, and work on your feet, and to lift and carry 25–50 lbs.

Experience: Previous experience in any of the building and construction trades is preferred. Training will be provided on the job to the right candidate.

Pay: $16.00/hr

To Apply: Please send resume to Tim.Cole@covenantseminary.edu.

NOTE:A background check and driving report will be required.

Posted 2026.08.12

Student After Hours Maintenance Position 

Covenant Seminary’s Facilities Maintenance Team has animmediate part-time opening for a student position. The position is a paid, on-call position. A student living on campus is preferred to reduce response time to maintenance requests. The student switches off After Hours Duties every 2 weeks with another student. When on duty, the student needs to remain within 30 minutes of campus and carry an on-call phone provided by the Seminary. The on-call time is paid by a rent reduction of 50%.

This job is a good fit for those who have:

• Aptitude for repair work

• Trouble-shooting ability

• Respectful / customer service attitude

• Ability to learn from mistakes

Physical Requirements: The ability bend, squat, and work on your feet, and to lift and carry 25–50 lbs.

Experience: Previous experience in any of the building and construction trades is preferred. Training will be provided on the job to the right candidate.

Pay: Rent reduction after 2 hours, $16.00/hr.

To Apply: Please send resume to Tim.Cole@covenantseminary.edu.

NOTE:A background check and driving report will be required.

Posted 2026.08.12

Student Part-Time Leasing Manager

Covenant Seminary’s Facilities Maintenance Team has an immediate part-time opening for a part-time Housing Leasing Manager. The position requires the individual to:

• be the main contact for student housing information, requests, and leasing, and for scheduling move-ins and move-outs.

• communicate and coordinate with multiple departments (Admissions, Registrar, Business Office), and process deposits, lease payments, deposit refunds, and lease rates.

• update Housing Handbook annually.

• Update Housing Board for offsite housing.

This job is a good fit for those who is:

• organized and detail oriented

• has experience with spreadsheets and online payment systems

• respectful, with a customer service attitude

• able to communicate and coordinate with multiple departments to meet the needs of residential students.

Physical Requirements: 

• climb stairs, inspect apartments prior to move-ins and post move-out.

• ability to think on their feet and respond to numerous requests with equal concern and care.

Experience:

• previous experience in using Smartsheet or Excel spreadsheets to record and monitor student leases and monthly payments, account management, office management, and Customer Service.

• document review and updating.

Pay: $16.00/hr. (possible flexibility with experience)

To Apply: Please send resume to Brian.Skamra@covenantseminary.edu.

NOTE:A background check and driving report will be required.

Posted 2026.08.12

Campus Safety Student Part-Time Position

Covenant Seminary’s Campus Safety Team is currently seeking a student to join us part-time. The primary function of this job is unlocking public buildings on campus in the morning and locking up the buildings at night. Additionally, this role includes carrying an on-call phone. The phone is a 24/7 dispatcher service, provided by the Campus Safety Team. On days assigned to work on building security, the Campus Safety Student carries the dispatch phone to take phone calls and provide customer service to callers.

Duties

Opening & closing buildings and rooms per daily schedule:

• Open buildings and rooms prior to staff and student arrival.

• Identify and report on any safety, security, or maintenance related issues discovered during rounds on the grounds or in buildings.

• Ensure HVAC is heating or cooling when walking through buildings.

• Lock up buildings at the close of the day, ensuring that students exit the building at closing time.

Campus Safety Dispatcher: 

• Take phone calls and reply to voicemail.

• Take information from caller and assure a response.

• Respond if it is relevant to your area of responsibility, or contact appropriate response agent

Provide emergency response support when needed:

• Contact 911 for security concerns,

• Open Facilities for First Responder/Fire Personnel.

• Attend public safety training and drills as required.

Basic Requirements

• MUST LIVE ON CAMPUS while employed in this position.

• Clear communicator over the phone and in person.

• Observant of details and aware of surroundings.

• Maintains a courteous, customer service attitude.

Availability Requirements

• 2 to 3 days per week, both morning & evening shifts, for about 10 hours per week.

• Provide on-call accessibility during those 2 days of work (phone is provided).

Pay: $16.00/hr

To Apply: Send resume and questions to Brian.skamra@covenantseminary.edu

NOTE: A background check and driving record report will be required.

Posted 2026.08.12

GROUNDS MAINTENANCe

The CTS Facilities Department seeks a part-time worker to assist the Director of Grounds and Equipment in maintaining campus lawns and flower beds, helping with vehicle and equipment maintenance, keep up with trash and recyling bins, and assisting with other campus upkeep as needed.

To Apply: Contact Eric Kessels at eric.kessels@covenantseminary.edu.

Posted 2025.12.0