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Academics Coordinator
Covenant Seminary is seeking a part-time (26 hours/week) Academics Coordinator to serve the Seminary and its students through timely management of its administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities for this position involve: management of long-term projects and the fulfillment of short-term tasks, including administrating the hiring process for part-time Academics employees, preparing remuneration paperwork, coordinating events, taking minutes, interfacing with other departments to gather data for reports, and building the academic calendar. This position will work closely with the Dean of Academic Administration and the Vice President of Academics.
Skills and Qualifications:
A desire to serve Jesus Christ
Planning and implementing long-term projects
Initiative and problem solving
Ability to handle confidential matters
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Adept with numbers and able to handle financial tasks such as preparing remunerations and processing reimbursements
Commitment to conveying respect and value to all individuals
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Jessie Swigart, Dean of Academic Administration, at jessie.swigart@covenantseminary.edu by Tuesday, February 25.
Posted 2025.02.13
Acquisitions Coordinator - Buswell library
The J. Oliver Buswell Jr Library at Covenant Seminary seeks a part-time Acquisitions Coordinator to join the dynamic library team where a passion for theology and a commitment to excellent service help shape a diverse collection for our community.
Position Overview:
The Acquisitions Coordinator, working 25 hours/week, is responsible for:
Researching and recommending books and materials for acquisition.
Ordering and receiving selected items.
Preparing new items for cataloging.
Processing interlibrary loan requests.
Collaborating with library staff to enhance resource offerings.
Qualifications:
Required:
Familiarity with theology, biblical studies, and other areas of the Seminary’s curriculum.
Basic knowledge of relevant publishers.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in acquisitions or library services.
Familiarity with library cataloging systems.
Pay: $18–21 per hour
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Steve Jamieson, Library Director, at steve.jamieson@covenantseminary.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Posted 2025.01.30
Chapel Coordinator
The Office of the Dean of Students at Covenant Seminary is seeking applications for the position of Chapel Coordinator. This is a part-time position planning and leading chapel services. We value team cooperation, commitment to excellent work, and dedication to the Seminary’s mission of training pastors and leaders for Christ’s church and Kingdom.
Department Goals and Responsibilities
The Office of the Dean of Students represents Covenant Theological Seminary to all students residentially or online. The Chapel Coordinator serves student life by leading the weekly chapel services of the seminary through helping plan the liturgy for worship, coordinating the music and worship team, and assisting in special events (e.g. convocation, commencement, day of prayer, etc.). In addition, the Chapel Coordinator is committed to the mission and vision of Covenant Theological Seminary and exemplifies characteristics of a biblical leader. The Chapel Coordinator will be reviewed annually after the Spring semester.
Pay: Pay for the Chapel Coordinator position is hourly and will require 10–15 hours of work per week each semester.
Position Responsibilities
Work with the Dean of Students and the chapel committee to execute the chapel services.
Assure that the AV (including PowerPoint or Keynote) for all chapel services is in good order.
Use Planning Center for chapel service communication.
Meet with and screen interested students for serving in chapel services.
Plan, organize, and coordinate other on-campus and online recruitment events as requested.
Participate and play an active role in Covenant Seminary’s student events.
Coordinate with the Communications department concerning chapel services.
Minimun Qualifications
Exhibits excellent personal relationship, communication, and public speaking skills.
Previous worship leading experience including playing an instrument.
Strong time management skills, adaptable, and works well independently.
Adaptable to different situations.
Has strong computer skills and is able to learn to use PowerPoint/Keynote and basic AV knowledge.
Has strong character, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Possesses theological awareness.
Preferred Qualifications
Enjoys a variety of worship styles.
Positive personality.
Faithfulness and dependability.
Student enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary.
Self-motivated.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to robert.kim@covenantseminary.edu.
Posted 2024.12.12
Admissions Counselor
The Department of Admissions at Covenant Seminary is seeking applications for a part-time (20 hrs./week) Admissions Counselor. We value team cooperation, commitment to excellent work, and dedication to the Seminary’s mission of training pastors and leaders for Christ’s church and Kingdom.
Department Goals and Responsibilities
The Admissions Counselor represents Covenant Theological Seminary to prospective students, applicants, and incoming students; identifies and serves prospective students by informing them of Seminary programs, admissions processes, seminary life, financial aid, and encouraging them to apply; and helps applicants submit all necessary credentials for admission, evaluates applicants for admission, and facilitates the matriculation of accepted applicants. In addition, all Admissions Counselors are responsible for representing the Seminary in the field to the public.
Position Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Admissions and the Senior Director of Enrollment Management to execute and implement the strategic enrollment plan.
Collaborate and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts.
Manage admissions accounts to guide applicants through the application process, counsel them regarding degree program choice, and facilitate the matriculation of accepted students.
Use the Customer Relationship Management system to help keep track of communication to prospective students and necessary data for reporting for each applicant.
Review prospective student applications for admission.
Research and verify the accuracy of application information. Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information
Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed.
Meet with prospective students through scheduled appointments to introduce them to the seminary, give counsel regarding degree program choice, answer questions, and provide a tour of the campus.
Plan and coordinate Preview Days and new student orientations with various departments and delegating tasks among teams.
Coordinate campus visits.
Represent the Seminary on field visits, including transportation, setup, and takedown of Seminary recruiting displays and publications; reinforce Seminary ties on such field trips (e.g., with alumni and college faculty).
Plan, organize, and coordinate other on-campus and online recruitment events as requested.
Participate and play an active role in Covenant Seminary’s student events.
Train other Admissions Team and Student Ambassadors on campus tours etiquette and procedures.
Carry out additional special events or projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions and the Senior Director of Enrollment Management.
Minimum Qualifications
Exhibits excellent personal relationship, communication, and public speaking skills.
Strong time management skills, adaptable, and works well independently.
Adaptable to different situations.
Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the desire to serve prospective students.
Has strong computer skills and is able to learn to use Slate CRM and Office 365 products.
Has strong character, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Possesses theological awareness.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous sales or marketing experience.
Positive personality.
Faithfulness and dependability.
Student enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary.
Self-motivated.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to admissions@covenantseminary.edu.
Posted 2024.09.27
Open Full-Time Positions
Director of Information Technology Services
Covenant Seminary is seeking and full-time director of information technology services. Primary responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and management for the Information Technology Services department, supervising and coordinating the activities of the network infrastructure, applications, audio video systems, helpdesk support and future development. This position reports to the vice president of business and finance.
Requirements
The qualified candidate will:
Have related undergraduate degree and/or experience.
Have management experience.
Be passionate about Covenant Theological Seminary: its people, purpose, values, and mission.
Have a commitment to Gospel-centered, personal holiness and relationships, marked by both integrity and interpersonal warmth.
Maintain a calm, non-anxious presence, values and practices confidentiality.
Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact with all levels of management.
Have a thorough knowledge of personal computers, both hardware and operating systems, including both Windows-based and MacOS-based systems, with an ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve hardware and software problems.
Possess a working high-level knowledge of Internet protocols and services, network topologies, security, storage management, programming, and database administration and virtual infrastructures.
Have the ability to quickly learn modern and innovative technologies.
Possess good project management skills and experience.
Scope of Responsibilities
Collaborate with Seminary leadership and directors to ascertain strategic needs in one-on-one meetings. Cultivate awareness personally and among Seminary leaders of general higher education issues gained through higher education associations, publications, and networks.
Lead IT Services team in placing high value on excellent customer service. Monitor quality of customer service.
Ensure clear and prompt communication with all stakeholder groups.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, prioritize projects and decide project scope and timeline, create, and keep project documentation. Manage project time and scope to achieve targets. Assist key project personnel with completion of project tasks where able and by removing obstacles to successful completion. Maintain tight feedback loops with key stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
Develop and leverage networks with IT professionals in other organizations and seek useful professional development opportunities.
Cultivate a collaborative mindset within the IT Services team and across departments.
Provide IT Services staff with regular opportunities to develop their professional and interpersonal skills. Acquire new team members with appropriate hard and soft skills, as necessary. Encourage group collaboration to build unity within the team.
Understand strengths and weaknesses of IT Services team members. Encourage team members to take ownership of their areas of expertise and look for opportunities for their professional growth. Assist team members, when necessary, particularly with identified weaknesses.
Hold regular meetings with individual members and team to grow team cohesion, maintain situational awareness, and provide guidance and direction.
Ensure Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity (DR/BC) plans are up-to-date and tested on a regular basis. Assess institutional DR/BC needs by conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA). Prioritize security and protection of constituent personally identifiable information (PII) in technology initiatives and policy creation and enforcement.
Develop and maintain short and long-term (3-5 year) technology plan in collaboration with stakeholders and IT Services team. Give priority in funding and time to initiatives with demonstrable strategic business value.
Keep leadership team apprised of upcoming initiatives requiring funding above normal operational levels and work with VP of business and finance and Business Office to submit department budget annually and insure adequate funding.
Seek to balance Seminary’s need for excellent technology solutions and financial stewardship as well as long term supportability in technology initiatives and acquisitions.
Approve financially significant technology purchases and closely monitor general departmental spending adjusting as needed.
Manage vendor relationships and contract renewals. Perform vendor contract reviews with the assistance of the VP of business and finance and Seminary attorney.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Jason Robey, VP of Business and Finance, at jason.robey@covenantseminary.edu by Friday, February 28, 2025.
Posted 2025. 02.06
Student Advisor
Covenant Seminary seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) student advisor to serve our student body, both residential and online.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing academic counseling and support to Covenant Seminary students.
Maintaining student records.
Providing first-line support to students with questions regarding registration or advising in coordination with the Lead Advisor..
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
The candidate must be proficient in Word and Excel and must be comfortable utilizing student information system (SIS) software as a daily part of the job.
The candidate must also have exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in student advising.
Teamwork is an essential part of this position.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to registrar@covenantseminary.edu no later than January 31, 2025.
Posted 2025.01.13
Paul Kooistra Chair of World Missions
Covenant Theological Seminary invites applications and nominations for a full-time faculty appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to the Paul Kooistra Chair of World Missions. The position will start in the 2025 academic year (July 1 is the normal start date, though an August start date is also possible). Primary responsibilities will entail instruction in missiology and may include secondary instruction in theology, history, or apologetics. Instructional responsibilities encompass both residential and online classes, as well as potentially team-teaching in cross-disciplinary classes.
Requirements
The qualified candidate will:
have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as Missiology, Theology, Ethics, Biblical Studies, or Church History.
exhibit proficiency in cross-cultural and global missions as well as cultural assessment and engagement.
show evidence of teaching experience and promise of excellence in the classroom.
have demonstrated ability in research and scholarship.
have significant experience in ministry, with demonstrated character and ability to form God’s people.
Candidates must also be ordained or ordainable in the Presbyterian Church in America (seehttps://pcanet.org/about-the-pca/), and belong to, or be willing to belong to, a church in the Presbyterian Church in America.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to ava.cain@covenantseminary.edu, attention to: Dr. Brad Matthews, Dean of Faculty. The search will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by October 31, 2024, will receive fullest consideration. If potential candidates will be at the ETS, IBR, or SBL conference this fall (2024) please indicate so in the cover letter.
Posted 2024.09.05
Professor of Theology
Covenant Theological Seminary invites applications and nominations for a full-time faculty appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Theology, with a particular focus in the discipline of systematic theology. The position will start in the 2025 academic year (July 1 is the normal start date, though an August start date is also possible). Primary responsibilities will entail instruction in systematic theology and will likely include secondary instruction in church history and/or apologetics. Instructional responsibilities encompass both residential and online classes, as well as potential team-teaching in cross-disciplinary classes.
Requirements
The qualified candidate will:
have a doctoral degree in a theological discipline that equips them to teach in areas of systematic theology as well as cultural apologetics and/or church history.
exhibit skill in biblical exegesis.
show evidence of teaching experience and promise of excellence in the classroom.
have demonstrated ability in research and scholarship.
have significant experience in ministry, with demonstrated character and ability to form God’s people.
Candidates must also be ordained or ordainable in the Presbyterian Church in America (seehttps://pcanet.org/about-the-pca/), and belong to, or be willing to belong to, a church in the Presbyterian Church in America.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to ava.cain@covenantseminary.edu, attention to: Dr. Brad Matthews, Dean of Faculty. The search will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by October 31, 2024, will receive fullest consideration. If potential candidates will be at the ETS, IBR, or SBL conference this fall (2024) please indicate so in the cover letter.
Posted 2024.09.05
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