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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

Open Part-Time Positions

student life coordinator

The Student Life Department of Covenant Theological Seminary seeks a part-time (20 hours per week) Office Coordinator. This position offers a high level of administrative support and event coordination to the Dean and Associate Dean of Students in the performance of their duties. 

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as primary administrator for the Student Life Department, including:

  • Coordinating the internal operations of the Student Life Department

  • Primary contact for incoming requests from Covenant Seminary Staff and Students.

  • Primary contact for incoming requests from agencies outside of Covenant Seminary.

  • Assist Student Organizations with event logistics, meeting spaces, and financial operations

  • Coordination of tasks for Student Life Events, New Student Orientations, Graduation Celebration, Hybrid Weeks, Annual Church Fair, and Ministry Lunches.

  • Complete preparation for weekly meetings, group meetings, and conference calls,

  • Other daily tasks and clerical needs for the Student Life Section

  • Recorder of minutes during Student Life Section Meetings

• Provide administrative support for the Student Life Department

• Capacity to learn and work with the Seminary's internal data systems and a range of departmental and interdepartmental procedures

• Offering administrative support to the following areas:

  • Log Cabin

  • Chapel

  • International Students

  • Online Student Care

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must provide a high degree of organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, and ability to prioritize projects, balancing both short-term and long-term projects assigned. 

• This position requires the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a gracious and winsome manner.

• The candidate must exhibit strong administrative skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and exhibit poise in serving in a variety of situations.

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to mark.mcelmurry@covenantseminary.edu. Upon request, applicants must provide a written statement of Christian faith in keeping with the mission of the Seminary.

Posted 2026.04.22

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. See full job description here.

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

Posted 2025.12.01