ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Perkins School of Theology is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. The faculty and staff of Perkins are committed to our mission of equipping persons for faithful leadership and Christian ministry in a changing church and society. Students study with a faculty, diverse both culturally and in theological perspective, in the School’s graduate degree and certificate studies programs. Perkins is Wesleyan by tradition, United Methodist by affiliation, inclusive of diverse Christian expressions, and welcoming of all. The oldest graduate professional School at Southern Methodist University, Perkins embraces its setting in the Southwestern United States while seeking to make theological education accessible, through in-person, hybrid, and distance learning, to students from the region, the nation, and around the world.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience engaging with religious communities preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate ability to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion and sensitivity to a diverse student population is essential.
Candidate knowledge of financial reconciliations preferred. Exposure to a theological education is a plus.
Candidate ability to plan and execute events is also preferred.
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• STUDENT SUPPORT: This includes planning, implementing, and evaluating programming and community-building opportunities for students. Manage communication with students about programming, conference opportunities, scholarships, job opportunities, and other tasks.
• STUDENT RECRUITMENT: Manage process of contacting and connecting prospective students with appropriate program directors, faculty or admissions staff in coordination with the Office of Enrollment Management.
• ADMINISTRATION: Manage databases for programs, including database of active prospective students (through SLATE), community partners, alumni and board members. Manage travel logistics for guest speakers. Manage calendar of events and meetings. Plan and coordinate meetings related to programmatic centers. Compile monthly and semester reports of activities. Maintain records.
• FINANCIAL: Initiate financial (budget) transactions related to the ongoing business of the programs for the directors, including but not limited to: Student travel awards, speaker fees, sponsorships, student internships, and invoices. Work with Directors, Financial Business Manager, and Development office in program budget and grant submission/reporting.
• EVENT PLANNING: Manage planning process for special event logistics, chapel services, and meetings of related advisory groups. In coordination with the Associate Dean’s Office, assist with planning Contextual Learning Intensives that intersect with these programmatic centers.
• MARKETING: Manage the design, ordering, assembling, updating, and distributing processes of all printed materials. Manage webpages, email communication, and social media strategy in coordination with Perkins Marketing & Communications.
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Work with Directors to ensure representation at special events and other promotion/recruitment events. Maintain a yearly calendar of events of partner churches and organizations; build and manage partnerships with churches, pastors, campus, ministries, religion faculty, feeder schools. and help determine sponsorship priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional weekend hours may be needed for events.
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