Contact

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu or Covenant Theological Seminary, Attn: Human Resources, 12330 Conway Road St. Louis, MO, 63141. Please indicate the specific position for which you are applying. Applications are kept on file for one year and will be considered if an appropriate position becomes available during that time.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Covenant Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability in admission to or employment in its educational programs or activities except as required by the doctrinal standards of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Inquiries regarding the application of non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Alice Evans, Vice President of Business and Finance, 12330 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314.434.4044, ext. 4053.

OUR MISSION AND BELIEFS

The purpose of Covenant Theological Seminary is to glorify the triune God by training his servants to WALK in God’s grace, MINISTER God’s Word, and EQUIP God’s people—all for God’s MISSION. As the denominational seminary the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), we profess and proclaim the historic Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and summarized in the Apostles’ Creed and the Statement of Faith of the National Association of Evangelicals. The Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, although subordinate to the Bible in their authority, set forth our understanding of biblical truth in a consistent, concise, and reliable form.

OPEN POSITIONS

FULL-TIME STAFF/FACULTY POSITIONS

IT Services Director

Covenant Theological Seminary seeks a full-time IT Services Director. This position provides strategic leadership and management for the Information Technology Services Department, including supervision and coordination of the activities of the network support, desktop support, and database/web support teams.

General Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction — Lead IT Strategic Advisory Committee, collaborating within Seminary leadership to ascertain strategic needs and higher education issues.
• Financial Management — Develop and maintain 3–5-year technology financial/procurement plan in collaboration with Seminary leadership and IT Services team, prioritizing funding and time with demonstrable business value.
• Team Leadership and Customer Satisfaction — Cultivate collaborative mindset within the ITS team and across departments, providing opportunity for developing professional and interpersonal skills and leading IT Services team in placing high value on excellent customer service.
• Project Management and Operations Supervision—Collaborate with key institutional stakeholders to prioritize projects, determine scope and timeline, create and maintain project documentation, and manage and assist key personnel toward timely project completion.

Knowledge/Experience Required

• College degree preferred or equivalent training or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to translate complex technical concepts into language accessible by non-technical people.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for working with project teams, faculty, staff, and students at all levels within the institution.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers, both hardware and operating systems, including both Windows-based and Macintosh-based systems.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve hardware and software problems.
• Working knowledge of Internet protocols and services, network protocols and services, security, storage management, programming, and database administration.
• Ability to quickly learn new hardware and software technologies.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Results oriented, creative problem solver.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Upon request, applicants must provide a written statement of Christian faith in keeping with the mission of the Seminary as outline on the Contact page of our website.

PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS

Operations Administrator – Part Time

The Operations Department at Covenant Seminary seeks to fill an Operations Administrator position.  This part-time position will include approximately 25 hours per week. The position offers a high level of support and confidentiality to both the Vice President of Business Administration and the Seminary Controller, along with others under their direction.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead administrator for the VP of Business Administration, including written and electronic communications, balancing both short-term and long-term projects assigned, managing daily tasks, and anticipating needs in the department.
• Offer a high level of support and confidentiality to the Business Office, assisting with monthly reconciliations and other projects as directed.
• Organize and provide support to ensure complete preparation for Board of Trustees activities, annual audits, staff meetings, scheduled meetings and conference calls.
• Create and foster an atmosphere of hospitality through coordination with other departments while planning, preparing, implementing, and closing events on a large and small scale

Experience
The successful candidate will:

• Possess the necessary intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and ability to prioritize projects.
• Exhibit strong organizational, administrative skills, and poise in serving in a variety of situations.
• Possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a gracious and winsome manner.
• Have experience in bookkeeping (preferred).

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Upon request, applicants must provide a written statement of Christian faith in keeping with the mission of the Seminary.

Posted 2018.10.11

Writing Center Coordinator — Part Time (10 hours per week)

The J. Oliver Buswell Jr. Library at Covenant Theological Seminary is seeking a service-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as part-time Writing Center Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire and supervise a team of peer writing tutors.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group writing tutorials.
• Respond to student questions about writing.
• Publicize the writing center’s services.
• Oversee the development of learning resources for student writers. Collect records and statistics in accordance with institutional policy.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
• Expertise and experience in the teaching of writing, or previous writing center employment.
• Familiarity with theological writing and seminary education.
• Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, students, and faculty.
• Analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with personal computers and the Internet. Working knowledge of standard office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capacity to adapt to a changing environment and to respond effectively to new needs and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications: A college degree in English, Writing, Communication, or similar.

Statement of Faith
As Covenant Seminary is the seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America, applicants must be able to provide a written statement of Christian faith in keeping with the mission of the Seminary.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted 2018.12.06

PART-TIME STUDENT WORKER POSITIONS

Event Support and Housekeeping Assistant (Part Time)

The Facilities team seeks a student or student spouse to serve as Event Support and Housekeeping Assistant, to start as soon as possible. This position will help coordinate and set up for routine and special events, along with special project work.

This opening is for 10-15 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be able to set a regular schedule that has room for some flexibility depending on the upcoming events. Most work is done during the work week, but occasional Saturdays may be required.

Experience: Previous event organization and / or coordination is preferred but not required.

Basic Requirements: The ability to communicate effectively, with a customer service attitude. Flexibility in schedule to adjust for special events. The ability to safely move and arrange furniture while paying close attention to detail.

To Apply: Send your resume as soon as possible to Tim Messer. In your e-mail, please indicate (1) the date you could start employment; and (2) the reason why you’re a good fit for the position. International students are encouraged to apply.

Posted 2018.01.08