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

Technical Services Librarian — Full Time

The J. Oliver Buswell Jr. Library at Covenant Theological Seminary is seeking a service-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as full-time Technical Services Librarian. Start date: July 1, 2019.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform original descriptive and subject cataloging for library materials in a variety of formats, including print books, e-books, serials, audio, video, etc., using current cataloging standards (i.e., RDA and MARC) and Library of Congress subject classification.
• Perform copy cataloging utilizing the SkyRiver bibliographic utility and enhance records as needed to maintain high metadata quality standards.
• Create item records and assign Library of Congress call numbers.
• Maintain authority control.
• Formulate, implement, and optimize technical services policies and procedures in coordination with other library staff.
• Oversee interlibrary borrowing and lending activity through WorldShare ILL.
• Assist in aspects of collection development such as collection analysis, preservation, and de-selection.
• Supervise staff for acquisitions, materials processing, preservation, and interlibrary resource sharing.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment.

Required Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited school.
• A strong working knowledge of RDA, MARC, and Library of Congress classification.
• 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, the Internet, and library-related applications. 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

• Prior experience in an academic library, especially a theological library.
• Prior experience in technical services.
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Sierra ILS.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu.

Posted 2018.02.01

PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS

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

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