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

There are no full-time positions available at this time. Please check back again.

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

Acquisitions Coordinator — Part-Time

The J. Oliver Buswell Jr. Library at Covenant Theological Seminary is seeking a service-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as part-time Acquisitions Coordinator (25 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, research, and present recommendations for materials to be added to the library’s collection.
• Order and receive materials for the collection.
• Process materials in preparation for cataloging.
• Manage and fulfill interlibrary loan requests.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment.
• Assist with basic circulation functions, as needed.
• Respond to student and faculty questions about the library, including basic reference questions, as needed.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
• Interest in and some knowledge of the literature of Christian theology, biblical studies, pastoral ministry, church history, Presbyterianism, etc.
• Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, students, faculty, and visitors.
• 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 environment, preferably in technical services.
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Sierra ILS, particularly the acquisitions module.
• Experience with OCLC WorldShare ILL.
• A degree, or coursework, in theology, biblical studies, or a related discipline; or a degree in library science.

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

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

Posted 2018.10.11

PART-TIME STUDENT/NON-STUDENT WORKER POSITIONS

There are no part-time student/non-student worker positions available at this time. Please check back again.