Associate II - Educational Institutions

Denominational Identity & Formation Regular Full-Time US

2 days ago Requisition

The national offices of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation (“A Corp”) “PC(USA)”,based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people.

This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Presbyterian Life & Witness, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.

Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.

The General Assembly’s Presbyterian Life & Witness (PL&W) is called as a partner to convene, connect, equip, and empower the whole church as disciples journeying toward God’s wholeness – in the PC(USA) and beyond. Justice, love, equity, and inclusion (representation and full participation) are core and foundational values already embedded in the theology, polity, and confessional life of the PC(USA). The four values below are how the PL&W lives out those foundational commitments:
Nimble, Trustworthy, Learning, Courageous.

This position is an Individual Contributor who performs complex to highly complex non-routine duties. Responsibilities that coordinate work of a specific program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities of a larger program or ministry are carried out to achieve specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs, directs and coordinates program activities. Confers and/or collaborates both internally and externally on projects or to educate/communicate programmatic information.

Prepares and/or reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress and make modifications or changes in methodology as required to attain objectives.

Uses discretion and independent judgment in completing activities. Operates under general supervision. This position provides thoughtful leadership to the ongoing relationship between Presbyterian Life & Witness and the educational institutions of the PC(U.S.A.). This role advances the mission of Presbyterian Life & Witness by strengthening the networks that support the education and formation of students.

Strategic Leadership and Institutional Consultation:Provides strategic leadership to strengthen the partnership between Presbyterian-related educational institutions and the denomination. Cultivates collaboration among institutional, ecclesial, and agency leaders; anticipates and leads in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities; and advances ministry that enhances institutional vitality and mission effectiveness.

Relationship Stewardship and Partnership Development: Serves as the primary liaison to the associated organizations that support Presbyterian-related educational institutions. Builds and sustains trusted relationships with institutional leaders and church leaders, strengthens communication and mutual accountability, and foster collaborative partnerships that advance shared ministry goals and outcomes

Program Leadership and Governance Support: Provides leadership, coordination, and administrative support for the Committee on Theological Education (COTE) and the President’s Roundtable,…