Director of Programs

Job Purpose: The Director of Programs creates and facilitates programs, online educational offerings, and resource development for external learners and the broader public on behalf of Princeton Theological Seminary. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Continuing Education, this position will manage the design, build, and direct oversight of programs that focus on preaching, theological studies, and ministry practice (i.e. The Engle Institute of Preaching, the Princeton Seminar Series, etc.).

This position will coordinate and manage programming, manage program vendors, oversee budgets, build/train a roster of program facilitators, and oversee additional staff as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the Associate Dean to develop and facilitate a growing slate of programs (certificates, digital courses, and events) that serve key external audiences, including but not limited to the Engle Institute of Preaching, Princeton Seminar Series, the “CREATE” program, and the Certificate in Theology and Ministry. Manage key internal partner relationships and external vendors in a highly responsive, organized, and professional manner.

Manage, monitor, and facilitate the assessment plans for programs, working closely with campus partners. Oversee the ongoing development and refinement of programmatic initiatives, with particular focus on places where non-degree and degree programs can share learning, assessment practices, and content development.

Provide pastoral support for the Office of Continuing Education’s program and event participants, understanding role as a “leader to leaders.” Prioritize and implement practices of inclusion and hospitality to every person in the wider Princeton Seminary community, including participants, leaders, PTS colleagues, initial contacts, partners, and students. Cultivate and nurture relationships with key leaders in and among a growing network of ATS schools, institutions of higher learning, congregations, and collaborative organizations.

This includes established and emerging scholars, funders, and potential programmatic partners. Interpret and communicate the learning objectives of programs and offerings to academic, ecclesial, and organizational bodies in order to strengthen networks, promote the Seminary, and recruit program and event participants.

Work collaboratively with the Office of Continuing Education staff to facilitate administrative and operational leadership for programs and events. Operate as a liaison between the Office of Continuing Education and the Office of Marketing and Communications, working collaboratively to develop and implement marketing strategies for programs, events and initiatives. Manage, monitor, and enhance assessment practices of programs and events in alignment with the vision and goals of Princeton Theological Seminary.

Work closely with the Business Manager on event and program budgets to steward the Office of Continuing Education’s financial resources.

Manage various vendors associated with programs. Oversee additional staff in the Office of Continuing Education, as assigned. Recruit, train, support, and supervise student and part-time staff according to annual program, event, and project budgetary allotment and needs. Meet regularly with student workers and support staff. Manage office onboarding, logistics, and performance of all program-related staff, as assigned.

Serve on committees and task forces and perform occasional administrative duties that serve the wider institution of Princeton Seminary. Form and maintain…