Program Specialist - Theological Education Collaborative - Grant Funded Position

Program Specialist
- Theological Education Collaborative
- Grant Funded Position

Position Title Program Specialist
- Theological Education Collaborative
- Grant Funded Position

Position Category

Position Category Staff (Non-Exempt)

FLSA

FLSA Non-exempt

FTE

FTE 0.50 (project end date Mar 2030)

Location

Location Remote

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Non-Degree Programs at PLTS , the Program Specialist for the Theological Education Collaborative Grant will perform a variety of responsibilities, including building PLTS’s online presence in the Collaborative; designing training and communication plans; corresponding with adult learners and grant partners; and administrative support duties.

Representative Duties

• Carries and communicates the vision of the Theological Education Collaborative Grant. E
• Builds PLTS’s online presence in the Collaborative. E
• Designs training for instructors and users that is responsive to feedback from adult learners. E
• Designs communication and marketing plans for PLTS presence in the Collaborative. E
• Corresponds with adult learners and grant partners. E
• Creates written and visual material to describe and promote PLTS presence in the Collaborative. E
• Prepares expense reports, grant reports, handling purchase receipts and maintaining budget details and other forms on behalf of the Director. E
• Provides direct support and assistance to the Director of Non-Degree Programs at PLTS for the grant. E
• Performs a variety of administrative and clerical support duties to support the Theological Education Collaborative grant by professionally and effectively communicating with various stakeholders, staff, other departments, and clients performing duties, such as: answers telephones; relays messages to appropriate personnel; screens and routes calls; and provides information to staff. E
• Organizing and preparing documents, including proofing and development of documentation processes. E
• Provides technical support and other technology as needed. E
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Of

• Website infrastructure and communication.
• Best practices and standards related to storytelling in communications and marketing.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• High level knowledge and experience of Excel and/or Google Spreadsheets.
• Record-keeping, filing, and information organizing techniques.
• Word, Publisher, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Drive and internet searches.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations of people.
• Issues surrounding socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, religious, ability, and ethnic diversity both nationally and internationally.
• Public relations and customer service techniques.

Ability To

• Utilize excellent organizational skills.
• Effectively handle multiple projects and tasks independently with consistent follow-through.
• Use interpersonal skills such as tact, patience, respect, and courtesy.
• Work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment
• Communicate in a poised and professional manner with a diverse individuals over the telephone, in written correspondence, and in person
• Operate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, while having the flexibility to adhere to changing deadlines and priorities
• Provide the highest level of customer service to external and internal constituencies
• Complete assigned duties with…