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Current Job Openings
Interreligious Histories Position
Union Theological Seminary seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured appointment in Interreligious Histories.
We seek a historian with expertise in religious histories shaped by interreligious contact, conflict, and transformation. We are interested in applicants whose work focuses on global geographical contexts in any historical period. The position requires the teaching of Buddhism and Islam in conversation with other traditions and worldviews,and involves developing courses in interreligious histories. Experience with contemplative traditions and spiritual formation is desirable.
The successful candidate will make contributions of the highest quality in their area of expertise through teaching, scholarship, service, and public engagement, as well as through their involvement in shaping the future of Union’s Historical Studies and Interreligious Engagement fields. The position requires an experience in and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students and sensitivity to the broader formational needs of students in this religiously diverse community. It also entails active participation in faculty governance.
Teaching will include introductory and upper-level courses designed for students from a range of programs (MDiv, MA, STM, PhD) with varying backgrounds in religious traditions; teaching also includes occasional online courses for the Master of Arts in Social Justice. Faculty members support students through academic advising and research guidance (e.g., theses, independent readings and dissertations) and engage with students through events, theological conversation, and communal activities on a residential campus.
Union Theological Seminary, an equal opportunities employer, seeks a racially diverse, broadly representative faculty that is sensitive to cross-cultural and social justice issues. This position requires an earned doctorate in a relevant field or completion of all requirements for such a degree by the date of appointment.
Starting salary for Assistant Faculty – tenure track $63,000 plus housing.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, with an anticipated start date of July 2024.
Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes research interests, diversity commitments and teaching philosophy; this letter should be no more than 5 pages. In addition, please include a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Su Yon Pak, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean via
[email protected].
Subject line: Interreligious Histories Position
Reformation Era and Modern Christianities Position
Union Theological Seminary seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured appointment in Reformation-Era and Modern Christianities. We seek a historian whose expertise and teaching interests include Christian Reformations of the sixteenth century and early modern to modern Christianities, especially in Europe and North America. Candidates should have scholarly achievements and research publications appropriate to their rank and stage of career. The successful candidate will make scholarly contributions of the highest quality in their area of expertise, support students as a dedicated teacher and adviser, and be an active partner in shaping the future of Union’s Historical Studies field.
This appointment is supported by the Henry Luce III Chair in Reformation Church History, which may be awarded to a senior candidate upon appointment or awarded to a less senior candidate subsequently as part of an internal promotion. The position requires experience in and a commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students and sensitivity to the broader formational needs of students in this
religiously diverse community. The position also entails active participation in faculty governance and to the evolving needs of the historical field.
Teaching will include introductory and upper-level courses designed for students from a range of programs (MDiv, MA, STM, PhD) with varying backgrounds in religious traditions; teaching also includes occasional online courses for the Master of Arts in Social Justice. Courses should support students’ critical and creative encounters with various religious traditions in a school with Protestant Christian roots. The position involves teaching an annual historical survey course on forms of Christianity from 1500 to the present. The candidate will also be expected to develop upper-level history courses generally suited to MDiv, MA, STM, and PhD students whose levels of academic and personal familiarity with Christianity vary. Faculty members support students through academic advising and research guidance (e.g., theses, independent readings and dissertations) and engage with students through events, theological conversation, and communal activities on a residential campus.
Union Theological Seminary, an equal opportunities employer, seeks a racially diverse, broadly representative faculty that is sensitive to cross-cultural and social justice issues. This position requires an earned doctorate in a relevant field, or completion of all requirements for such a degree by the date of appointment.
Starting salary for Assistant Faculty – tenure track $63,000 plus housing.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, with an anticipated start date of July 2024.
Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes research interests, diversity commitments and teaching philosophy; this letter should be no more than 5 pages.
In addition, please include a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Su Yon Pak, Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Dean:
[email protected].
Subject line: Reformation Era and Modern Christianities
Controller
Duties/Responsibilities:
Financial/Accounting Operations & Infrastructure
- Lead UTS’s day-to-day accounting operations and supervise the general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bursar functions.
- Make sure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure that the accounting transactions, donor contributions, vendor payments, and employee wages are paid accurately, timely coded, and efficiently recorded in the General Ledger to facilitate the preparation of the Financial Statements.
- Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end financial closes.
- Prepare/review reconciliations monthly to include, but not limited to, bank accounts, investment accounts, and all balance sheet accounts, making journal entries as needed.
- Track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and the appropriate accounting for UTS endowment and investments.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with all GAAP, regulatory, and funding requirements.
- Oversee and recommend updates to internal policies, procedures, and systems and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee the annual audit.
Analysis & Reporting
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate internal and external reports and financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually; monitor progress toward plans and keep senior leadership abreast of UTS’s financial status and issue monthly reports to departmental managers.
- Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism and oversee cash accounting, including bank reconciliations, cash management, and routine cash flow needs.
- Coordinate and oversee revenue recognition and cash receipt process with the Development Department.
- Assist the CFO and UTS leadership in support of the annual budgeting and planning process; review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
- Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around financial and accounting issues and trends.
Team Leadership
- Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
- Ensure financial tools are operationalized in such a way to highlight meaningful insights and guide short- and long-term decision-making, including revenue forecasting and programming decisions.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a leader with seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to executive teams and board members. The candidate will ideally have experience in a nonprofit and higher education environment with multiple programs.
Specific requirements include:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy, Finance, or related degree
- CPA license required w/ 10+ years of related experience
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
- Technology savvy and an advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software with experience in the selection and installation of finance and accounting systems.
- Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
- Confident, results-oriented self-starter with time management skills. Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communications.
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to UTS’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who, in partnership with the CFO, will be an integral part of providing fiscal management and oversight for UTS
Compensation
$125,000
Front Desk Supervisor
Front Desk Supervisor
Description of the Position:
Union Theological Seminary (UTS) is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor who reports to the Security Manager. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Responsible for assisting the Security Manager.
- Signs visitors in and out by following procedures.
- Takes phone calls and responds to their inquiries.
- Performs security functions such as look for signs of intrusion, investigate disturbances, contact the appropriate authorities in case of emergency, and operate surveillance systems.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Welcomes visitors and pleasantly responds to their inquiries. Controls access to Seminary property by requiring everyone to scan their ID or sign the Visitor’s Log and announces visitors by calling the appropriate department. Duties also include monitoring access control and ensuring room access card procedures are followed.
- Responds to alarms, investigates disturbances, and performs CCTV surveillance.
- Ensures in conjunction with HR that all directories and other pertinent information kept at the desk are up to date.
- Receives reports of emergencies and hazardous conditions in and around UTS properties and reports same to appropriate authorities by radio, telephone, or other means. Acts as part of the Seminary’s fire/safety team and responds appropriately in the event of an emergency.
- Receives deliveries and notifies the appropriate individuals. Ensures the work area is clean and orderly.
- Serves as the face of the institution, offering friendly service to those entering the building or calling in on the phone.
- Follows Union policy which requires appropriate dress i.e., no caps at the reception desk, and prohibits personal phone calls (except in an emergency) or pursuing other activity which distracts from job responsibilities.
- Assists the Security Manager with special projects as needed. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. Regular attendance at the job site is an essential requirement for this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To successfully perform these duties, one must understand and be able to utilize internet applications, such as email. Knows how to use the Lenel system. Requires observation skills to quickly recognize intruders and be aware of illegal activity. Must be patient and have strong decision-making skills.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and one to two years in security and reception.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write correspondence, memos, and reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, visitors, delivery agents, vendors, and other employees of the Seminary.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in each given framework. Ability to analyze a given situation and make a decision based on a simple and prescribed course of action. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have been trained under the NYS Security Guard Act or must successfully complete such training with New York State as a security guard within 60 days of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to be alert and awake at all times. Falling asleep while on duty shall be grounds for immediate dismissal.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Status: Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40
Pay Rate: $48,000 per year
Development Coordinator
Position Description:
Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Alum Relations, the Development Coordinator at Union Theological Seminary (Union) manages a variety of administrative tasks in support of frontline fundraising, alum activities and volunteer engagement efforts. The Development Coordinator provides general support for the activities of the entire team, which includes a Major Gift Officer, Senior Director of Development, Director of Alum Relations, and Director of Research and Analytics. During the academic year, the team also includes part-time work study students.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support to the Vice President including, but not limited to, scheduling, donor correspondence, purchasing, travel logistics and reimbursements and Board and Development Committee updates.
- Assist with Alum outreach events, including correspondence and activities with the Alum Council, the biannual newsletter, regional gatherings and the annual Reunion.
- Arrange and provide staff support for frontline team meetings, including scheduling, preparation of meeting agendas, note-taking, and oversight of follow-up activities.
- Assist with the logistics related to the Annual Appeal, Giving Tuesday and 1836 Day.
- Collaborate with staff in the Office of the President to engage the President in fundraising activities and in support of the Board’s Development Committee meetings and other outreach.
- Working in partnership with the Director of Research and Analytics, ensure timely recording of donor related activity, updated contact information, and other background information in the advancement database.
- Develop expertise in Raiser’s Edge CRM, including accessing associated fundraising reports and tools to assist with timely requests for information.
- In consultation with frontline fundraisers, plan, coordinate, and help execute prospect/donor visits and events, both on and off campus.
- Draft donor briefing materials and reports for visits by fundraisers, the President, and participating Trustees.
- Arrange travel arrangements for team members, including preparation of travel itineraries, briefing books, and shipping any necessary meeting or event materials. Complete travel reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner
- Assist with general in-office reception duties, such as responding to drop-in visitors and phone inquiries.
- May help supervise work-study student(s) who support the administrative and operational needs of the team.
- Actively contribute to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice at Union.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; some work experience preferred.
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Union Theological Seminary.
- Experience that includes office admin duties, event planning, customer service and data management.
- Must communicate effectively and work collaboratively with members of the Development and Alum Relations team, and other colleagues across the organization.
- Self-motivated and proactive problem solver who is able to learn quickly and work independently.
- Organizational and time management skills to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks and assignments efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated skill at responding effectively to changing priorities, and communicating with Union staff, students, alums, and donors.
- Proven attention to detail and ability to perform consistently and with a high degree of accuracy and consistent follow through.
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently while understanding when to seek guidance from manager or others.
- Experience communicating clearly and succinctly, both in verbal and written communications.
- Experience in providing prompt, courteous, and skillful customer service to maintain good relations with the general public, alumni, donors, prospective students, faculty, and/or colleagues.
- Exhibits professional integrity, tact, discretion, and sound judgment, including in handling confidential information.
- Must be very comfortable working in a highly computerized environment including database management, foundation research software, CRM software, Internet research, Power Point, Excel, e-mail, and other online office tools.
- Performs other duties and projects, as assigned by the Vice President of Development and Alum Affairs or by the Office of the President.
Compensation: $70,000 annual salary
Director of Institutional Partnerships
Position Description:
Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Alum Relations, the Director of Director of Institutional Partnerships at Union Theological Seminary (Union) ensures that the organization meets and exceeds its annual financial goals for institutional partnership revenue streams, which include, foundations, corporate support, and government funding. The Director provides leadership and engages in the identification, cultivations, solicitation and stewardship of potential institutional funders that will include foundations, corporations, government agencies and other institutional partners.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an active thought partner to President and Vice President in developing creative strategies for generating corporate and foundation partnerships.
- Secure new levels of institutional support and deeper engagement from foundations through grants, sponsored research, in-kind support and direct philanthropy.
- Work with the President, Board of Trustees, alums and donors to engage with corporate leaders, particularly in New York City, to develop strategic partnerships that might include traditional philanthropy, as well as corporate volunteerism, event support and educational offerings by Union faculty and lecturers.
- Work with faculty who lead research projects and centers to identify their key funding priorities, present funding opportunities and collaborate to produce well-written, highquality funding proposals.
- Provide grant writing and editing support to faculty, researchers and the President’s Office. Where appropriate, assume full responsibility for proposal development from start to finish.
- Collaborate with the Vice President to build relationships and facilitate communication campus-wide in order to foster effective, collaborative results.
- Convene campus (and sometimes external) partners/stakeholders and coalesce concepts for interdisciplinary, fundable initiatives.
- Coordinate stewardship activities for Union, and on behalf of individual faculty (when requested), including providing periodic updates to funders and access to the funded academic partners.
- Maintain related relationship records in Union’s Raiser’s Edge database. Work with the Director of Research and Analytics to ensure accuracy of data entry and maintenance of related contact reports and gift records.
- Work closely with campus colleagues, including Finance, to ensure accurate and timely preparation of funder-related program budgets and financial reports.
- Write proposals and LOIs and responds to RFPs to secure funding from institutional funders including foundation, corporate, and government sources.
- Prepares and maintains a calendar of grant renewal and reporting deadlines.
- Writes funder reports and other communications as needed.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Union Theological Seminary.
- 5+ years of experience working in a similar role in an academic or nonprofit setting.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Detailed knowledge of grant and proposal writing process, including translating research and academic priorities into the language and mission of foundation and corporate funders and their grant applications.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively, ask the right questions, actively listen and effectively communicate Union’s value proposition to external stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills that tell a concise and compelling story.
- Rigorous attention to detail, proven ability to meet time deadlines and excellent time management skills.
- Proven record of securing five and six-figure grants.
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy while interacting with students, faculty, staff, management and other stakeholders on confidential and/or sensitive matters.
- Existing relationships at major foundations, corporations, family foundation offices, and think tanks.
- Working knowledge of the government grant process.
- Team player with a positive attitude and ability to build strong working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Must be very comfortable working in a highly computerized environment including database management, foundation research software, CRM software, Internet research, Power Point, Excel, e-mail, and other online office tools.
- Performs other duties and projects, as assigned by the Vice President of Development and Alum Affairs or the Office of the President.
Compensation: $90,000 annual salary
This position is grant-funded for FY24 and FY25. The position may be extended, based on successful performance.