posted: 9/11/17

Part Time – 20 Hours Per Week

Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York seeks a Program Coordinator to facilitate the day to day operations of the RISE Together National Mentorship Network. RISE Together is a soon-to-be-launched national mentorship network for women of color in ministry.  RISE Together seeks to Renew, Inspire, Support and Empower female pastors, activists, and scholars in all levels of leadership by providing compassionate, culturally relevant professional connections and leadership development opportunities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing administrative processes to ensure successful day-to-day operations
• Handling prompt communication with RISE Together network affiliates
• Developing and maintaining a database of RISE Together mentors, mentees, partners and members
• Assisting the Executive Director in the creation of program infrastructure, research, and data entry processes
• Establishing and managing a multi-platform virtual community including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WordPress
• Assisting with the supervision of Interns
• Creating a bi-annual RISE Together newsletter
• Documenting and archiving all RISE Together collateral
• Scheduling all photo opportunities
• Processing financial requests
• Coordinating special events and leadership training programs
• Developing content for presentations and meetings
• Making travel arrangements and managing the RISE Together calendar
• Other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required
• Masters in Theology or Masters of Divinity preferred
• 1-2 years administrative experience
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Complete computer proficiency

posted: 9/19/17

Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (Union) seeks an Executive Assistant reporting to the Dean of the newly affiliated Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) @ Union.  

Union is a thriving graduate school, educating people of all faiths who are called to work in the world of social justice. In May 2017, EDS entered into an affiliation with Union.  Beginning in the Fall of 2017, EDS will relocate from Cambridge, MA to Union’s Morningside Heights campus.  Because EDS no longer awards degrees or has its own faculty, EDS and Union have established EDS @ Union to honor the name, history, and legacy of EDS while also developing and advancing Anglican Studies in New York City.  EDS will continue to educate Episcopal students, who will receive Union degrees, and will maintain a dynamic hands-on presence for the Episcopal Church within the Union community. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Dean of EDS @ Union, the Executive Assistant provides high level administrative management along with day-to-day operations support, including: event planning, budget management and reconciliation, correspondence, meeting coordination and prep. He or she is responsible for:

• Managing complex calendar requests; scheduling, organizing, and preparing materials for meetings and other group events
• Overseeing travel arrangements—lodging, meals, and expense reports—for the Dean
• Preparing correspondence for routine inquiries—both internal and external—as needed
• Coordinating and promoting special events sponsored by EDS @ Union
• Exercising sound judgment and independent initiative; handling time sensitive matters requiring concise problem-solving and confidentiality

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five to eight years of experience supporting senior management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook calendar management and Word
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards, write and proofread, communicate effectively, and provide leadership