Coordinator II, School of Divinity

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity invites qualified candidates to apply for a Coordinator II in the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity.

THE SAINT PAUL SEMINARY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity (SPSSOD) is operated under an affiliation agreement between the University of St. Thomas, the Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  The vision, mission and core values are as follows:

Vision (Why we exist): We envision Church leaders on fire with the Holy Spirit, equipping the faithful to transform the world in Jesus Christ.

Mission (What we do): We provide integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons, or lay leaders in their local Church.

Core Values (How we operate):

• Foster Christ-centered growth: We cultivate growth in Jesus Christ of each member of our community, rooting all we do in His love, example and teachings.
• Engage in personal accompaniment: We walk alongside and assist each person to become aware of, understand and respond to God's grace.
• Thrive through use of our gifts: We celebrate the natural gifts God has already given to each individual and seek a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit and His gifts.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for and a commitment to our vision, mission and core values.

The successful candidate will also have a strong background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Church and respect for magisterial teaching.

Hiring will be contingent upon the successful completion of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis’ “E3” Requirements of Safe Environment Training (see https://safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3/), including manifesting a commitment to follow the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Pay Range: $19.94 to $24.40/hr

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides administrative support for the Director of Institutional Advancement and Institutional Advancement team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administration for Director of Institutional Advancement

• Plans, coordinates, and maintains calendar
• Arranges for travel and lodging, and expense reports
• Prepares materials and arranges details for meetings including IA Committee, and other fundraising committees and administrative meetings
• Records, distributes, and files meeting notes for individual and committee meetings
• Prepares internal advancement reports 

Provides administrative support for Institutional Advancement Team

• Maintains department files for Institutional Advancement office
• Serves as first point of contact for Institutional Advancement office
• Prepares materials and arranges details for meetings.
• Records, distributes and files meeting notes.
• Orders supplies and services, monitors, and updates inventory
• Provides administrative support and makes some thank you calls
• Assists in updating the database with obituaries, addresses, and team’s actions, etc.

Communication

• Drafts and prepares communication for Director of Institutional Advancement including thank you letters and proposals to major benefactors. 

Special projects

• Prospect Research: Finding information on donors and compiling it into reports
• Planned Giving: Coordinating lists, letters, and mailings
• Data Projects: Assisting in putting together reports, data, etc. 

Donor Events

• Assists with preparation and hosting of Institutional Advancement and seminary events as needed, including coordination of attendees with donor stewardship initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Two years of administrative support experience
• Excellent business letter writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• undergraduate degree preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.