DTS Employment

Full-Time (Male) Assistant Director of Internships

Department: Educational Ministries and Leadership
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Available: Immediately
Salary: $34,000-$36,000 per year

Job Description: The Assistant Director of Internships collaborates in the direction, leadership, and oversight of the Servant Leadership Program of Dallas Theological Seminary.

• Advise masters-level students who are not registered for an internship: address student questions about orientation, intern options, requirements, registration, and course sequencing
• Supervise masters-level students who are registered for an internship (includes site visits, graded interactions, student questions, portfolio completion, and exit interviews)

• Counsel masters-level students in matters of personal, spiritual, and vocational growth
• Train, coach, and oversee on-site Ministry Mentors (includes site visits training, communication, and resourcing)
• Develop resources to support the mission of the Department
• Network to develop new internship sites and Ministry Mentors
• Research and develop resources for theological field education, including professional conferences and continuing education
• Lead periodic evaluation of and strategic planning for the Department
• Promote awareness of the mission and activities of the Department on the Dallas campus, and build relationships with students, staff, faculty, and supporters
• Participate in weekly Department meetings

Job Requirements: The successful male applicant must be able to provide pastoral care, and spiritual direction. Must be skilled in strategic planning, and conflict resolution. Must exhibit excellent skill in working with others. Must have an ability to teach and equip others. The applicant must possess a collaborative approach to ministry, and have the ability to bring a diversely gifted team together to accomplish shared ministry objectives. Must be a seminary graduate and have previous leadership experience in church and/or parachurch settings. Must be able to write email, letters, and articles as needed. Must be able to multi-task and be a self-starter. Creativity, good organizational skills, and knowledge of various technology tools and advances in education are desirable. A two-year commitment is required. At this time, applicants who are either related or engaged to be married to any current DTS employee cannot be considered for this position. Employment is contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire. Visit www.dts.edu or contact Human Resources for an application!

Full Time Data Analyst

Department: Registrar
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Available: Immediately
Salary: $25,000-$27,000 per year

Job Description: The Data Analyst is responsible for data entry and reporting functions in the Registrar’s Office.

• Maintain student records
• Enter and maintain course schedule in CARS (software program)
• Process instructor remunerations
• Process registrations
• Run enrollment reports
• Provide support for graduation
• Answer office phones and reply to emails daily

Job Requirements: The successful applicant must have strong oral and written communication skills, be organized, and be task oriented. Must have experience with standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word). Must have experience with data entry and reporting, and must have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of CARS or another student information system helpful. Knowledge of SQL and databases, experience working with student records, and experience with Registrar processes is desired. Ability to speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish is preferred. A two-year commitment is required. At this time, applicants who are either related or engaged to be married to any current DTS employee cannot be considered for this position. Employment is contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire. Visit www.dts.edu or contact Human Resources for an application!

Full Time Administrative Assistant

Department: Educational Ministries and Leadership
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Available: May 30, 2013
Salary: $24,000-$26,000

Job Description: This position serves the Internship and Spiritual Formation programs as a liaison between students and staff, developing processing and maintaining systems to track students through Internship and Spiritual Formation programs, and assisting department staff as needed.

• Coordinate calendars for Internship and Spiritual Formation staff, including appointments for Internship information, Registration Interviews, Mentor Consultations, Profiles of Ministry, Recorded Interviews, Exit Interviews, and Spiritual Formation advising
• Provide general administrative support for the Department as needed
• Participate in and record minutes for all staff meetings and event debriefs
• Draft and edit correspondence
• Receive, answer and/or direct all phone calls and emails
• Develop and /or maintain student and leader databases; track students in Internships, on-campus Spiritual Formation groups, and Spiritual Formation extension courses
• Facilitate the Profiles of Ministry process for internships by maintaining Answer Sheet Inventory, scheduling interviews, processing and mailing completed interviews, uploading data to and monitoring the online Case book and Field Observation sites, processing completed Casebooks and Field Observations, processing and uploading results for each student
• Record and report grades for internships and Spiritual Formation
• Post Syllabi
• Coordinate room assignments with Event Services and Registrar’s office for weekly Spiritual Formation groups and all other Spiritual Formation on-campus events
• Assist with arranging details, packing supplies, and collecting items for all Spiritual Formation events and maintain all archives
• Assist at Spiritual Formation events: Staff Planning Day, Fall and Spring Leader Training Days (held on a Saturday in January & August), Kick-Off (held on Saturday in September), Lead Labs, Spiritual Formation Chapel, and Leader Appreciation Event
• Process, send and archive paperwork for Cobb Scholarships, academic requirements, and Department awards
• Coordinate and maintain accurate and up-to-date content for the Internship Job Board
• Communicate with the Registrar to add/drop and switch an individual student’s enrollment in Spiritual Formation courses as needed
• Coordinate and complete any special projects assigned by the Department
• Oversee part-time Spiritual Formation Fellows by signing time records and keeping track of part-time hours

Job Requirements: The successful applicant will have good communication skills, with an ability to be gracious, polite, efficient, and professional in person, by phone, and by email. Must be a flexible team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and ask for help. Must be willing and able to work with a variety of personality types. Must have the ability to work independently and creatively problem solve when necessary. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. General computer skills are required, along with an ability to learn new programs as needed. Must type at least 45 words per minute and be proficient in Excel, Adobe, and Word. One to two years of office experience preferred. At this time, applicants who are either related or engaged to be married to any current DTS employee cannot be considered for this position. Employment is contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire. A two year commitment is required. Please visit www.dts.edu or Human Resources for an application.

Full-Time Houston Director of Advancement

Department: DTS-Houston
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Available: April 15, 2013
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Job Description: This position is responsible for the planning, organization, and direction of the Advancement Office at DTS Houston. The Director of Advancement in Houston will work closely with the Dean of the Houston extension to secure funding for annual operations, annual scholarships, and capital projects.

• Initiate, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations, and churches
• Oversee fundraising events and department administration
• Participate in the preparation of the DTS Houston budget and strategic plan
• Initiate and maintain relationships with donors by implementing a contact protocol which should include personal visits, phone calls, emails, and invitations to special events
• Solicit funds for annual fund, special capital projects, and scholarships
• Contribute to the planning, organization, and direction of the Advancement program
• Assist the Seminary President to build connections with donors
• Work closely with the Dallas Seminary Foundation Office in order to procure estate gifts
• Write proposals for funding from corporations and foundations

Job Requirements: The successful applicant must have familiarity with prospect research and fund raising information systems for management, tracking, and reporting. Must have the ability to work in a complex environment. An ability to work collaboratively with the Advancement staff and the administration of the Seminary is required. An affinity with the mission and values of Dallas Theological Seminary is required. The successful applicant must have demonstrated three to five years of success in major gift cultivation and solicitation with effective closure of significant gifts. Experience in conducting a capital campaign along with a commitment to professional development are desired. Must exhibit strong planning, organizational and self-management skills in addition to computer and writing skills. A two-year commitment is required. At this time, applicants who are either related or engaged to be married to any current DTS employee cannot be considered for this position. Employment is contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire. Please send all applications to Human Resources located on the Dallas Campus of Dallas Theological Seminary. Visit http://www.dts.edu/departments/campus/employment/ or Human Resources for more information.

Full-Time Teaching Faculty

Department: Pastoral Ministries
Available: Immediately

Job Description: The successful candidate for this faculty position in the Department of Pastoral Ministries will assume the full responsibilities of a tenure-track teaching professional at the DTS Dallas campus. In accordance with the mission of the Seminary and the PM department, this individual will seek to prepare biblically-centered pastors and other Christian leaders for ministry who focus on the exposition of the Word of God and are characterized by vision for a spiritually lost world, the leadership of God’s church, and a shepherd’s heart for ministry. Faculty members support the educational process by advising students, serving on committees, addressing projects as assigned, and by assisting at strategic events.

Academic Responsibilities (reporting to the Chairman of the Pastoral Ministries Department)

• Teach a full-time load (16-20 credit hours per academic year)
• Teach courses such as homiletics, spiritual life, evangelism, and pastoral theology according to departmental criteria
• Participate in External Studies programs as assigned to complete teaching responsibilities
• Make progress toward tenure and promotions as indicated in the Faculty Handbook
• Attend Chapel programs, the annual Faculty Workshop (mid-August) and Commencement (mid-May)
• Represent the Department and the Seminary in research and publication
• Represent the Department and the Seminary at churches and conferences

Academic Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly departmental meetings and faculty meetings
• Maintain office hours and be available for student mentoring and advising as assigned
• Participate in student orientation, Focus:Day@dts (recruitment), and other events
• Serve on faculty committees as assigned.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a completed terminal degree, preferably a Ph.D. in biblical/theological studies or social sciences. The candidate must be in full agreement with and must sign the DTS Doctrinal Statement annually and live by the lifestyle standards stated in the Faculty Handbook (mandatory). They must have proven experience in pastoral ministry along with a clear passion for pastoral ministry and theological education. The successful applicant must have experience demonstrating an ability to teach in higher theological education and be able to work as a member of a team. At this time, applicants who are either related or engaged to be married to any current DTS employee cannot be considered for this position. Employment is contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire. Please direct all letters of interest (with accompanying CV) or inquiries to: Dr. Vic Anderson, Chairman and Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries, DTS 3909 Swiss Avenue, Dallas TX 75204 Emails may be sent to PMOffice@dts.edu. Phone contact may be directed to 214-824-3094 Ex. 3516