Positions at Luther Seminary
Administrative and Staff Positions
Database Specialist
(4/29/2013)
Luther Seminary is seeking a flexible, innovative individual for the position of Database Specialist in the Office of Seminary Relations. This position provides technical and administrative support and reporting within the Seminary Relations and the Business Offices. This individual will have responsibility for preparing reports, maintaining database integrity, serving as database/tech liaison with other Seminary departments, and for fulfilling data requests for prospecting, fundraising, communication and data analytics. Under general supervision of the Director of the Sustaining Fund, this position has internal working relationships with the Office of Technology, the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Communications, and Business Administration offices, as well as external relationships with Jenzabar, Target Analytics, and Lorton Data. Database Specialist key responsibilities:
- Create, process and maintain monthly reports, annual trending reports, bench-marking statistics, income statement reports, departmental budgets and revenue reports, board reports and ad-hoc reports as requested
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Jenzabar EX database system and Bronto e-marketing software by using dynamically segmented queries
- Develop effective methods to configure data in support for the overall goals of the department and institution
- Develop and regularly update data management process for all areas of Seminary Relations
- Fulfill all data requests and database needs in support of prospecting, fundraising, communication and data analytics efforts
- Create queries for capital expenditures and departmental views of income statements and restricted gifts
- Work within the development team to create and maintain data integrity standards, procedures and tests
- Provide and assess specialized troubleshooting and coordinate technical support escalation as needed for departmental software systems
- Identify and implement strategies to streamline processes
- Other duties as requested by supervisor
The ideal candidate will have --
- Commitment to Luther Seminary's Mission and Vision.
- Associates degree or equivalent experience, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of software programs used by Luther Seminary including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word), SQL Server, and enterprise resource planning software
- Experience with ERP software strongly desired
- Experience in managing donor databases desired, preferably in the Development department of a charitable organization
- Help teams utilize their data including developing filtered reports, creating custom fields and generating donor/prospect lists
- Ability to present complex data sets/information in simple, synthesized summaries
- High level of organizational skills for both data management and process
- Attention to detail and accuracy required
- Good communication skills required
- Ability to work from and build onto current procedures in place
In addition,
- Knowledge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) helpful
- Familiarity with other mainline Christian organizations also helpful
Luther Seminary supports your success at work and in life with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Luther Seminary is committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and students. Come be a part of our engaging and innovative community! Learn all about Luther Seminary at www.luthersem.edu. ; To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to employment@luthersem.edu. ; Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Admissions Counselor
(4/1/2013)
Luther Seminary invites applications for an Admissions Counselor to support Luther Seminary's mission of "educating leaders for Christian communities" by recruiting gifted thinkers and promising leaders to the various degree programs offered at Luther. By providing individual guidance and knowledgeable support to prospective students through the discernment and application process and by being a positive, passionate representative of Luther Seminary though the building of those relationships, the Admissions Counselor will successfully implement recruitment strategies to fulfill missional objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment:
- Serves as a member of the Admissions Team managing a recruitment portfolio (assigned by region, denomination, college/university, and/or academic program) to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the seminary.
- Works with the Associate Director of Admissions and meets regularly with the Admissions staff to develop and evaluate recruitment plans and special projects plan and special projects in conjunction with office objectives, designed to aggressively identify, seek out, recruit, and matriculate new students.
- Schedules, plans, budgets, implements, and represents the seminary at on-campus recruiting events, (i.e. college fairs, receptions, church conferences, regional information sessions, etc.) and off-campus events.
- Journey with prospective student from inquiry development until enrollment by proactively conducting personal follow-up with prospective students through email and phone calls and visits.
- Takes ownership of role in cultivating the right types of students and aids through the matriculation process.
- Fosters a prospective student experience that supports their vocational discernment and generates excitement about Luther Seminary, promoting and encouraging campus visits for prospective students
- Builds partnerships with internal stakeholders to promote the programs for which they are responsible as well as developing external partners with key influencers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and alumni base, ecumenical partners, and various non-profit/ministry organizations and leaders.
Admissions:
- Acts as a resource to potential students through phone, written, electronic, and face-to-face contact, presenting Luther Seminary's programs in a positive and professional manner while advising them about program specifications, admissions requirements, financial aid and scholarship information, residential and community life, and spiritual formation.
- Publicly represents Luther Seminary in a variety of settings; occasionally asked to preach or speak at gatherings.
- Executes necessary administrative tasks including the maintenance of admissions files, travel reports, tracking spending, data coding and other tasks as necessary.
- Logs all student communication and maintains accurate notes and coding for tracking in database.
- Gathers and reviews admissions applications for assigned students. Evaluates files for submission to the admission committee.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Represents admissions on various committees as needed (e.g., Distributed Learning Work Team, technology stakeholders group, faculty/staff campaign steering committee).
- Partners with student affairs on assigned projects such as assisting in the transition process from incoming students to enrolled students and may include participation in orientation efforts.
- Keep abreast of trends in theological education, in the life of the church and in educational administration.
- Attend all scheduled supervisory meetings (weekly) and Academic Team meetings (as needed).
- Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Commitment to Luther Seminary's Mission and Vision.
Desired education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 1-3 years of sales/marketing, admissions/recruitment or non-profit/ministry experience preferred.
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Communication:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking/preaching.
- Ability to articulate personal faith and sense of vocation.
- Committed to growing their intercultural competency so as to provide appropriate welcome for students of all backgrounds.
- Handle confidential information with the utmost tact and discretion.
Technology
- Knowledge of Microsoft and Google environments, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with social media and web 2.0 marketing.
- Knowledge of relationship management database preferred.
Business Acumen
- Creative, innovative, and proactive.
- Ability to accept and implement coaching and feedback.
- Desire to exceed expectations. Strives for great, not good.
- Ability to work in a team environment; and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to show initiative and follow clear direction; multi-task and manage multiple projects; handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to travel and work a varied schedule with flexible hours.
- Knowledge of ELCA and vocational discernment helpful.
- Familiarity with other Christian organizations also helpful.
TO APPLY:
Letters of application or nomination indicating interest and alignment with position requirements should be sent via e-mail to: employment@luthersem.edu
PLEASE NOTE:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to use hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee requires dexterity in using telephone, computer keyboard, mouse and calculator while seated at a desk. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Communication Skills: While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. The employee requires the ability to write effective and detailed correspondence and to effectively present information both in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mental Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to deal with stress associated with a fast-paced work environment and multiple priorities/tasks. The employee will be required to make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, communicate with various personalities at all levels and have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
Work Environment: While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a fast-paced office environment, and the noise level is usually moderate to loud.
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Learning Designer and Technologist
(3/27/2013)
Luther Seminary invites applications for a Learning Designer and Technologist to support Luther Seminary's mission of "educating leaders for Christian communities." Working as part of a team and in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, this role coordinates the analysis, planning, design, development, implementation, and assessment of effective, quality instruction in technology-enabled learning environments for degree and leadership resource programs at Luther Seminary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Combine learning theory, design practices, physical and digital learning environments, and technology to proactively and collaboratively partner with faculty, staff, and students to identify, implement, and evaluate appropriate student-centered, technology-enabled learning environments and learning objects, activities, and materials that align with Seminary, program, and course learning objectives to enhance student learning
- Manage the design, user experience, course creation, support, and maintenance of the online learning environment in collaboration with Office of Technology staff; serve as an escalation point for questions regarding learning technology and technology-enabled learning environments and a source for support documentation
- Evaluate and promote the effective and increased use, integration, and literacy of learning technology among students and faculty in learning and teaching
- Facilitate and/or participate in faculty development workshops or other events in areas of learning design, learning technologies, and best practices in teaching with technology
- Remain current with educational tools, trends, and innovations, including learning theory, instructional design theory, and educational technology for implementation in digital and physical learning spaces to promote student learning
- Provide supervisor advice and counsel on the strategic, tactical, and operational issues and budget associated with the use of technology in service of learning for all Luther Seminary educational processes
- Other duties as assigned
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Commitment to Luther Seminary's Mission and Vision.
Desired education and experience:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A master's degree is preferred.
- Experience applying learning design theory, practices, and tools to higher education required
- Minimum two years related experience is required
- Experience with a variety of instructional technologies including learning management systems (preferably Jenzabar products)and media production
- Experience in developing and conducting training sessions, both face-to-face and distance preferred
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- A passion for education, particularly the use of technology in education
- Strong communication skills: oral, written, and presentation
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of current learning and design theory
- Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, organization, project management, time management, and evaluation skills
- Ability to interpret faculty and student needs and produce instructional materials
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills
- Ability to proactively collaborate with faculty and staff and develop innovative solutions to instructional problems
- Ability and willingness to question status quo practices and influence others
- Ability to effectively and empathetically communicate with people who have a wide range of technological needs, abilities, and experiences
- Capacity to thrive in a team environment with limited supervision
- Ability to train and support students, faculty, and staff in the use of learning technologies
- Proven ability to adapt and learn new procedures and software programs
- Ability to represent/defend interests and concerns of a group to others
- Ability to evaluate/monitor processes and approaches
- Sound understanding of, and ability to use fundamental web development technologies and tools
- Knowledge of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or other mainline Christian organizations helpful
TO APPLY:
Letters of application or nomination indicating interest and alignment with position requirements should be sent via e-mail to: employment@luthersem.edu
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