Program Coordinator, Center for Thriving

George Fox Universitys Portland Seminary is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the part-time role as the Program Coordinator Center for Thriving.

About the Job:

The Program Coordinator supports the Director of the Center for Thriving in advancing the Centers mission to foster thriving communities of faith by nurturing clergy and empowering congregations. This role provides critical support for grant administration alumni engagement resource development and continuing education initiatives. The Program Coordinator will handle operational communication and event-related tasks to ensure smooth program delivery and partner engagement.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Grant Support
  • Assisting with administrative tasks related to existing Lilly Endowment Inc. grants including tracking program activities compiling data and preparing drafts for annual narrative and budget reports.
  • Coordinating purchasing requisitions reservations payments stipends and expense reporting for grant-funded activities.
• Alumni Engagement & Communication
  • Supporting alumni network engagement through email updates resource sharing and event invitations.
  • Assisting in preparing content for the Centers website deans emails and Portland Seminary social media channels.
• Event & Program Logistics
  • Providing logistical and hospitality support for Center-hosted events.
  • Coordinating registration materials surveys and follow-up communications for participants.
• Resource Center & Content Management
  • Maintaining and updating online resources including doctoral projects theses and other scholarly works in collaboration with the Director.
  • Helping curate and post relevant articles videos and learning tools in collaboration with the Director.
• General Administrative Support
  • Maintaining organized records of program activities participant data and communications.
  • Supporting communication with program participants.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others including employees students and the public in a spirit of teamwork respect and customer service.
• By actions words and lifestyle be a Christian role model to students whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness respect and appreciation for diversity of culture background race sex political views expressions of faith etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

Were looking for candidates who have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative service-oriented approach.
• High attention to detail in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Two or more years of administrative or program support experience.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace email and databases.
• Ability to work independently with initiative discretion and integrity.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Portland Seminary and George Fox University.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas now or at any point in the future should apply.
• A commitment to the Universitys Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures backgrounds abilities ethnicities political views and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a addition employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Administrative support experience in higher education or ministry-related context.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 10 hours
• Primary Work Location*: Portland Center
  • Hybrid work schedule is available
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Director of Center for Thriving

George Fox University has been transforming students lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first with Christ at the center of our work embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the universitys mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures praying with staff members and students at work and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university we have an enduring commitment to Christ his kingdom and the truth of Gods Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
  
• *Flexible work arrangements available
  • For employees approved to work remotely outside of Oregon and Washington employment will be facilitated through our employer of record partner whose benefits package and eligibility requirements would apply.

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregons largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex age race color marital status national origin disability veteran status or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship including promotion pay training classification performance reviews discipline and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the universitys faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the universitys workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

Required Experience:

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