Associate II – Educational Institutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic guidance to enhance collaborations between Presbyterian-related educational institutions and the denomination.

• Foster teamwork among institutional, ecclesial, and agency leaders.

• Anticipate and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

• Act as the main liaison to affiliated organizations that support Presbyterian-related educational institutions.

• Build and maintain relationships with institutional and church leaders.

• Enhance communication and mutual accountability.

• Provide leadership, coordination, and administrative support for the Committee on Theological Education and the President’s Roundtable.

• Serve as a liaison to the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.

• Facilitate collaborative ministries among educational institutions and associated ministries, including Leader Development, Financial Aid for Service, student loan coaching, special offerings, mid councils, and collegiate ministry.

• Oversee Christmas Joy Offering grants awarded to Schools and Colleges Equipping Communities of Color.

• Assist in the submission of compliance documents for annual grant awards.

• Advocate for educational access, vocational discernment, theological formation, and leadership development throughout the church.

• Prepare and review activity reports and records.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment while operating under general supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree preferred.

• 4-7 years of progressively responsible programmatic experience.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel, along with other relevant software.

• Familiarity with PC(USA) and its organizational structure is advantageous.

• Proficiency in one or more languages besides English is highly beneficial.

• Commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

• Ability to communicate via telephone, Zoom, and other digital technologies.

• Capability to read and comprehend written materials.

• Ability to communicate suitably for a church office environment.

• Physical ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend, and lift.

• Capacity to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Basic Life Insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending accounts.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• Vacation Days.

• Sick Days.

• Paid Holidays.

• Remote work from residence.