Coordinator II, School of Divinity

University of St Thomas•St. Paul, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Archdiocian Code of Conduct for Church Personnel. 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. This position provides administrative support for the Director of Institutional Advancement and Institutional Advancement team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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