Part-Time Coordinator I, Four Pillars Project bei University of St Thomas

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a part-time Coordinator I position for the Four Pillars Project. 

This position is grant-funded and we anticipate funding for up to 4 years, with a full time equivalency (FTE) of 0.5 or 20 hours per week. 

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Four Pillars Project is an initiative to strengthen and support character education throughout the university, with a focus on the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. This a a 0.5 FTE position for at least four years, to support the faculty director and project team in coordinating all activities, to provide logistical support to faculty, staff, and student groups hosting trainings and student events, and to support data collection activities.

Salary Range: $17.50 to $23.00/hr

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative support for the faculty director

• Maintain calendar of meetings and events
• Create and maintain records of events and activities for program evaluation

Advisory support

• Attend and contribute to monthly advisory board meetings
• Advise the faculty director on an ongoing basis, especially regarding logistical matters

Budget support

• Monitor and update budget
• Order supplies, pay invoices
• Manage internal budget transfers (between indexes)

Communication support

• Create/edit correspondence: letters, emails
• Update information on project website
• Connect with potential collaborators across university departments, offices, and centers

Event support

• Reservations, catering orders
• Communication and publicity
• Speaker arrangements and honoraria

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or the equivalent
• Two years of administrative support and/or project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• College level course work in philosophy or a closely related field

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.