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Assistant to Advanced Studies Program and the Registrar

The Advanced Studies and Registrar offices of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are looking for a dependable worker to oversee the efficient and effective management of operations in the offices.

The Assistant works full time Monday through Friday serving the Advanced Studies program in the morning and the Registrar in the afternoon. The Advanced Studies office serves students in ThM, PhD, and DMin degree programs. The Assistant works with the Directors to insure we provide highly educated teachers, scholars, pastors, administrators, and other leaders for the church and larger society.

In the Registrar’s office the Assistant works together with the school’s Registrar in the maintenance and accuracy of all academic records, as well as being a resource person for questions pertaining to information and/or the interpretation of the seminary’s academic policies and procedures. The offices need a highly organized, accurate, detail oriented, and hospitable person to serve as Assistant.

Due to the nature of the work involved, the Assistant must blend hospitality and the ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds with attention to detail, the ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.

The following skills/capacities/experience are sought:

Outstanding computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer) are critical. Experience with Jenzabar/CX Administrative Software is very helpful.
Relevant experience in providing support to Program Directors, and Administrators in a higher education setting is highly desirable.
An understanding of academic programs, seminary education, and church processes is highly desirable.
Writing skills appropriate for correspondence/messages coming from academic offices
Ability to represent the Advanced Studies Program and Registrar’s office in a professional and hospitable manner.
Ability to work with photocopy machines, both copying jobs and maintenance, and organize mailings in a timely way
Attention to detail, the ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality
Highly organized, and accurate

Profile of the Seminary

The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is one of eight seminaries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares women and men for a variety of ministries. Established in 1962 as the result of the consolidation of several predecessor Midwestern Lutheran seminaries, LSTC offers degrees at both the Master and Doctoral levels. It is an institution with urban, ecumenical, university-related, multicultural, and global communities that is centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and open to God’s world.

Application Process

LSTC encourages applications from women and men of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including liberal vacation and holidays, fully paid medical, dental, pension contributions for employee and family. LSTC is located in the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Join our team of employees committed to serving through the ministry of LSTC. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled and the position begins as soon thereafter as possible.

Mail, fax, or e-mail your resume and cover letter to:

Bob Berridge
Office of Operations
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
1100 East 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615
fax: 773-256-0782
e-mail: bberridg@lstc.edu.

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