Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University

Academic Quality and Operations Specialist

Posted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University

  • Job overview

    The Academic Quality and Operations Specialist supports academic and operational excellence in the College of Business and Leadership by managing course activities, curriculum, and stakeholder engagement to align with college goals.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The specialist manages course communications, LMS support, curriculum development assistance, operational tasks like data reporting and project management, marketing, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and quality assurance.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic credentials, analytical reasoning, problem-solving skills, integrity, proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets, and preferred experience with online pedagogical practices and cloud platforms.

  • Work environment and culture

    The role values continuous learning, independent judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and respectful treatment of the campus community, supporting Eastern University's mission and values.

  • Company information

    Palmer Theological Seminary is part of Eastern University, focusing on theological education and leadership development within a faith-based academic environment.

  • Unique job features

    The position involves unique integration of academic quality functions with operational coordination and stakeholder engagement in an online and hybrid educational setting.

Company overview

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is a Christian seminary dedicated to preparing individuals for ministry and service through theological education. Founded in 1925, it operates as part of Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, and offers graduate programs such as Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry. The seminary emphasizes a commitment to justice, reconciliation, and holistic ministry, aligning with its mission to integrate faith, reason, and justice. It generates revenue primarily through tuition, donations, and endowments.

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  • Apply through multiple channels such as Palmer Theological Seminary's official website, Eastern University's career portal, and LinkedIn to maximize application visibility.

  • Connect with current employees in the College of Business and Leadership division on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent college initiatives, asking about typical challenges in course management, or expressing enthusiasm for their commitment to academic excellence.

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