Temporary Program Coordinator, Center for Thriving

Job Description

Job Description

George Fox University's Center for Thriving at Portland Seminary is seeking a Temporary Program Coordinator to provide program and administrative support. This temporary position will help ensure continuity of key grant-funded leadership development programs and projects during staff leaves.

About the Job:

The Temporary Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director through an extensive training and transition period to become familiar with program processes, systems, timelines, and key responsibilities. Following this transition period, the coordinator will provide ongoing support for the defined program and project responsibilities outlined below. The Temporary Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with Portland Seminary and partners to coordinate participant communication, program logistics, grant-related administrative tasks, events, and recruitment activities. The position is designed around a defined set of priorities and responsibilities for the temporary employment period.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cohort and Program Coordination
  • Coordinating ongoing communication with participants across Center for Thriving programs.
  • Tracking program deadlines, participation requirements, and key milestones.
  • Coordinating scheduling and logistics for program activities, meetings, spiritual direction, and other participant experiences as needed.
  • Responding to participant questions and connecting participants with appropriate staff or resources when additional support is needed.
  • Maintaining accurate participant records and program documentation
• Logistics and Administration for a Program Gathering
  • Coordinate logistics and administration for the May 4–6, 2027 in-person program gathering.
• Grant and Project Coordination
  • Providing administrative coordination for Center for Thriving grant-funded initiatives.
• 2027/28 Cohort Recruitment & Enrollment Support
  • Support recruitment and enrollment for upcoming Center for Thriving programs.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• *See the full job description attached for more information!

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with multiple staff members and organizational partners.
• Experience with program coordination, higher education, nonprofit organizations, ministry settings, or grant-funded initiatives preferred.
• The ability to learn and navigate university administrative processes and digital systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
  
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 20 hours (0.5 FTE)
• Duration: This temporary position is intended to provide continuity for a defined set of program and project responsibilities and will conclude within 6 months or by August 1st, 2027.
• Primary Work Location: Portland Center Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Associate Dean, Portland Seminary
  • This individual will collaborate closely with the Center for Thriving team and partners.

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.