Executive Assistant to the Acadmic Dean

Why Denver Seminary

At Denver Seminary, we prepare men and women to engage the world's needs with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. You’ll join a Christ-centered community that values excellence, humility, and service. Here, your administrative gifts help faculty teach, students thrive, and the mission advances.

Why you’ll love working here:

· Mission with impact: Your work fuels formation and learning that ripple into churches, nonprofits, and communities worldwide.

· Christ-centered culture: Join colleagues who pray, collaborate, and serve together with integrity and respect.

· Growth & learning: Exposure to academic leadership, governance, and project work—plus professional development opportunities.

· Events & community life: Be at the center of convocations, faculty retreats, and milestone campus moments.

The Role briefly:

As Executive Assistant to the Academic Dean, you’ll be the organizational heartbeat of Academic Affairs—anticipating needs, managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and events, and moving priorities forward. You’ll represent the Academic Dean with professionalism, handle confidential information with discretion, and ensure the office runs smoothly every day.

In this role, you will:

• Orchestrate the Academic Dean’s calendar, meetings, and travel.
• Prepare polished correspondence, briefings, agendas, and follow‑through on action items.
• Support Board of Trustees-related and faculty governance needs (logistics, materials, minutes as needed).
• Track budget activity, reconcile expenses, and facilitate purchasing according to policy.
• Lead/coordinate special projects and Academic Affairs events (timelines, tasking, vendors, on-site coordination).
• Serve as a trusted liaison to faculty, staff, students, trustees, and external partners.
• Welcome visitors and keep the office responsive and hospitable.

A week in the life might include: compiling a board briefing, finalizing a retreat agenda, aligning calendars for a multi-time‑zone meeting, confirming a venue, posting action items, and praying with a colleague before a key decision.

What You Bring

Required:

• A committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Denver Seminary’s Statement of Faith, Community Values, and Behavioral Commitments.
• 5 years of senior-level administrative support (executive assistant or equivalent), ideally in higher education or a church‑related organization.
• High proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting tools.
• Exceptional organization, judgment, confidentiality, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and senior-level experience).
• Experience supporting boards, academic leadership, and cross-functional projects/events.

Benefits & Perks

Denver Seminary offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and ministry of work. Highlights typically include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• 2 weeks paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Parental leave and other paid leaves in accordance with policy and applicable law
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Tuition assistance/education benefits (role‑dependent)
• Hybrid work flexibility (role‑dependent) and a beautiful campus environment
• Christ-centered community life (chapel rhythms, prayer, and campus events)

Final benefits and eligibility are subject to planning documents and institutional policies. Specific details will be shared during the hiring process.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Normal office conditions with extensive computer use may involve occasional standing, walking, extended sitting, stair climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity & Faith Commitment

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith-based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30th at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT). Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
• To Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and commitment to Denver Seminary’s mission.
• Questions? Contact People & Culture (Human Resources).

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $53,024.00 - $68,616.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• As a faith-based organization, how will your relationship with Christ impact your work?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,024 - $68,616