Program Specialist - Theological Education Collaborative - Grant Funded Position

**Position Category:** Staff (Non\-Exempt) **FLSA:** Non\-exempt **FTE:** 0\.50 (project end date Mar 2030\) **Location:** Remote **University Background:** The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic\-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity. **Basic Function:** Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Non\-Degree Programs at PLTS, the Program Specialist for the Theological Education Collaborative Grant will perform a variety of responsibilities, including building PLTS's online presence in the Collaborative; designing training and communication plans; corresponding with adult learners and grant partners; and administrative support duties. **Representative Duties:** Carries and communicates the vision of the Theological Education Collaborative Grant. E Builds PLTS's online presence in the Collaborative. E Designs training for instructors and users that is responsive to feedback from adult learners. E Designs communication and marketing plans for PLTS presence in the Collaborative. E Corresponds with adult learners and grant partners. E Creates written and visual material to describe and promote PLTS presence in the Collaborative. E Prepares expense reports, grant reports, handling purchase receipts and maintaining budget details and other forms on behalf of the Director. E Provides direct support and assistance to the Director of Non\-Degree Programs at PLTS for the grant. E Performs a variety of administrative and clerical support duties to support the Theological Education Collaborative grant by professionally and effectively communicating with various stakeholders, staff, other departments, and clients performing duties, such as: answers telephones; relays messages to appropriate personnel; screens and routes calls; and provides information to staff. E Organizing and preparing documents, including proofing and development of documentation processes. E Provides technical support and other technology as needed. E Other duties as assigned E \= Essential Duties **Knowledge Of:** Website infrastructure and communication. Best practices and standards related to storytelling in communications and marketing. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. High level knowledge and