Employment
Union Presbyterian Seminary prepares people to be leaders of gospel-inspired transformative change in pursuit of a more just and compassionate world. Union Presbyterian Seminary Mission
We believe that each UPSem employee, whatever your role is, contributes directly to our ability to fulfill this mission. We hope you will take pride in being a member of our team and in contributing to our mission.
Opportunities
Union Presbyterian Seminary is seeking a dynamic and passionate relationship-forward and mission- driven professional to lead our efforts in cultivating meaningful relationships with individuals, alumni, foundations, congregations, and friends of our one seminary with two campuses. This role serves as a steward of relationships that is integral to our mission of fostering a culture of generosity, philanthropy, and stewardship within our community and across generations and constituencies that nurtures loyalty, partnerships, and legacy giving.
The Assistant Controller is a leadership role with dual primary responsibilities: institutional accounting operations and grant management. The position serves as a critical financial steward of accounting, financial aid administration, the Faculty Staff Relocation Reduced Mortgage Rate Program (RRMRP), and grant reporting, while also managing Seminary Extended, a $10 million, five-year collaborative grant with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University. The position reports to the Controller.
The Director of the Leadership Institute (LI) leads UPSem’s continuing education ministry, with a primary focus on equipping pastors, church leaders, and congregations to flourish in their calling. The Director shapes programs and partnerships that bring the resources of theological education directly to the life of the church—making quality theological formation accessible across a range of denominational traditions, contexts, and communities. See the full job description to learn more and apply.
The Technology Support Specialist provides Tier 1 help desk and infrastructure support for faculty, staff, and students and coordinates technology logistics for Seminary Extended events and symposia. Seminary Extended is a collaborative grant initiative with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University. By handling day-to-day technology operations at Union Presbyterian Seminary, this position enables the Systems Administrator to focus on Seminary Extended's cross-institutional technology needs. The Specialist reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Union Presbyterian Seminary seeks a Vice President for Enrollment Management to implement a strategic recruitment and retention plan that attracts degree and non-degree learners to our hybrid and online programming for its campuses in Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC. The Vice President for Enrollment Management will join Union Presbyterian Seminary at an exciting time as we are living out a new Strategic Plan (adopted in April 2024) that lays a bold vision for the future. UPSem seeks a VP who resonates with this vision of the future and who brings the experiences, skills, and passion to make it a reality.
The campus security report contains important information about public safety, and a paper copy is available from the seminary business office upon request. Information about the sexual misconduct policy is also available.
Union Presbyterian Seminary is a graduate educational institution related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and an EO/AA employer. Since its formation in 1812, it has sustained the intention of its founders to provide education for Christian ministry that is scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life.
Student Employment
Student employees work on a temporary basis, with the understanding that their employment is only for a specified term, typically ending at the completion of an assignment or course of study. Student employees are generally Part-Time, scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week, and are ineligible for any of the benefits offered by Union Presbyterian Seminary. Student employment opportunities are advertised through the One Seminary newsletter and on the student SharePoint.