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Counseling Programs Administrator

Denver Seminary
Posted: 02/26/2026
Salary/Range: $25.49 - $32.99
Location
Littleton
Description:

ABOUT DENVER SEMINARY:

Denver Seminary is a multidenominational graduate school committed to preparing men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through rigorous educational programs and a mentoring-focused community, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, equipping them to lead God’s people in accomplishing His mission in the world.

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

The Counseling Programs Administrator plays a critical role in advancing Denver Seminary’s mission and vision and will be responsible for implementing administrative systems on behalf of the MA and PhD programs in the counseling division, continually seeking to improve the efficiency, support, and development of those systems. This position will work in collaboration with the Director of Institutional Research and Educational Systems to coordinate program goals, strategies, policies, and procedures with those across the institution and use program assessment data for the fulfillment of program goals and continual program improvement. The Administrator will oversee the work of Work Study students or Student Workers assigned to the counseling program.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Exercise a continuous improvement mindset to evaluate and improve business processes within the MA and PhD programs in the counseling division programs and in coordination with the processes of the offices of Academic Affairs, Student Success, and the broader Seminary environment.
  2. Oversee the work of any Work Study or Student Worker.
  3. Manage continual data collection, consolidation, and formatting for CACREP reporting for the MA and PhD programs. Coordinate graduate assistants (GAs) and teaching assistants (TAs), within the counseling division, including, e.g., placement, support and evaluation. Coordinate with the Academic Affairs office to manage adjunct faculty and with division co-chairs to schedule adjunct faculty evaluations.
  4. Work with the Academic Affairs office to coordinate comprehensive exams and oversee additional, counseling division-specific elements, e.g., recruiting and training comprehensive exam graders, communicating with students and their proctors.
  5. Interact with division students to represent the counseling programs. Collaborate with counseling division advisor to obtain ongoing program feedback and communicate to faculty through division co-chairs.
  6. Obtain and maintain CACREP required outcome data for each semester and/or annually.
  7. Maintain written programmatic standards and procedures through regular editing of program manuals, SharePoint sites, and Academic Catalog updates, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies in Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, etc.
  8. Assist with special events throughout the year as needed, e.g., new student orientations, PhD residency, counseling division retreats, and other counseling events.
  9. Align MA and PhD program workflows and serve as the liaison with seminary-wide calendar.
  10. Build necessary relationships with other departments across the institution in the improvement, communication, and fulfilment of program goals.

 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: 

Serve as staff at various Seminary functions/events.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Commitment to discern and maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office 365 are preferred especially in Excel, Power Automate, MS Forms, and SharePoint.
  • Demonstrated project management in a supervisory role preferred.
  • 2+ years’ experience in field related to higher education administration preferred, particularly within doctoral level programs.
  • Experience with Google Workspace, especially Google Forms preferred.
  • Strong writing skills, proofreading abilities (spelling, style, and grammar) are preferred.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ is required, and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
  • Agreement with Denver Seminary’s full Statement of Faith and Statement on Human Sexuality.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects while working with internal and external parties to coordinate collaborative work in completing major tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions, analyze efficiencies, set priorities, and meet deadlines while paying strong attention to detail and maintain confidentiality when needed.
  • Strong organizational skills for multi-tasking, prioritizing responsibilities, and problem-solving.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form needed.

 

Denver Seminary’s Charter centers on resurrection hope as the foundation for forming faithful, courageous, intelligent leaders. Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professional in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Counseling Programs Administrator contributes to the mission by producing:

 

 

OUTCOMES 

  • Demonstrated efficient, timely, and strategic project management skills.
  • Collaborative and innovative creation of necessary administrative workflows for new and existing programs.
  • Ongoing maintenance of complex systems needed for the sustainability and viability of all academic programs.
  • Improve business processes across educational departments.
  • Efficient and effective educational systems management.

 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

Normal office working conditions including computer usage may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Accommodation for any physical limitations will also be considered.

 

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.

 

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources.

 

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

 

 

How to Apply:

  • Application Deadline: Friday, March 13,2026 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT).
    Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

 

 

To Apply: see above website