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Office Assistant, Oklahoma Campus
Purpose & Summary of the Position:
Office Assistant –Reporting to the Oklahoma Campus Coordinator, this position is responsible for assisting with a wide range of student and office support activities for the Oklahoma campus of Saint Paul School of Theology. The OKC Campus Office Assistant is integral to ensuring that campus operations run smoothly and that Saint Paul provides a positive environment for students when they are on the Oklahoma campus.
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Supervisor: |
Oklahoma Campus Coordinator |
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Hours: |
· Part-time up to 20 hours per week · Available during FOCUS week, special events like guest speakers and commencement, and to assist with special guests as needed. |
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Primary Functions: |
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In conjunction with the coordinator and student assistant(s), assists with ensuring that classrooms are open for all classes and the building is locked and secured after evening classes. |
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Serve as backup for campus visits with external constituents, including: OCU representatives (School of Religion / Wesley Center / Office of the President), OKUMC Bishop/District Superintendents/Conference liaisons, interfaith and ecumenical religious leaders, CPE centers, US Armed Forces, potential students, and potential donors. |
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Assist with chapel and spiritual formation activities as needed. Help to set up Harris Chapel for weekly chapel and other events. |
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Ensure that all areas of the campus, including classrooms, student lounges, coffee bar, chapel, etc., are stocked with necessary supplies, clean, and in working order. Wash any dirty dishes in the downstairs kitchen weekly. |
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Do a weekly inspection of all of Saint Paul’s areas of the Bishop Angie Smith chapel and report any maintenance and repair needs to the Campus Coordinator. |
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Assure that classrooms are fully functional in coordination with appropriate Oklahoma City University personnel and Saint Paul School of Theology personnel. Report any technology issues to the Campus Coordinator. |
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Answer the main campus phone line and route messages as needed. |
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Visit the mailroom on a weekly basis and deliver mail to the appropriate Oklahoma campus employees. Take outgoing mail to the mailroom. |
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Coordinate with other Oklahoma Campus staff and with OCU security as needed, to ensure student safety at all times. |
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Assist with the coordination of events and activities to promote a sense of community spirit and goodwill among students and various seminary constituencies at the Oklahoma City Campus, including community meals. |
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Maintain familiarity with Saint Paul’s programs, policies, and procedures. |
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Assist with maintaining the functioning of the Saint Paul office at Oklahoma City University; prepare and respond to routine correspondence, and prepare program memoranda. Carry out administrative responsibilities such as maintaining a planning calendar, record-keeping, ordering, printing, etc. |
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Maintain a running inventory of campus supplies, including: technology, swag, office materials, coffee bar products, communion needs (in coordination with the spiritual director), and the worship closet. |
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Assist with social justice initiatives, missional outreach, recruitment events, alumni events, conferences, and more as needed. |
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Understand and help promote the Saint Paul School of Theology strategic plan and goals as set forth by our governing board. |
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Other duties as they may arise. |
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma
Skills/Experience:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and capacities
- At least two years of administrative experience
- Strong familiarity with church-related structures; United Methodist church experience is a plus
- Ability to maintain interpersonal and professional boundaries, and function with the highest level of professional ethics
- Experience with computers and software and information management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and maintain strong collegial relationships
Work Conditions:
Occasional regional travel may be needed. This position will also, at times, need to: walk between buildings on campus and offsite, collect mail from the OCU mailroom, carry packages, organize storage rooms and product inventory, move tables and chairs, assemble/stage tables and rooms, lift heavy items on occasion.
If interested in this position please contact Human Resources at
UM Studies or Practical Theology
Saint Paul School of Theology is reimagining theological education for the twenty-first century, focused on integration of student learning and formation of the whole person for ministry. We are thinking beyond traditional disciplinary categories and developing a faculty whose work is interdisciplinary, innovative, and integrative in nature. We are strategically positioned to invest in this vision.
Saint Paul School of Theology invites applications for one or more full-time faculty appointments in United Methodist Studies and Practical Theology with competencies in one or more of the following disciplines: Pastoral Care, Leadership, Spirituality, Evangelism, Mission, Religious Education, and Ethics and Society. At least one hire will include competencies in United Methodist Studies. Other possible areas of expertise include conflict management, trauma-informed pedagogy, social justice advocacy, emotional intelligence, intercultural development, and technology for ministry. The position is rank open, tenure track or tenured. Because Saint Paul School of Theology is committed to interdisciplinary and integrative work, we especially invite candidates who embody diverse perspectives, methods, and approaches to their field.
Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent academic degree in a relevant field. The cover letter should indicate scholarly and teaching competence in areas relevant to theological education. Successful applicants should be equipped to teach on-campus, hybrid, and online courses in the MDIV, MACM, MTS, and DMIN programs. Candidates should be willing to locate at the Saint Paul campus in Oklahoma City or Leawood, Kansas, depending on the seminary’s needs. The appointment begins on July 1, 2026.
Saint Paul welcomes nominations for the positions, and the search committee will begin processing applications on October 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send the cover letter and CV, and we also request 3 letters of reference to: . Questions about the search may be addressed to Jake Randolph, chair of the search committee ().
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Saint Paul School of Theology (www.spst.edu) is a seminary of The United Methodist Church with campuses in Leawood, KS, and Oklahoma City, OK. The seminary is unique in its relationships with Leawood United Methodist Church of the Resurrection and Oklahoma City University, each of which contributes to the quality of the curriculum. Faculty are committed to rigorous education of students from diverse denominational contexts, to common interests in social justice, and to flexible course delivery. The seminary offers MACM, MATS, MDIV, and DMIN degrees shaped by action/reflection approaches and committed to equipping students for Christian leadership in diverse contexts. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are engaged in service to the seminary, the church, and to peace and justice efforts. Saint Paul School of Theology is an EEOC employer.
Saint Paul School of Theology prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This applies in all areas of the Seminary, including all educational programs, experiences, activities, and opportunities.
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