Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational management for the Compelling Preaching Initiative (CPI).
• Coordinate program activities, partnerships, communications, and budgets to ensure alignment with grant aims.
• Collaborate with the University Chaplain and the Indianapolis Preaching Council to advance strategic goals.
• Contribute theological insight to programming, cohort development, and resource creation.
• Support the development of the Innovative Preaching Lab as a functional, revenue-generating program.
• Represent the Lantz Center in conversations with preachers, denominational leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in gathering data for annual grant reports and conducting program evaluations.
• Occasionally preach in chapel and participate in ecumenical Christian ministry activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, ministry leadership, theological education, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Proven ability to present information and speak effectively before small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to engage articulately with Christian worship, preaching, and vocational discernment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religion, ministry, higher education, or nonprofit leadership.
• Five years of relevant professional experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• Tuition Discount
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holidays and additional University days off
• Free Parking and Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employee Discounts & Services

About the Company

The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university located minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Guided by the motto "Education for Service," the University is dedicated to preparing graduates for effective and responsible membership in complex societies. We welcome talented, civic-minded individuals to join our close-knit campus community.