OPEN POSITION: Leadership Development Coordinator
The application deadline for this position is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Job Type: Full Time
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Level: Administrative Staff
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Reports To: Director of Leadership Development and Institutional Capacities
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Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Preference for exposure to higher education and theological education. Preference for a Certified Meeting
Professional, Project Management Certification, or equivalent training in nonprofit event planning, project management, hospitality, or customer service.
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Experience Level: Some combination of at least five years of administrative experience with experience in event coordination, administration, nonprofit event
planning, or hospitality. Professional experience connected to theological education, higher education, or nonprofit organizations is highly preferred.
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Location: Hybrid. Office located in Pittsburgh, PA. Individual must live in the greater Pittsburgh area. In-office presence required as requested.
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Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
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How to Apply: Send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Elise Sutter, hr@ats.edu.
Leadership Development Coordinator
About the Role
As a coordinator for the Leadership Development team, you will support grant-funded initiatives that advance the development of leaders within theological education. The work includes
facilitating virtual programming, webinars, roundtable discussions, focus groups, and multiday, in-person conferences. You will manage logistics, develop project timelines, anticipate needs,
resolve routine operational challenges, and recommend process improvements. This requires strong project management skills, relationship building, exceptional hospitality, independent
problem-solving, and a commitment to serving diverse communities. This full-time (35-hour work week), flexible work schedule requires travel to about 12 events annually for onsite event
coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Event planning support for small- and large-scale gatherings (hotel, travel, meals, transportation, meeting details, speaker arrangements, reimbursements, evaluations, etc.)
- Onsite event hospitality (warmly greeting, registering, and assisting guests while executing logistical details)
- Provide support for Leadership Development communications in collaboration with the Communications team
- Engage as part of the Leadership Development team in technical work (EventCombo support, Zoom meetings, Zite, email campaigns and survey builds, basic Excel tables, PowerPoint, ShareFile,
and Engage ATS)
- Administratively assist online learning platforms through data collection, organizing, posting, maintaining, and monitoring online asynchronous content, including Canvas modules.
- Support the team’s work on programmatic impact assessment, including data collection and organization.
- Participate in regular team and workgroup meetings, including logistical support and scheduling for member-comprised advisory and steering committees
- Coordinate meeting communication (mailings, tracking participant details, registration, communication with external participants, event advertisement) in collaboration with the ATS
Communications team
- In collaboration with director and associate director staff, disseminate and organize resources
- Assistance in the administrative and logistical training of administrative coworkers
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Ability to support online learning communities, execute webinars, and in-person events
- Superior organization and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated willingness to learn and serve
- Ability to process a variety of materials accurately
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Expert-Level Proficiency In: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe/PDF files, Zoom
- Proficiency In: Excel, online survey tools, learning management systems, PowerPoint, and databases
- Capacity to work within a team-oriented process
- Demonstrates kindness, professionalism, and respect in all interactions; contributes to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
Education and Experience
Education commensurate with the tasks and duties of the job is required. Bachelor’s degree required and additional certification in event planning or management is preferred. If
candidates are not sure they meet the qualifications, they are encouraged to apply. ATS strongly encourages applications from diverse communities and backgrounds, nontraditional career paths,
and values lived experiences.
Some combination of at least five years of administrative experience with experience in event coordination, administration, nonprofit event planning, or hospitality is preferred. Professional
experience connected to theological education, higher education, or nonprofit organizations is highly preferred.
Who We Are
The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) is a membership, nonprofit organization that supports more than 290 graduate theological schools in the United States and Canada.
Our dedicated staff is welcoming and supportive. Learn more about ATS.
Why Join Our Team?
ATS cares about the flourishing of its people, and building a culture of hospitality and support. Committed to innovation and excellence, we believe we are better together, as
a collaborative, thoughtful, and diverse staff. ATS is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Elise Sutter, associate director of human resources at hr@ats.edu.
Application deadline: November 1, 2026
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will begin November 2, 2026. ATS hopes to fill the position by January 4, 2027.
