Program Coordinator-Artful Worship Grant

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UIW seeks a Program Coordinator for Artful Worship Grant to lead coordination and operations for a multiyear Lilly Endowment initiative that engages literature, music, visual art, storytelling, and imagination to nurture children's faith. The role is primarily on campus with limited hybrid work after six months.

Reporting to the Program Director, Artful Worship, the coordinator will manage projects, track outcomes, prepare grant reports, and collaborate with faculty, students, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of program/project coordination experience.
• Grant management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Program Coordinator-Artful Worship Grant

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator-Artful Worship Grant provides full-time coordination and operational leadership for Artful Worship: Inspiring Children's Faith Through the Catholic Imagination, a multi-year Lilly Endowment initiative exploring how literature, music, visual art, storytelling, and the creative imagination nurture children's faith. The Program Coordinator-Artful Worship Grant reports to the Program Director, Artful Worship.

The position is primarily based on campus. A limited hybrid work arrangement may be available after six months of successful employment.

Note that this is a grant-funded position with funding approval through 07/01/2030. Note that grant can be extended or shortened based on fund availability and the needs of the department.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively learn and use Google Workspace, Canva, and other project management and communication tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to prepare grant reports by organizing project data, tracking outcomes, and coordinating documentation.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems proactively.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, students, University offices, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Appreciation for Catholic higher education, arts-based education, and community engagement.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Work Experience

Two (2) years of program/project coordination experience in a professional, academic, or nonprofit setting. Note that administrative support experience in a complex office environment will be considered in lieu of said experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Arts Administration, English, Communication, Music, Religious Studies, Ministry, or a related field.
• Grants management experience in a higher education or arts/nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Familiarity with Catholic ministries, children's programming, or arts education.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics or other survey and assessment platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Teams.
• Proficiency in Canva.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Typical Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, especially in the planning and execution of events, to meet departmental goals. Work hour flexibility during peak periods and events execution.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events.
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve event materials.
• Ability to push/pull equipment carts holding up to 60lbs.
• Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and potential/current students, and event attendees (including children) as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Number: AS2309PO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Staff (non-exempt)

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary): 07/01/2030

Reports To: Professor of English, CHASS

Salary: $45,000 Annualized

Open Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Note that this is a grant-funded position with funding approval through 07/01/2030. Note that grant can be extended or shortened based on fund availability and the needs of the department.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).