Project Manager, Global Initiatives

DTS Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Theological Seminary seeks a Project Manager for Global Initiatives to oversee the G100 Global Leaders ThM Scholarship Program. You will coordinate recruitment through graduation, manage timelines, communications, and workflows, and serve as the operational hub across departments.

The role supports the Senior Director, ensuring program success and potential expansion into other initiatives within Global Initiatives. Strong coordination and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, leadership, education, or a related field.
• 3+ years in project management, research, or higher ed/ministry contexts.
• Proven ability to produce executive-ready deliverables (briefs, planning docs).
• Cross-cultural teamwork experience and cultural intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director with institutional planning and decision-making materials.
• Maintain project tracking, dashboards, and status reports for leadership.
• Coordinate cross-departmental work to ensure smooth G100 delivery.
• Prepare briefing materials and performance summaries for committees.
• Finalize program plan, timelines, and milestone schedules.
• Manage online and residential phases and student transitions to Dallas.

Skills

Project management

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Asana

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, leadership, education, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. For more information, read more about our mission here and also read or hear about our core values.

Job Summary

The Project Manager for Global Initiatives is responsible for the successful execution of the G100 Global Leaders ThM Scholarship Program, a cohort-based, five-year international program in which 100 students study online for three years from their home countries, then relocate to Dallas for two years of residential study to complete the Master of Theology degree. This role serves as the operational and administrative hub of G100, coordinating all program phases from student recruitment and enrollment through graduation. The Project Manager manages program timelines, student communications, institutional workflows, and cross-departmental relationships to ensure smooth program delivery and student success. This role is essential to G100’s sustainability and directly supports the Senior Director’s strategic oversight and decision-making. While initially focused on G100, this role has potential to expand to support other strategic initiatives within Global Initiatives as the department grows.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Senior Director Provide research, analysis, and strategic documentation to support the Senior Director’s institutional planning and executive decision-making. Maintain comprehensive project tracking, status reporting, and institutional dashboards to keep leadership informed of G100 progress and emerging issues. Serve as the operational backbone for G100, handling cross-departmental coordination so the Senior Director can focus on strategic relationships and institutional alignment. Prepare briefing materials, metrics, and performance summaries for Executive Committee meetings and leadership presentations.

Planning

Finalize the G100 program plan, timelines, phase gates, and milestone schedules for both FA27 and FA28 cohorts. Create and maintain program documentation including RACI matrices, decision logs, and process workflows.

Executing

Manage operational aspects of G100 during online (years 1-3) and residential (years 4-5) phases. Serve as central coordinator between students, mentors, academic departments, Enrollment Services, International Student Development (ISD), Housing, Financial Aid, and DSO/Immigration Services. Coordinate student transitions to Dallas: housing, course scheduling, visa processing, and orientation. Manage G100 communications and execute key events (orientations, cohort check-ins, degree ceremonies).

Monitoring & Controlling

Track student progress (course completion, GPA, visa status). Work with Academic Advising and ISD to identify at-risk students for proactive support. Compile G100 metrics (enrollment, retention, completion rates, mentor engagement) and prepare status reports for leadership. Coordinate referrals to academic and support resources in collaboration with Academic Advising and ISD. Monitor G100 budget expenditures and spending against approved allocations. Coordinate with Finance on scholarship fund disbursement and track student tuition/fee payments. Maintain documentation of budget decisions and fund allocations for reporting and auditing purposes. Alert the Senior Director to budget variances or funding issues requiring attention.

Closing

Lead retrospective assessment of program outcomes and cohort performance. Evaluate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes to identify lessons learned for future G100 cohorts and related programs. Document program decisions, challenges, and best practices for institutional learning.

Project Management & Documentation

Use Asana and Microsoft tools to track tasks, deadlines, and cross-departmental coordination. Maintain centralized G100 records and documentation to ensure program continuity and institutional accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, leadership, education, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in project management, applied research, or higher education or ministry contexts
• Demonstrated ability to produce executive-quality written deliverables: research briefs, planning documents, and stakeholder reports
• Cultural intelligence and experience working across diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Asana, Microsoft Office, and AI tools

Preferred

• Master’s degree in theology, leadership, education, or global ministry
• Familiarity with PMI project lifecycle standards
• Experience in international ministry or cross-cultural theological education
• Knowledge of global visa dynamics and SACSCOC accreditation standards

Core Competencies

• Strategic and Systems Thinking
• Institutional and Intercultural Fluency
• Execution-Ready
• Strategic Framing
• Collaborative Planning and Communication
• Leadership with Humility and Clarity

Wage Range

Wage Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Dallas Theological Seminary was founded out of a desire to preserve the centrality of the Bible and its authority as the theological foundation for pastors and teachers to serve the Lord’s church. Throughout the decades, DTS has pursued the goals of our founders by preparing God’s servants for ministry that now encompasses the earth. The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. Are you ready for the journey? Join 2,600 students and a global network of 16,000 alumni serving around the world. Your calling is our mission.