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Job Summary

Founded in 1866, Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is a leading progressive Christian seminary, graduate school, and center for leadership development and social impact. PSR transforms individuals and communities through a flexible, stackable curriculum its graduate program and a collaborative, lifelong learning platform, PSR Collective on Kwaray.

For forty years, the Theological Education for Leadership (TEL) program has provided accessible progressive Christian theological education through special courses and seminars for clergy, laity, and spiritual seekers from diverse racial/ethnic communities. Students that have completed TEL often use this as their entry point into the broader graduate program. In late 2024, PSR launched the online learning platform, Kwaray, and is currently releasing the TEL courses online under the "PSR Collective" on Kwaray. To help bring the TEL programming closer to churches and congregations, we have launched the Congregational Renewal Cohort (CRC) program. The CRC is designed to support congregations in assessing and adapting their ministries to thrive in a changing world. CRC partners with religious congregations to strengthen their ministries, deepen relationships with their communities, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

PSR is hiring for a Manager of Program & Growth, who will lead the strategic expansion and operational coordination of both programs. This role combines program management with recruitment and outreach, advancing PSR's mission to cultivate diverse, justice-centered faith leaders. Reporting jointly to the Director of CRC and the Sr. Director of Marketing, Growth & Communications, the Manager builds strong relationships with Bay Area congregations, supports emerging leaders of color, and strengthens systems that ensure program excellence and measurable impact.

Essential Functions

Recruitment, Outreach, and Networking – 50%

Program Administration – 40%

Program Assessment and Evaluation – 10%

Responsibilities

TEL & CRC Growth Management (50%)

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for the TEL program, aligned with PSR’s mission, under the guidance of the Senior Director of MGC.
• Collaborate with the CRC Director and MGC team to design and execute outreach strategies that identify and recruit churches and groups aligned with CRC program goals.
• Conduct in-person and virtual networking with denominational leaders to identify prospective congregations and participants.
• Compile and maintain targeted outreach lists of churches, nonprofits, and theological organizations for both TEL and CRC.
• Track and report on leads, outreach activities, and conversions to inform strategic planning and goal-setting.
• Coordinate with cross-departmental teams to support referral follow-up and ensure institutional alignment around program goals.
• Represent TEL and CRC at events, presentations, and external engagements as assigned.
• Partner with MGC team members to develop marketing materials and contribute to communications strategies that build public awareness of TEL and CRC.

Program Administration (40%)

• Coordinate program logistics for CRC under the direction of the CRC Director, including scheduling, enrollment, student tracking, and instructor support.
• Maintain and publish course calendars and offerings.
• Support student engagement and academic progress through direct communication and administrative oversight.
• Use PSR systems (CRM, SIS, etc.) to manage applications, contracts, event checklists, and course materials in ways that are efficient and assessment-ready.
• Develop orientation materials and provide technical and administrative support for online learning platforms.
• Liaise with the Academic Affairs Office to coordinate TEL and CRC graduate participation in PSR Commencement.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports on program and student performance.

Program Assessment and Evaluation (10%)

• Collect and analyze student feedback and course evaluations.
• Maintain organized archives of program materials and evaluations.
• Assist in preparing grant reports that highlight program outcomes and community impact.
• Support the CRC Director in ensuring academic and theological quality across all offerings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience or graduate studies in theology, education, or a related field a plus.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in recruitment, sales, program coordination, or congregational/community leadership.
• Demonstrated success designing and executing outreach strategies in faith-based or social impact contexts.
• Strong familiarity with spiritual and community leadership development.
• Local and deeply rooted in Bay Area communities, with experience working in BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and affirming faith networks.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and collaborative tools.
• Strong alignment with PSR’s mission of justice, inclusion, and innovation in theological education.

Salary

• $75,000 - $80,000