What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rector position at California Lutheran University?
Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Location: Berkeley
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
The Rector will be the spiritual and administrative leader of the PLTS community. Under the direction of President, the Rector is the President's primary representative for the seminary with external constituencies in the church and in theological education circles. The Rector is active in relating to donors and seminary alumni including the invitation of their financial support. Along with the Dean of the Seminary, the Rector represents the seminary within the structures of the university and is accountable to the university for the administration of the seminary. The Rector embodies the mission and spirit of the seminary as its symbolic leader and model.
Representative Duties:
Working with the University President (meet once per month), provide leadership and administration of the seminary and foster a collaborative environment with students, faculty, staff, and other administrators.
Develop short-term and long-term plans consistent with the mission of the seminary, the mission of the university, and the university's strategic plan, to grow enrollment within a fiscally responsible environment.
Represent the seminary to the church and other external constituencies, including the ELCA Seminary Leaders.
Foster relationships with partners such as the Western Mission Network, Churchwide Office of the ELCA, and ecumenical partners to advance the mission of the seminary and enhance theological education in the ELCA.
Provide direction, coordination, and recruitment for the work of the PLTS Advisory Board as a committee of the Board of Regents.
Bridge internal university-seminary dynamics, foster cohesion, and address siloed structures
Work closely with the Academic Dean to promote sustainable development goals in all academic areas: foster academic excellence through intellectual growth, student-centered learning, and faculty development.
Explore and develop innovative educational programs (e.g., certificate programs) responsive to church and societal changes.
Enhance institutional management, student experience, and retention; facilitate graduate offerings and theological education for the church through the seminary
Raise funds for the seminary, in cooperation with the Director of Seminary Stewardship and University Advancement.
Oversee and host public seminary events such as the annual Founders' Day, Luther Lecture, and ELCA Bishop visit.
Serve as a pastoral presence, guide, model, and promote values of the seminary, pluralism, interfaith cooperation, and mutual understanding of identities and cultures among its students, faculty, staff, and advisory board.
Facilitate effective communication within the seminary community, including times of crisis.
Advance the concerns of the university and represent the seminary among the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) Board to promote the sustainability of PLTS; serve as ex-officio member of the GTU board.
Oversee the seminary staff.
Oversee and monitor the seminary's operating budget.
Knowledge Of:
The ELCA both nationally and globally and of different religious traditions and cultures.
Mission, vision, identity and goals of California Lutheran University
Policies and practices involved in the candidacy process of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its ecumenical partners
Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and fundraising techniques in generating significant commitments from individual sources
Group facilitation and collegial team building
Budget preparation and control
Strategic planning techniques
Public speaking techniques
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
University rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Multicultural and Interfaith dialogue and engagement techniques
Relevant computer software and technology such as: Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability To:
Participate in a management/leadership style that empowers and develops energetic, entrepreneurial leadership committed to the mission and identity of PLTS as a seminary of both the ELCA and Cal Lutheran
Provide leadership that is transparent, accessible, trustworthy, collegial, and visibly engaged in the life of the seminary and university.
Stimulate theological reflection regarding all matters of seminary life and be an effective and creative communicator of the seminary's mission
Anticipate, understand, and react to the challenges and opportunities of theological education facing the seminary
Be mindful of the needs of students, preparing for ministry in the church and world
Be an open, communicative, and confident professional while at the same time be accustomed to promoting the seminary and/or other university constituents
Demonstrate leadership ability and management experience that includes supervision of personnel and budgetary responsibility
Firm yet fair disposition, and the energy, agility, and flexibility to work side-by-side with senior administration
Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural and interfaith engagement and successful experience fostering it
Allow innovative practices and proposals to surface and foster collaboration in alignment with the goals of the university's strategic plan and decisions made by the university's administrative leadership
Build consensus, develop an overarching vision, and to motivate and inspire others to assure it is realized
Stay both flexible and adaptable enough to be responsive to short-term concerns while developing long-range strategies especially as the administrative leader of the seminary
Maintain poise in complex and conflictual situations, to hear opposing views clearly, and to persevere when principals of strategic considerations are at stake
Enhance operational efficiency and an optimal use of university resources
Work with persons at all levels of the University and foster dynamic relationships with external constituencies and stakeholders
Learn from others, translate her or his thoughts for broader consideration, manage by influence, build unity around difficult issues, and explain his or her own views.
Travel regionally and nationally on a frequent basis
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A master's degree in divinity, Religious Studies, or Theological Studies and seven years of experience in a congregational or ELCA leadership setting (campus ministry, outdoor ministry, social ministry, synodical ministry, Churchwide ministry, seminary or higher education).
Preferred Qualifications:
Distinguished record of administrative leadership gained through increasingly responsible roles in complex settings
A Ph.D. in Divinity, Religious Studies, or Theological Studies
Licenses and Other Requirements:
On roster of ordained ministers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by time of appointment
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files
Working Environment:
Indoor and public engagement environment.
Hiring Range $165,000-$185,000
Posting Number: Staff004162022
Open Date: 04/03/2025
Close Date: 4/24/2025
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/12409
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
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FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Location: Berkeley
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
The Rector will be the spiritual and administrative leader of the PLTS community. Under the direction of President, the Rector is the President's primary representative for the seminary with external constituencies in the church and in theological education circles. The Rector is active in relating to donors and seminary alumni including the invitation of their financial support. Along with the Dean of the Seminary, the Rector represents the seminary within the structures of the university and is accountable to the university for the administration of the seminary. The Rector embodies the mission and spirit of the seminary as its symbolic leader and model.
Representative Duties:
Working with the University President (meet once per month), provide leadership and administration of the seminary and foster a collaborative environment with students, faculty, staff, and other administrators.
Develop short-term and long-term plans consistent with the mission of the seminary, the mission of the university, and the university's strategic plan, to grow enrollment within a fiscally responsible environment.
Represent the seminary to the church and other external constituencies, including the ELCA Seminary Leaders.
Foster relationships with partners such as the Western Mission Network, Churchwide Office of the ELCA, and ecumenical partners to advance the mission of the seminary and enhance theological education in the ELCA.
Provide direction, coordination, and recruitment for the work of the PLTS Advisory Board as a committee of the Board of Regents.
Bridge internal university-seminary dynamics, foster cohesion, and address siloed structures
Work closely with the Academic Dean to promote sustainable development goals in all academic areas: foster academic excellence through intellectual growth, student-centered learning, and faculty development.
Explore and develop innovative educational programs (e.g., certificate programs) responsive to church and societal changes.
Enhance institutional management, student experience, and retention; facilitate graduate offerings and theological education for the church through the seminary
Raise funds for the seminary, in cooperation with the Director of Seminary Stewardship and University Advancement.
Oversee and host public seminary events such as the annual Founders' Day, Luther Lecture, and ELCA Bishop visit.
Serve as a pastoral presence, guide, model, and promote values of the seminary, pluralism, interfaith cooperation, and mutual understanding of identities and cultures among its students, faculty, staff, and advisory board.
Facilitate effective communication within the seminary community, including times of crisis.
Advance the concerns of the university and represent the seminary among the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) Board to promote the sustainability of PLTS; serve as ex-officio member of the GTU board.
Oversee the seminary staff.
Oversee and monitor the seminary's operating budget.
Knowledge Of:
The ELCA both nationally and globally and of different religious traditions and cultures.
Mission, vision, identity and goals of California Lutheran University
Policies and practices involved in the candidacy process of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its ecumenical partners
Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and fundraising techniques in generating significant commitments from individual sources
Group facilitation and collegial team building
Budget preparation and control
Strategic planning techniques
Public speaking techniques
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
University rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Multicultural and Interfaith dialogue and engagement techniques
Relevant computer software and technology such as: Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability To:
Participate in a management/leadership style that empowers and develops energetic, entrepreneurial leadership committed to the mission and identity of PLTS as a seminary of both the ELCA and Cal Lutheran
Provide leadership that is transparent, accessible, trustworthy, collegial, and visibly engaged in the life of the seminary and university.
Stimulate theological reflection regarding all matters of seminary life and be an effective and creative communicator of the seminary's mission
Anticipate, understand, and react to the challenges and opportunities of theological education facing the seminary
Be mindful of the needs of students, preparing for ministry in the church and world
Be an open, communicative, and confident professional while at the same time be accustomed to promoting the seminary and/or other university constituents
Demonstrate leadership ability and management experience that includes supervision of personnel and budgetary responsibility
Firm yet fair disposition, and the energy, agility, and flexibility to work side-by-side with senior administration
Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural and interfaith engagement and successful experience fostering it
Allow innovative practices and proposals to surface and foster collaboration in alignment with the goals of the university's strategic plan and decisions made by the university's administrative leadership
Build consensus, develop an overarching vision, and to motivate and inspire others to assure it is realized
Stay both flexible and adaptable enough to be responsive to short-term concerns while developing long-range strategies especially as the administrative leader of the seminary
Maintain poise in complex and conflictual situations, to hear opposing views clearly, and to persevere when principals of strategic considerations are at stake
Enhance operational efficiency and an optimal use of university resources
Work with persons at all levels of the University and foster dynamic relationships with external constituencies and stakeholders
Learn from others, translate her or his thoughts for broader consideration, manage by influence, build unity around difficult issues, and explain his or her own views.
Travel regionally and nationally on a frequent basis
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A master's degree in divinity, Religious Studies, or Theological Studies and seven years of experience in a congregational or ELCA leadership setting (campus ministry, outdoor ministry, social ministry, synodical ministry, Churchwide ministry, seminary or higher education).
Preferred Qualifications:
Distinguished record of administrative leadership gained through increasingly responsible roles in complex settings
A Ph.D. in Divinity, Religious Studies, or Theological Studies
Licenses and Other Requirements:
On roster of ordained ministers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by time of appointment
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files
Working Environment:
Indoor and public engagement environment.
Hiring Range $165,000-$185,000
Posting Number: Staff004162022
Open Date: 04/03/2025
Close Date: 4/24/2025
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/12409
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
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Salary : $165,000 - $185,000
