PT - Project Manager, Global Initiatives

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas Campus - Dallas, TX, Position Type: Part Time Hourly Non Exempt, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00Hourly, Job Category: On Campus, 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 and primary point of contact between students, mentors, academic departments, Enrollment Services, Academic Advising, International Student Development (ISD), Registrar, Housing, Financial Aid, Business Office, and other institutional offices.

Manage G100 communications and execute key events (orientations, cohort check-ins, degree ceremonies).

Monitoring & Controlling

Track student progress metrics (course completion, GPA, visa status) and flag at-risk students to Academic Advising and ISD for intervention.

Compile G100 metrics (enrollment, retention, completion rates, mentor engagement) and prepare status reports for leadership.

Monitor G100 budget expenditures and spending against approved allocations.

Maintain documentation of program decisions, budget allocations, and fund tracking 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.

Qualifications: Required

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