FTE - Assistant Director of Global Initiatives

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas Campus - Dallas, TX 75204Position Type: Full Time, Salaried, ExemptSalary Range: $60,852.00 - $62,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: On CampusJob Summary

 

The Department of Global Initiatives (DGI) advances Dallas Theological Seminary’s global mission by identifying, assessing, and planning large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within the Initiating and Planning phases of the PMI project lifecycle. The Assistant Director is the Senior Director’s primary strategic partner, managing research, documentation, and stakeholder coordination across an active multi-initiative portfolio spanning international scholarship programs, regional gateway development, global partner relationships, and domestic intercultural engagement. This role is scoped entirely within DGI’s planning mandate; admissions counseling, academic advising, and program execution are held by other departments.

 

Key Responsibilities

Research and Feasibility



Conduct research, benchmarking, and feasibility analysis for potential and active DGI initiatives across regions and institutional partners.


Synthesize findings into actionable briefs, PESTLE and SWOT analyses, and risk assessments for senior leadership.


Monitor the global theological education landscape, visa policy, and accreditation developments that affect DGI planning assumptions.



Initiative Planning and Documentation



Draft and maintain planning documents for all active DGI initiatives: charters, RACI matrices, risk registers, timelines, and stakeholder registers.


Manage version control across all documents submitted to the VP for Global Ministries, ExCom, and the Board.


Maintain Asana as the authoritative source of record for initiative status and ensure all active work is execution-ready before divisional handoff.



Stakeholder Coordination



Facilitate planning meetings and feedback loops with departments including Enrollment Services, Academics, Finance, Advancement, Operations, and ISD.


Represent DGI in cross-departmental conversations and ensure ExCom and Board submission timelines are met.



Global Partner Development



Support development and maintenance of DGI’s global partner relationships, including gateway site candidates, regional academic hubs, and international ministry networks.


Conduct due diligence for prospective partnerships and draft correspondence and meeting summaries for international engagement.



Reporting and Team Coordination



Track DGI-aligned milestones within the DTS Strategic Plan and prepare progress reports for the Senior Director.


Assist the Senior Director in coordinating work with the DGI Coordinator and, as the portfolio grows, with Research Fellows.


QualificationsRequired:



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


3 or more years of experience in project coordination, strategic 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 Google Workspace



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



Travel Requirements



Occasional domestic and international travel for global partner engagement, field assessments, and DGI-led events. One to two international trips anticipated annually.