Job Summary:

The Community Experience Coordinator at Brite Divinity School is a dynamic and relational individual responsible for cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive co-curricular experience for students, faculty, and staff. Rooted in the seminary's progressive Christian values, this role focuses on fostering community, facilitating meaningful engagement, and ensuring a holistic and enriching environment that supports spiritual formation, academic growth, and leadership development. The Experience Coordinator will help design, organize, and execute a range of activities, events, and programs that enhance the overall seminary experience and embody its commitment to justice, compassion, and intellectual curiosity. The Experience Coordinator will play a significant role in a collective team within the student success department to help the student experience at Brite be transformative and growth oriented.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Develops and implement strategies to foster a strong sense of community and belonging among students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and theological perspectives.
2. Plans and executes regular community-building events, such as social gatherings, shared meals, and opportunities for informal interaction.
3. Plans and executes several community service days and volunteering for students to engage in the DFW area.
4. Collaborates with student organizations and leadership to support their activities and initiatives.
5. Assists in co-event planning and coordination for activities (game nights, karaoke, off site hangouts)
6. Participates in managing the logistical planning and execution of seminary events, including lectures, workshops, retreats, chapel services, commencement activities, and other special programs.
7. Participates in coordinating event logistics, including venue booking, catering, audio-visual arrangements, registration, and communication.
8. Evaluates the effectiveness of events and programs, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
9. Collaborates with the Director of Student Success, and Campus Chaplin in order to support student well-being and address student needs.
10. Helps facilitate orientation programs for new students, introducing them to the seminary's values, resources, and community.
11. Connects students with relevant campus resources, including academic advising, spiritual formation opportunities, and counseling services.
12. Supports initiatives that promote inclusivity, diversity, and anti-oppression within the seminary community.
13. Works collaboratively with the Student Success department, faculty, staff, and student leaders to ensure the seamless integration of co-curricular activities with the academic and spiritual life of the seminary.
14. Build relationships with external partners and organizations that align with the seminary's mission and values.
15. Serves on relevant seminary committees and working groups.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., student affairs, religious studies, organizational leadership, event management).
• Three years’ experience in event planning and coordination, including managing logistics, budgets, and vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to progressive Christian values and a deep understanding of their implications for community building and social justice.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master's degree
• Ministry background or related experience
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting, particularly within a theological or religious context

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Skill in problem solving and adaptability.
• Skill in Microsoft Office-based software applications.
• Proficiency in relevant software and technology, including event management platforms, communication tools, and social media.
• Ability to demonstrate effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within a budget to ensure good stewardship of resources.
• Ability to showcase a collaborative spirit and passion for creating meaningful and transformative experiences for others.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, prioritize, and effectively execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with plans.
• Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.