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Grant Director
Department: College of Theology and Ministry
Location: Tulsa, OK
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ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty
actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on
our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do,
and we want you to make us even better!
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL-TIME
The Graduate School of Theology and Ministry (GSTM) Grant Director provides
full-time executive leadership for the Lilly Endowment Pathways for Tomorrow
Initiative and the Institute for Spirit-Empowered Ministry Resilience at Oral
Roberts University's Graduate School of Theology and Ministry. This position
is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all grant activities,
Institute operations, personnel, budget, partnerships, evaluation, and
strategic communications throughout the five-year grant period. This position
terminates at the end of the grant period in December 2030.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Administration & Compliance
Serve as the primary point of accountability for all grant activities
under the Lilly Endowment Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative.
Maintain fidelity to approved goals, timelines, and deliverables
Prepare annual narrative and financial reports
Coordinate with the Lilly Endowment program officer; and ensure all
expenditures align with the approved budget.
Institute Leadership & Operations
Provide day-to-day executive oversight of the Institute for Spirit-
Empowered Ministry Resilience.
Manage and supervise all Institute staff
Establish office policies, workflows, and communication systems to support
smooth operations
CEU, Workshop & Lecture Series Development
In consultation with the Dean, design, schedule, and oversee all grant-
funded continuing education units (CEUs), workshops, seminars, and the
Institute lecture series.
Coordinate faculty presenters, external speakers, and institutional
partners to ensure events meet professional standards for ministry
formation and continuing education.
Digital Resource Repository
Oversee the creation, curation, and ongoing maintenance of the Institute's
online resource repository.
Ensure that content is accessible, theologically sound, and aligned with
grant goals
Manage the Repository Content Manager
Monitor subscription growth and usage metrics
Mental Health & Counseling Services
Coordinate grant-supported counseling initiatives in partnership with
professional therapists and ORU's Graduate School of Counseling.
Ensure services are ethically supervised, professionally executed, and
responsive to the mental health needs of Spirit-empowered pastoral leaders
and their families.
Mentoring & Coaching Network
Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the mentoring and
coaching network connecting students, alumni, and experienced pastoral
leaders.
Coordinate mentor and coach recruitment, training, matching, stipend
administration, and ongoing quality assurance.
Alumni Engagement & Pastoral Liaison Oversight
Direct strategy for strengthening alumni relationships
Provide supervisory guidance to the Pastoral Liaison to ensure effective
outreach, database management, and cultivation of alumni giving and
participation
Strategic Partnership & Collaboration
Cultivate and steward relationships with key internal and external
partners.
Represent the Institute in external ministry and academic communities.
Budget Management & Sustainability Planning
In consultation with the Dean, oversee the annual Institute budget and
monitor all revenue streams.
Develop and implement plans for long-term financial sustainability beyond
the grant period.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
In collaboration with an ORU faculty, implement evaluation strategies
including surveys, focus groups, and program assessments determined by
faculty.
Analyze data to measure progress toward grant outcomes; provide data-
driven reports to ORU stakeholders and the Lilly Endowment on a monthly,
quarterly, and annual basis.
Communications & Visibility
Oversee the Institute's comprehensive communication strategy, including
the website, social media channels, and promotional materials.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION : Master's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or a
related field required. Doctorate (D.Min., Ph.D., or Ed.D.) preferred.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in ministry leadership,
theological education, or nonprofit/grant administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Spirit-
empowered/Pentecostal-Charismatic movement.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, multi-year budgets, and diverse
teams.
Experience with grant reporting, compliance, and donor relations
preferred; familiarity with Lilly Endowment initiatives a plus.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the
ability to represent the Institute to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with churches, ministry
organizations, academic departments, and community leaders.
Proficiency with digital tools for project management, communications, and
data tracking (e.g., email platforms, CRM, project management software).
Strong interpersonal skills; pastoral sensitivity and ability to relate to
ministry leaders experiencing burnout, crisis, or transition.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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