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Reporting to the Dean of the School of Mission and Theology, this role ensures faithful execution of the grant vision, outcomes, and reporting requirements.\nAbout Fuller Seminary\nFuller Theological Seminary prepares leaders for faithful service in a diverse and global Church. Through integrative theological education, missional engagement, and innovative digital delivery, the Seminary equips leaders for ministry in complex cultural contexts.\nEssential Functions\nProvide overall leadership for the Pathways FORWARD Consortium, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and timelines\nServe as primary liaison with consortium partners, Advisory Council members, consultants, and evaluators\nAdvance digital-forward transformation through implementation of shared digital services across the FORWARD consortium in collaboration with the Dean of the School of Mission and Theology, Leadership Formation Division, and FULLER Equip\nAlign the FORWARD consortium learning initiatives with Fuller’s non-degree and digital learning ecosystem and oversee faculty and staff development cohorts to build teaching capacity across partner institutions in the FORWARD consortium\nOversee grant budget, subgrants, expenditures, and reporting in collaboration with the Fuller Foundation. Includes participating in sustainability planning, cost-sharing models, and transition strategies for long-term consortium viability\nPlan and facilitate consortium convenings, trainings, and collaborative learning experiences\nTranslate evaluation findings into adaptive improvements and institutional learning\nPerform other duties as assigned\nKnowledge and Skills Required\nMaster’s degree in theology, ministry, education, or related field required; doctoral degree preferred\n7–10+ years of senior-level program or grant leadership experience\nDemonstrated experience leading complex, multi-institutional or grant-funded initiatives\nStrong theological grounding and ability to work across diverse ecclesial and cultural contexts\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant reporting\nStrong organizational skills with high attention to detail, deadlines, and financial accountability\nAbility to travel periodically for partner engagement and convenings\nAdditional Remarks\nMust be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards\nMust be willing to sign Fuller's Statement of Faith\nThis is a hybrid position. While this role has the ability to work from home, there may be some days the role will need to work out of the Pasadena, CA campus.\nPay Scale\nSalary range the seminary expects to pay: $93,000 - $97,000 annually USD\n\nFuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion. All positions must agree to Fuller’s Community Standards for conduct, and certain positions must fully accept Fuller’s Statement of Faith. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.\n\n1.2, E1, 43-0000","company":"Fuller Theological","rawCompany":"fuller theological","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:32.015Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-2021.00","title":"Directors, Religious Activities and Education","slug":"directors-religious-activities-and-education"},{"code":"11-9039.00","title":"Education Administrators, All Other","slug":"education-administrators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"813110","title":"Religious Organizations","slug":"religious-organizations"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director - Pathways Forward Consortium","description":"Program Director\nPathways Forward Consortium\n\nDEPT: School of Mission and Theology\nHOURS: 40 per week\nPT/FT/TEMP: Full-Time\nEXEMPT STATUS: Exempt\nLOCATION: Pasadena, CA\nREPORTS TO: Dean of the School of Mission and Theology\nBrief Description\nThe Program Director provides day-to-day leadership and strategic oversight for the Pathways FORWARD Consortium, a five-year, $10M Lilly Endowment–funded initiative led by Fuller Theological Seminary. The Consortium advances a digital-forward transformation of theological education through shared services, co-developed curriculum, and institutional capacity building among evangelical, Hispanic-serving, and historically Black theological institutions. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Mission and Theology, this role ensures faithful execution of the grant vision, outcomes, and reporting requirements.\nAbout Fuller Seminary\nFuller Theological Seminary prepares leaders for faithful service in a diverse and global Church. Through integrative theological education, missional engagement, and innovative digital delivery, the Seminary equips leaders for ministry in complex cultural contexts.\nEssential Functions\nProvide overall leadership for the Pathways FORWARD Consortium, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and timelines\nServe as primary liaison with consortium partners, Advisory Council members, consultants, and evaluators\nAdvance digital-forward transformation through implementation of shared digital services across the FORWARD consortium in collaboration with the Dean of the School of Mission and Theology, Leadership Formation Division, and FULLER Equip\nAlign the FORWARD consortium learning initiatives with Fuller’s non-degree and digital learning ecosystem and oversee faculty and staff development cohorts to build teaching capacity across partner institutions in the FORWARD consortium\nOversee grant budget, subgrants, expenditures, and reporting in collaboration with the Fuller Foundation. Includes participating in sustainability planning, cost-sharing models, and transition strategies for long-term consortium viability\nPlan and facilitate consortium convenings, trainings, and collaborative learning experiences\nTranslate evaluation findings into adaptive improvements and institutional learning\nPerform other duties as assigned\nKnowledge and Skills Required\nMaster’s degree in theology, ministry, education, or related field required; doctoral degree preferred\n7–10+ years of senior-level program or grant leadership experience\nDemonstrated experience leading complex, multi-institutional or grant-funded initiatives\nStrong theological grounding and ability to work across diverse ecclesial and cultural contexts\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant reporting\nStrong organizational skills with high attention to detail, deadlines, and financial accountability\nAbility to travel periodically for partner engagement and convenings\nAdditional Remarks\nMust be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards\nMust be willing to sign Fuller's Statement of Faith\nThis is a hybrid position. 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