Employment

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities seeks a Financial Aid Officer (32 hrs/wk) who is responsible for providing exceptional customer service as they
counsel and advise students on federal and institutional student financial aid programs;

• evaluate and approve financial aid applications and award financial aid to eligible students, including merit and need-based institutional aid and federal loan programs;
• collect, maintain, and report student financial aid data;
• ensure that the seminary’s financial aid procedures comply with state and federal laws and regulations, as well as seminary policies;
• prepare for and participate in the yearly financial aid audit; and conduct periodic presentations to students and other interested parties about financial aid policy and procedures.

The Financial Aid Officer works closely with the Director of Student Services (primary supervisor), Vice President for Finance and Administration (secondary supervisor), Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselors, and United’s Accountant to provide United’s students with a seamless and professional financial aid experience.

The ideal candidate will have prior training and at least two years of experience administering student financial aid programs at a postsecondary institution required; Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, education, or a related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications in financial aid administration are advantageous; experience with educational student management software and PowerFAIDS required; Blackbaud SIS preferred.

View the complete job description and all necessary qualifications. This position is .8 FTE/32 hours/week and requires the employee to routinely work on campus for at least two (2) days (or 16 hours of the 32) per work week. The annualized salary range is $50,000–$55,000 with an exceptional benefits package, including retirement, medical, health savings account, Life/LTD, vacation, sick leave, and a very generous holiday schedule. Plus, you’ll work with colleagues who are highly dedicated and collaborative and will want the same approach from you.

United Theological Seminary is proud to be a leader in progressive theological education, welcoming students of all genders, religious affiliations, spiritual expressions, races, abilities, and ages. We are a community of activists, students, scholars, artists, ministers, chaplains, and more. 

If this position is your kind of work and United is your kind of place, we would love to hear from you! Persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resumé to vpearson@unitedseminary.edu. We will review applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities invites applications for an endowed tenure-track position: Assistant/Associate Professor of World Religions and Intercultural Studies. Responsibilities include: teaching six courses per academic year at the graduate (seminary) level. Regular faculty expectations include engaging in scholarly activity (research, conferences, publications), advising students, and serving on seminary committees. Faculty are also expected to teach up to five special studies (individualized directed studies) per year. 

Qualifications include a PhD or ThD in religious studies/theology (or another discipline that focuses on the academic study of world religions) and an adjacent or secondary expertise in the interpretation of religious texts and/or comparative religion. PhD or equivalent must be completed within one year of the start date. The instructor’s personal religious identity or affiliation is not a consideration, so long as they are open to accepting and teaching about multiple expressions of spirituality and belief. Candidates of color, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community are especially encouraged to apply.

The current salary for professors at the assistant level is $74,372, and the salary at the associate level is $84,457. United offers excellent benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance; generous retirement contributions; professional development; and paid leave for vacation, sick, and holidays.

Please send a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three recommenders to the attention of Jen Bingen Buck at employment@unitedseminary.edu. Review of applications will commence on October 15, 2026, and will be accepted until the position has been filled.