Spiritual Life Program Manager

PRINCIPIA

Spiritual Life Program Manager overseeing operational lead for the Spiritual Life Office at Principia. Managing logistics and executing multiple programs while supporting spiritual leadership and student engagement.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeElsah • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,750 - $67,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages logistics and execution for all recurring Spiritual Life programs, including but not limited to: CSO services (Sunday services and Wednesday testimony meetings) and Sunday Evening Sing (including advising and coordinating with student leaders)
Plans and executes 1–5 annual retreats, including contracts, transportation, budgets, accessibility, and risk management
Maintains the master calendar; coordinate spaces, AV, materials, hospitality, vendors, and run-of-show documents
Creates, maintains, and improves Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all programs to ensure consistent execution and backup coverage
Manages interfaith program logistics, including for the Interfaith Fellows program and values-aligned employee training sessions
Tracks program budgets, invoicing, and vendor purchases: reconciles monthly expenses and prepares budget status updates
Manages the Spiritual Life communications calendar (email, social media, web, campus calendar), partnering with College Marketing if/as needed
Coordinates production workflows for the “Light of the World” podcast, with content oversight remaining with the Director
Hires, trains, and manages student workers to support Spiritual Life programming, operations, and communications
Oversees onboarding and training support for key student and campus leadership roles connected to Spiritual Life
Implements basic attendance and satisfaction tracking across programs and retreats
Maintains continuity documentation to support operational stability and leadership transitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Student of Christian Science
Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred in higher education administration, nonprofit management, project management, ministry/theology, or a related field
Experience managing retreats and travel logistics, contracts, and risk management forms
Familiarity with podcast or digital content workflows and simple analytics
Experience supporting interfaith programming and campus collaboration
6+ years of relevant professional experience in program management, event operations, student affairs, ministry support, or a closely related field
Demonstrated organizational excellence: calendaring, checklist/SOP creation, logistics, vendor coordination, and budget tracking
Experience supervising students or early-career staff and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects
Strong written and verbal communication; comfort with digital tools (e.g., project trackers, shared drives, email platforms, basic analytics)
Ability to work effectively within a Christian Science environment while welcoming and supporting students from diverse faith backgrounds
Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. for event setup; extended periods of standing/walking during events; ability to travel with groups for retreats.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

event operationsprogram managementlogistics managementbudget trackingrisk managementSOP creationcontract managementattendance trackingdigital content workflowsanalytics

Soft Skills

organizational excellencestrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationteam managementcollaborationsupportive leadershipadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillstraining and onboarding

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in higher education administrationMaster's degree in nonprofit managementMaster's degree in project managementMaster's degree in ministry/theology