Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO)
**Position Overview**
– **Role:** Part-Time Grants and Projects Administrator (.4-.5 FTE)
– **Contract:** Fixed term until 31 July 2025, with potential for renewal
**About the Organisation**
Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) is a registered UK charity operating as the UK arm of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). The CCCU is an international association of Christian liberal arts colleges and universities, with its headquarters based in Washington, DC. SCIO is a pivotal centre for international research, particularly in the fields of science, religion, and the curation of biblical texts. The organisation offers programmes for students primarily from American universities, including the SCIO semester and summer programmes, as well as SCIO Online, all from its base in Oxford. Further information can be found at www.scio-uk.org.
**Mission Statement**
SCIO aims to promote scholarly engagement, intellectual excellence, and genuine Christian spirituality within an international academic community at Oxford. This mission is pursued by:
– Assisting students, mainly from CCCU colleges, in realizing their academic and personal potential at Oxford, during graduate or professional studies, and throughout their lives.
– Fostering high-quality research among staff and faculty from CCCU colleges, both individually and as part of SCIO-based research initiatives.
– Building a supportive alumni network that contributes to each other’s growth and supports SCIO’s mission.
– Providing professional development opportunities for staff, promoting personal and professional growth.
**Job Description**
The Grants and Projects Administrator will collaborate with the SCIO team on its main grant, Logos, and assist in developing new proposals and executing additional grants as needed. The role also includes supporting the executive director with various special projects. The position is part-time (.4-.5 FTE), with potential to increase hours as new grants are secured. The successful candidate will interact regularly with university faculty and students and may offer pastoral support if required, complementing the work of the dedicated pastoral support staff. Thus, it is essential for the appointee to align with SCIO’s mission and values. Based in central Oxford, the role involves working as part of a cohesive team and may require some international travel.
**About Logos**
Logos is a summer workshop focusing on biblical texts, vocation, and the Christian mind. It is organised by SCIO in partnership with the Museum of the Bible, funded by Steve and Jackie Green.
**Application Process**
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, and a cover letter to Jordan Smith via the ‘Apply’ button above. The deadline for applications is 1 November 2024, but SCIO reserves the right to hire sooner if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, early applications are encouraged