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Dallas Theological Seminary

Overall, DTS is a good place to work if you or your spouse are enrolled as students; PT or FT employees that includes tuition benefits—which can be very helpful depending on your program or situation. I found that the workload expected from PT or FT employees caused many students to inevitably either (1) change degree programs to accommodate the tuition benefits they received, or (2) it took way longer to complete their degree program than it would have if they had an off-campus job. As a student + employee, work/life balance is not always achievable, since you are always on campus (depends on the job & Dept.). Supervisors are usually very gracious, but the rigorous academic requirements + employee workload is still very difficult to balance, no matter how much you enjoy your coworkers. There are pros/cons to every workplace. From my experience, it’s easier/more beneficial for non-degree seeking spouses to work on campus & allow the degree-seeking spouse to benefit. Preference is given to international students (understandably). At times, it did feel like the institution showed favoritism with hiring; again, landing an on-campus job within the right Dept. is key for your sanity. Ultimately, I suggest students seek off-campus employment. 

Typical 8-5 workday.
General culture of working at DTS can be difficult. Some individual departments work better together than others.
Very top-down management, bordering on micromanagement, from the president's office and board.
Siloed work environment that impedes progress.
Very fundamentalist/not gender inclusive in positions of power.
Not looking to progress in terms of an equal opportunity workplace - very few POC in positions of power, have heard xenophobic/ethnocentric comments in the workplace from upper management.
No benefits for part-time.
Very likely to stay at an entry level position for entire employment - little to no chance for growth - esp. as a minority or woman.
Seminary does not pay into unemployment.  Seminary does not match 401k contributions.

Enjoyable parts of the job: getting to help students, seeing departments succeed in their mission


A typical day is helping students with their student records and getting the classes that they need to complete their degree. What I learned is how to properly and efficiently run an office. The hardest part of the job was letting the students know that some classes were full. The most enjoyable part of my job was the people I worked with and getting to know students from all over the world.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great atmosphere and company culture.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Fewer client hours during semester end and breaks.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open communication, solution focused, no micromanaging 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a counselor my day is client focused/driven

Apply here if you want to feel like you’re making a difference but don’t expect to make a living doing it. Raises are rare and when you do ask for one expect a conversation about budgeting constraints and a vague timeline that more often then not will end with nothing happening at the end. I enjoyed my time here but wouldn’t recommend if you want to be paid well for your work. 

Graded for a Bible Exposition class in the Fall. I learned how to grade students. Outstanding mentorship and opportunity for growth.

Pros - Outstanding mentorship, work, and discipling students through classes.
 
Cons: Graders were not required to be in the class. This is a con only because it would provide the opportunity to be familiar with the students. Great company and growth!

A typical day is keeping my assigned building clean and presentable. I have learned new cleaning methods and the management is fair and encouraging toward the job. We are assigned our buildings to clean in the time allowed. We have autonomy in our building maintenance. I enjoy leaving clean and good looking building at the end of my day.

Not a good work environment. People who worked there for years make new employees’ lives miserable. On the other side, the professor’s seem to be doing a great job at preparing future leaders for the ministry and I believe it is probably a great place to get your degree.

My bosses encouraged personal growth. Be honest with them, do what you are asked (that is why you were hired), and take confident initiative. The schedule is flexible and the more you are trusted with, the more they give you the freedom to take personal time and give you a flexible schedule.

Great place for full-time and international seminary students.  The bookstore offers a flexible schedule, but is only open from 9-4 Monday through Friday.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Administrative assistant 16 salaries reported	$18.31 per hour
Admission counselor 8 salaries reported	$42,632 per year
Custodian 9 salaries reported	$14.95 per hour
Mailroom clerk 4 salaries reported	$13.97 per hour
Event coordinator 5 salaries reported	$19.43 per hour

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