James D. Foster
Director of Operations @Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
CORE COMPETENCIESOperations Management • Budget Oversight • Compliance & Reporting (Clery Act, Title IX) • Vendor Relations • Strategic Leadership • Office Administration & Scheduling Coordination • Classroom Scheduling & Facility Leasing • Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision • Community Engagement & Communications • Board Reporting • Policy Construction & Review • Financial Stewardship • Executive Coaching • Conflict ManagementPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) – Chicago, ILDirector of Operations & Security | Aug 2019 – Present• Oversee institutional operations, budget, and 20+ vendor accounts.• Partner with HR Director and Title IX Coordinator to prepare federally mandated Annual Security & Fire Safety Report for the Department of Education.• Prepare and deliver regular operations reports to the Vice President of Finance & Operations for the Board of Directors.• Coordinate office administration, classroom scheduling, facility leasing & guest housing, ensuring efficient use of space and alignment with institutional needs.• Interview, hire, and train personnel across operations functions, including front desk, mailroom, security, and scheduling teams.• Provide ongoing leadership and supervision to operations staff, ensuring alignment with institutional mission and professional growth.• Author and distribute regular campus operations communications to faculty, staff, and students.• Facilitate community-wide “Town Hall” meetings to enhance transparency, engagement, and collaborative problem-solving.• Serve on the Policy Review Committee, contributing to policy construction & review to strengthen equity, safety, and efficiency.• Manage key control, access, and confidential data systems, ensuring institutional trust and compliance.
EDUCATION
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Evanston Township High School (ETHS)
High School Diploma
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
MDiv.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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