Assistant Director of Christian Ministries - Findlay, United States - The University of Findlay

Description

If you are a current University employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Job Description

This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, 40 hours per week, exempt position.

The assistant director is responsible for assisting with the organization and implementation of on-campus opportunities for religious life as coordinated through the Campus Ministry department, as delegated by Student Affairs.

These responsibilities include program coordination, supervision of student leadership, community engagement, and spiritual formation.

Essential Functions

This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment.

• Resource and support the implementation of regular on-campus worship opportunities, focusing largely, but not exclusively, on Revive.
• Consult with the various constituencies served by the office (examples could include: students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners).
• Publicize opportunities for religious life and spiritual formation.
• Help update Campus Ministry Website, among other methods of outreach (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc).
• Recruit faculty for the continued development of religious life opportunities.
• Consult and advise individual students pursuing spiritual formation. Provide students with resources to learn and grown in their own spiritual lives.
• Consult with student organizations and other student groups pursuing spiritual formation. Provide these groups with resources, where appropriate, to encourage further pursuit.
• Coordinate with the Director of Christian Ministries in advising relevant student organizations.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with Findlay-area churches.
• Explore opportunities to engage with the international community.
• Contribute to the collection and review of ministry data service data.
• Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Decision Making.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Flexibility.
• Take Initiative.
• Team Player.
• Organizational Skills.
• Independent Project Management Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for supervision of staff, student assistant(s), and/or graduate assistant.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a twelve-month full-time position. General hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Due to the nature of the job, this position will occasionally require working during evenings and on weekends and some travel.

Students and student organizations:
Support and coordination of activities for spiritual formation; mentorship of student leaders; facilitation of fellowship opportunities.

Faculty / administrators:

Exploring the integration of religious life into various colleges; cross-collaboration with faculty/staff in providing opportunities for religious engagement; increased visibility.

External groups:

including, but not limited, to: area churches (especially College First Church of God), denominational affiliates (Churches of God, General Conference), and local non-profit organizations: Project collaboration and event activities (e.g.

Community Church Fair, Campus Day of Prayer, Revive A.M. Services, etc.); representative for UF at local religious institutions; public relations.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected.

A valid US Drivers' license with a safe driving record is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six months of work experience.
• Leadership experience in church/parachurch ministry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated program coordination and organizational skills.

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application.

Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.