Associate National Director of MBA Ministry (Focused Ministries)

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:            

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
• Maintain spiritual disciplines for personal and ministry growth
• Model wisdom, maturity, prayer, and humility in the balance of family, community, church, and ministry life

Expand InterVarsity’s capacity to reach students and faculty within the focused ministry:

• Oversee the creation and implementation of a variety of resources to advance MBA Ministry’s work with students and faculty as assigned
• Facilitate strategic training for fruitful ministry among staff and students and faculty in the focused ministry as assigned
• Facilitate strategic training for the focused ministry’s staff, students and faculty to engage in effective cross-cultural ministry as assigned
• Assist the Director in developing nationwide and region-specific student and faculty programs, conferences, and trainings
• Engage regularly in ministry to students and faculty, and, as invited or assigned, participate and speak at conferences and programs
• Oversee the start-up and growth of MBA Ministry on campuses and partner organizations as assigned

Partner with the Director in contributing general leadership to the MBA Ministry department:

• Participate in MBA Ministry’s national leadership team to develop the strategic vision and direction, to contribute to the accomplishment of the team’s plans, and to provide national leadership in specific areas
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings in the broader InterVarsity community upon request
• Serve as an ambassador for MBA Ministry to InterVarsity staff, supporters, and to the community at large
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with key strategic pastors, ministries, community leaders, educators, and business and denominational leaders nationally as requested

Develop ministry staff in InterVarsity as leaders and disciples:

• Assist in leading and developing leadership for the MBA Ministry community
• Provide for pastoral, personal, and professional development of ministry staff where appropriate
• Serve as a facilitator and leader to draw others to faith in Jesus
• Mentor regional and national MBA Ministry staff and volunteers with identifiable leadership potential as assigned

Partnerships and Administration:

• Maintain healthy partnerships with personnel in the National Service Center (NSC) and be responsive in a timely manner to requests made by NSC departments
• Provide reports to the MBA Ministry Director, including annual reports and any periodic financial reports as requested
• Develop and follow an annual Ministry Plan and a personal development plan (PDP) as approved by supervisor
• Assist in ensuring adherence to national policies, procedures, and reporting requirements

Maintain sound financial status through budget management, fund development, and expensecontrol:

• Raise agreed upon personal support
• Maintain expenses within established annual budget
• Develop a team of personal prayer and financial support
• Raise strategic funds for MBA Ministry as needed
• Assist in ministry partner development (MPD) and ensure MPD training is provided for staff in the focused ministry

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Ongoing call to InterVarsity and its mission
• Undergraduate degree required, graduate level degree or training in the areas of theology or management preferred
• Minimum five years prior work experience with InterVarsity or other campus ministry strongly preferred
• 3 years’ experience in supervision and training preferred
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Willingness to receive ongoing training
• Willingness to travel periodically
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Software applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent social, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Skilled at team building and developing consensus and momentum in group projects and processes
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Ability to nurture spiritual, personal, and vocational growth of staff
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, including cross-cultural conflict
• Ability to organize events and manage the details involved
• Ability to take charge of teams and tasks; work independently without close supervision

Pay:This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 403(b) matching contributions

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes thateach and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.