Campus Staff Minister - Athletes InterVarsity (Undergraduate Ministry)

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ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Spiritual Growth 

Youpursue maturityas adiscipleof JesusChristso thatyourlife andwork increasinglyreflectsagrowing lovefor God,God’sWord,God’speople ofeveryethnicityandculture,andGod’s purposesin the world. To dothis,youwill: 

• Pursueavibrant relationship withthetriuneGod throughengagement with Scripture, prayer,andworship,bothindividuallyand incommunity 

• Develop self-leadership (growinginself-awareness, self-management, relational integrity,andresiliency) 

• Embrace Scriptural standardsforbehaviorandattitudes 

CampusLeadership 

Youcommunicateandmodel InterVarsity’svision to seestudentsandfaculty transformed, campusesrenewedandworldchangersdeveloped 

• Createacultureof humbledependenceon God andbold expectationinGod’s intentionto start newwitnessing communities throughoutthecampusandonnewcampuses 

• Model – inpersonandthrough programs–InterVarsity’s visionandCore Values, includingabiblically-defined commitmenttoengage everyethnic and social group oncampus 

• Leadstudentsandfaculty–individuallyandcollectively– throughScripture, prayer, teaching,anddiscipleship experiences,so that theyarticulateandalign their ministry activities aroundthisvision 

• Setannual goalsthroughprayer,researchandreflection withyour teams(students, faculty,and staff) forqualitativeandquantitative growth, including conversionsandleadershipdevelopment 

You create, develop,align andleverage ministry plans, programs, teams, and structures to close the gap between current reality andthe aspirational goals. 

• Build leadershipteams who trust andpartnerwell with you and whodemonstrate spiritual vitality, relational health,andmissionalignment 

• Developandexecute planstoachieve annualgoals,evaluatingandmodifyingtheplanasneeded throughouttheyear 

• Increase momentumfor the vision byaligning programs, structures,conferences andteams aroundthegoals 

• Mobilize studentsandfacultytoengage their relationalnetworks with thegospeland to start newmissionalcommunities 

• Under the direction of the Area Director, may supervise Ministry InternsandCampus Ministry Interns asdelegated 

Youintentionallygather,invite,anddevelop diversegroupsof studentsandfacultysothattheynotonlyencounterandfollowJesusasSaviorandLordbutalsoadvancethemissiononcampusasparticipantsandleaders. 

• Create waysforfacultyandstudentstoencounterandfollow JesusthroughScripture, worship, prayer, mission experiences, conferences,etc. 

• Equipstudentsand faculty so that theythink strategically about campus engagementand so thatthey proclaim– inword, deed,andpower– the good news ofJesus, regularly inviting studentsand faculty tofollow himas Savior and Lord 

• Disciple studentsandfacultybyequippingthem to hear the Word,respond actively,anddebriefandinterprettheexperienceso that they grow inChristlikeness, reflectourCore Values,anddevelop ministryskills 

• Invite, coach, and equip students and faculty to become increasingly effective participants and leaders, including starting new witnessing communities oncampuses 

Organizational Collaboration 

Youwork with anetworkofotherlocal,area, regional,andnational InterVarsitystaff andvolunteersso that our workreflects Biblical standardsofexcellence, integrity, and partnership. 

• Partnerwith andrespond positivelyto thedirectionandcoachingofyour supervisorsandnationalleaders 

• Contributetocollaborativeandproductiveteammeetingsandrelationships 

• Affiliate chapters under yourcare andsubmit Graduating StudentFormsinordertoincreaseourpartnershipwithcurrent studentsandalumni 

• Usenational ministry resourcesandtools,asrequested, including recruiting and/orparticipatinginlocal, regional,ornational conferencesasrequired 

• Complete reporting, planningandreview requirementsinatimelyway so that you andyour supervisorscan assess andimprove yourwork as aCSM 

• Complywith allInterVarsity policiesandprocedures 

MinistryPartnership Development 

You willdevelopa teamof partners–churchesandindividuals (including alumniandcommunity members)– who willresourcetheministry financially,inprayer,orvolunteer servicethatadvancesthemission. 

• Raise100%of thefinancialbudgetassignedbyyoursupervisor 

• Communicate regularlywith yourministry partners, nurturingtherelationshipthroughvisits, phone calls,emailsandregularprayerletters 

• Develop on-going, long-lasting partnershipwithalumniandvolunteers 

• Complywith allMinistry PartnershipPolicies 

• Identify andinvestinadvocateswhowill buildnetworksof volunteersanddonorsonInterVarsity’sbehalf 

Accomplish all other assigned tasks asappropriate 

QUALIFICATIONS (common to all levels of CSM) 

• AnnuallyaffirmInterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal BasisandPurpose Statement). AbidebyInterVarsity’s CodeofConduct. Believeandbehave consonantlywithInterVarsity’s Human Sexuality TheologicalPaper.Affirmandbehave consonantly with InterVarsity’s “Womenin MinistryStatementofAffirmation” 

• Bachelor’sdegreerequiredfor CSMsassignedto afour-year campus.Aminimum ofanAssociate’sdegreerequiredfor CSMsassignedto atwo-year campusor a community college 

• Strong interpersonal skills (including abilitytoministertodiverse ethnic communitiesandfaculty) 

• Excellent verbalandwritten communication skills 

• Demonstrated problemsolvingskills 

• Familiaritywith wordprocessing, presentation, email,andspreadsheetsoftware 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The CSM position leads ministry in a college campus environment. A designated office space may or may not be available. The CSMis required to travel to on-campus and off- campus sites asappropriate. Off-campus travel includes, but is not limitedto: student ministry conferences, Ministry Partnership Development meetings, and InterVarsity- sponsored training sessions, meetings, and conferences. The CSMis regularly required to communicate with others, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets,etc. 

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.