Director of Campus Ministry & Church Relations

Edward Waters University

  • Huntington, IN
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    GENERAL SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Engagement the Director of Campus Ministry and Church Relations is responsible for leading Edwards Waters University (EWU) in creating a robust campus ministry program; leading EWU in its spiritual formation; conducting religious services to students, staff and faculty; and representing Edward Waters University at church related functions on and off campus, forming relationships within the community and serve as a liaison between EWU and the African Methodist Episcopal church, specifically the 11th District at the expressed direction of the university. Proactively develops student/customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the student/customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to student/customer needs; giving high priority to student/customer satisfaction.

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    LocationHuntington, IN

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    Director of Campus Ministry & Church Relations

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    GENERAL SUMMARY:

    Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Engagement the Director of Campus Ministry and Church Relations is responsible for leading Edwards Waters University (EWU) in creating a robust campus ministry program; leading EWU in its spiritual formation; conducting religious services to students, staff and faculty; and representing Edward Waters University at church related functions on and off campus, forming relationships within the community and serve as a liaison between EWU and the African Methodist Episcopal church, specifically the 11th District at the expressed direction of the university.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Serve as primary point of contact for EWU and the AME Church; primarily the 11th district. Examples of leadership include consistent presentations and representation in the 11th district as well as developing programming and celebrations to include AME Celebration Week for the EWU and local community.

    2. Preach at regular services and conduct religious rights while providing spiritual counseling to students, faculty, and staff

    3. Work with school administrators, church leaders, and/or interfaith organizations to develop events and opportunities for EWU students to engage

    4. Recruit and supervise volunteers and employees to assist with leading ministry planned efforts

    5. Coordinates Campus Ministry's welcome events at the start of the fall (Faith Fest) and spring semesters.

    6. Serves as the Campus Ministry's liaison to the faith based Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)

    7. Provides pastoral support for students in need by responding to referrals from Residence Life, Wellness, Conduct, and other departments

    8. Collaborates with OSAL in the development of programs for first year and transfer

    students.

    1. Recruits and trains the Interfaith Advocates from a cross section of religious identities

    2. Prepares retreats including the recruitment of student leaders and their formation, along with the evaluation and assessment of the retreat.

    3. Handles all logistics, including securing faculty/staff speakers, musicians, food, and room reservations

    4. Will serve as member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)/Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and/or Threat Assessment Team.

    5. Participate in campus ministry staff and committee meetings

    6. Create opportunities for EWU students to serve both stateside and abroad, will work conjunction with the Office of Community Service

    7. Serves on University and Division committees as assigned

    8. Responsible for the designating prayer spaces for students

    9. Other duties as assigned in supporting the University Mission and functions of the Division of Student Success & Engagement

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree required; Master\s degree preferred or equivalent in Theology, Divinity, Christian Education or a related field of study and
    • Five to seven years of previous higher education experience or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

    Student/Customer Service Orientation. Proactively develops student/customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the student/customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to student/customer needs; giving high priority to student/customer satisfaction.

    Key Actions:

    • Acknowledges the student/customer.
    • Clarifies the student/customer's need.
    • Meets or exceeds the need.
    • Confirms satisfaction.
    • Listens and empathize.
    • Takes responsibility for action.

    Impact. Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence.

    Key Actions:

    • Speaks with confident tone of voice.
    • Maintains an attentive posture.
    • Responds warmly and openly.
    • Dresses appropriately.

    Initiative. Makes active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

    Key Actions:

    • Is proactive.
    • Generates ideas for continuous improvement.
    • Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
    • Does more than is required.

    Integrity. Maintains and promotes social, ethical and institutional norms in conducting internal and external business activities.

    Key Actions:

    • Shares complete and accurate information.
    • Fairly represents department and institution's capabilities.
    • Maintains confidentiality.
    • Adheres to policies and procedures.
    • Meets personal commitments and promises.

    Teamwork and Collaboration. Works effectively with teams, work groups or those outside formal line of authority (e.g. senior managers) to accomplish institutional goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contribution of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or team.

    Key Actions:

    • Uses relationship skills effectively.
    • Maintains or enhances self-esteem.
    • Listens and responds with empathy.
    • Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale.
    • Contributes to team or institutional success.
    • Exchanges information freely.
    • Volunteer ideas and help.
    • Builds on the ideas of others.
    • Support decisions publicly and privately.
    • Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

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    Minimum Education Required:

    Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

    Minimum Education Preferred:

    Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

    Minimum Experience Required:

    Over 5 and including 7 years of relevant progressive work experience.

    Minimum Experience Preferred:

    Over 5 and including 7 years of relevant progressive work experience.

    Complexity of Duties:

    Diversified duties involving an intensive knowledge of a specialty that requires use of a wide range of procedures.

    Scope of Supervision:

    Not Applicable

    Character of Supervision:

    Directs and coordinates the operations of a major function or division or the entire institution.

    Authority and Responsibility:

    Purchases supplies necessary for performance of personal or immediate work group\s job functions.

    Consequence of Errors:

    Minor. Errors are easily and quickly detected by employee. Results in minor confusion or clerical expense.

    Contact with Others:

    Extensive contacts with others inside and outside the institution. Building relationships will include decisions in a broad sense; strategic or tactical decisions.

    Visual and Mental Demand:

    Flow of the work and character of the duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.

    Physical Effort:

    Light Work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force and or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

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