Campus Staff Minister - Iowa/Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska (Undergraduate Ministries)

Campus Staff Minister – Iowa/Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska (Undergraduate Ministries) Work Location: Iowa | Job Type: Full time God has called InterVarsity to plant and to build witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus on college and university campuses. Through these groups, we believe ever–increasing numbers of students and faculty from all ethnic groups and areas of the campus will be transformed by the Gospel. We expect to see campuses increasingly become places where people, ideas, and structures flourish to the glory of God. We confidently anticipate that our InterVarsity alumni will become change agents across the country and around the world. We pursue this calling by discerning and actively participating in what God is already doing on campus. ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIESSpiritual GrowthSeek a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community. Develop self‑leadership (grow in self‑awareness, self‑management, relational integrity, and resiliency). Embrace Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes.Campus LeadershipCommunicate and model InterVarsity’s vision to transform students and faculty, renew campuses, and develop world‑changing leaders. Create a culture of humble dependence on God and bold expectation in God’s intention to start new witnessing communities on and beyond the campus. Model, in person and through programs, InterVarsity’s vision and Core Values, including a biblically‑defined commitment to engage every ethnic and social group on campus. Lead students and faculty—individually and collectively—through Scripture, prayer, teaching, and discipleship experiences. Set annual goals through prayer, research, and reflection with your teams (students, faculty, and staff) for qualitative and quantitative growth, including conversions and leadership development. Create, develop, align, and leverage ministry plans, programs, teams, and structures to close the gap between current reality and aspirational goals. Build leadership teams who trust and partner well with you and who demonstrate spiritual vitality, relational health, and mission alignment. Develop and execute plans to achieve annual goals, evaluating and modifying the plan as needed throughout the year. Increase momentum for the vision by aligning programs, structures, conferences, and teams around the goals. Mobilize students and faculty to engage their relational networks with the gospel and to start new missional communities. Under the direction of the Area Director, supervise Ministry Interns and Campus Ministry Interns as delegated. Intentionally gather, invite, and develop diverse groups of students and faculty so they encounter and follow Jesus as Savior and Lord while advancing the mission on campus as participants and leaders. Create ways for faculty and students to encounter and follow Jesus through Scripture, worship, prayer, mission experiences, conferences, etc. Equip students and faculty so that they think strategically about campus engagement and proclaim the good news of Jesus—word, deed, and power—insistently inviting others to follow him as Savior and Lord. Disciple students and faculty by equipping them to hear the Word, respond actively, and debrief and interpret experiences so they grow in Christlikeness, reflect our Core Values, and develop ministry skills. Invite, coach, and equip students and faculty to become effective participants and leaders, including starting new witnessing communities on campuses.Organizational CollaborationWork with a network of local, area, regional, and national InterVarsity staff and volunteers so our work reflects Biblical standards of excellence, integrity, and partnership. Partner with and respond positively to the direction and coaching of your supervisors and national leaders. Contribute to collaborative and productive team meetings and relationships. Affiliate chapters under your care and submit Graduating Student Forms to strengthen partnership with current students and alumni. Use national ministry resources and tools, as requested, including recruiting and/or participating in local, regional, or national conferences. Complete reporting, planning, and review requirements in a timely way so you and your supervisors can assess and improve your work as a CSM. Comply with all InterVarsity policies and procedures.Ministry Partnership DevelopmentDevelop a team of partners—churches, alumni, and community members—who will resource the ministry financially, in prayer, or volunteer service that advances the mission. Raise 100% of the financial budget assigned by your supervisor. Communicate regularly with your ministry partners, nurturing the relationship through visits, phone calls, emails, and prayer letters. Develop on‑going, long‑lasting partnership with alumni and volunteers. Comply with all Ministry Partnership Policies. Identify and invest in advocates who will build networks of volunteers and donors on InterVarsity’s behalf. Accomplish all other assigned tasks as appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS (common to all levels of CSM)Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement). Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct. Believe and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Affirm and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s Women in Ministry Statement of Affiliation. Bachelor’s degree required for CSMs assigned to a four‑year campus. Associate’s degree required for CSMs at a two‑year campus or community college. Strong interpersonal skills, including ministering to diverse ethnic communities and faculty. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated problem‑solving skills. Familiarity with word‑processing, presentation, email, and spreadsheet software. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe CSM position leads ministry in a college campus environment. A designated office space may or may not be available. The CSM is required to travel to on‑campus and off‑campus sites as appropriate, including student ministry conferences, Ministry Partnership Development meetings, and InterVarsity‑sponsored training sessions, meetings, and conferences. The CSM is regularly required to communicate with others and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. PAY RANGE & BENEFITSPay Range: $39,288.00 – $52,392.00 per year. The position is funded through personal fundraising; compensation varies based on the ability to raise funds to cover the cost of the salary. The anticipated salary for a full‑time basis is dependent on location and cost of living. 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and 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 OPPORTUNITYInterVarsity 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 (42U.S.C.2000e1(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 Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.#J-18808-Ljbffr