Job DetailsJob Location: Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC 29688Position Type: Full Time StaffEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeDEPARTMENT: campus ministries and student engagement
Position Summary: The Coordinator for Student Ministries aids the AVP for Student Ministries within the Department of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) in fostering a campus community that intentionally nurtures the Christian spiritual health of the NGU student. This position plays a key role in helping develop transformational leaders for church and society through the services and programs provided within this area of the department. This person is expected to live in accordance with a Christian code of conduct and take a Christian discipleship orientated approach to the role. This position is a 12-month, full-time with benefits position that reports directly to the AVP for Student Ministries and works closely with the other Student Ministries coordinators.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the operational management of BCM ministries and its student leadership teams, alongside the Student Ministry Coordinator (BCM Director).
Plan and oversee women’s discipleship endeavors in alignment with BCM strategy (e.g., weekly BCM worship service, special events, one-on-one discipleship, etc.)
Assist in overseeing campus student ministries events (e.g., Freshman Night Out, Converge).
Work closely with the AVP of Student Ministries and the other Coordinators for Student Ministries to develop a cohesive ministry plan that seeks to develop as many transformational leaders as possible through relational discipleship.
Work with student ministries team to refine and execute national and international mobilization strategy.
Mobilize students for short-term mission trips and recurring disciple-making efforts.
Execute 5 to10 co-curricular mission trips per year (including development of mission aims, strategy, logistics, etc.).
Connect students with local, recurring ministry/service opportunities.
Train students for cross-cultural engagement and ensure training for mobilization efforts.
Support and comply with university travel policies and consistent financial accounting.
Serve as a liaison for curricular service/mission trip proposals, policies, and compliance for the university.
Plan missions education and mobilization opportunities for the university (e.g., Global Impact Week).
Target missionary kids with relational engagement and encouragement.
Manage and supervise Graduate Assistants for Student Ministries as assigned.
Partner with Intercultural Studies Department and SCBC BCM initiatives in developing mission strategy.
Partner with faculty, staff, and students to champion regular community engagement with internationals (e.g., two events per semester).
Attend chapel to engage with students and oversee student participation.
Physical Requirements
Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations, and use a computer system.
Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Write, Type, and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is a full-time position in Campus Ministries and Student Engagement and reports directly to the AVP of Student Ministries. This position works closely with all other coordinator-level employees in the CMSE department along with the main operation areas of the University.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Office of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer hours may vary. Office hours are subject to change as deemed necessary. Occasional work on Saturdays and evenings may be required.
TRAVEL
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.
S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications
Member in good standing of a Southern Baptist church.
Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values and holds a commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with the biblical model.
Affirm an understanding of and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Affirm understanding of and willingness to teach in accordance with and not contrary to the University's statement on Human Flourishing.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 3 years prior applicable experience preferred.
Ability to professionally evaluate difficult circumstances, address conflict in Christ-centered manner, manage emotionality well. Exhibit healthy work-life boundaries and balance.
Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve with frequent interruptions.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365; experience with database use preferred.
Understand and comply with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Integrates Biblical standards within all assigned responsibilities and approaches student engagement from a Christian, ministerial approach.
Ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to think creatively, improve current processes, and develop new initiatives.
Desires to live beyond the job description to better the NGU community through Christian service and discipleship.
Demonstrates a desire to seek excellence in all they do.
