Assistant Campus Ministry Director Ohio State
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be the Assistant Campus Ministry Director with us:
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.
Are you an OSU alumni or retired professor with a heart for connecting with students and the gift of cultivating relationships? There's a place for you at IFI!
Want to learn a bit more about us? Learn what it is like to work with IFI and our cultural values!
Most positions with IFI require the development of a ministry partner team that supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. If God is calling you to work with IFI, after your acceptance to become a staff member, we will provide you with the training you will need to develop a team of ministry partners who will support your ministry.
Learn more about what developing a ministry partnership team entails.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.
Expected work schedule for the Assistant Campus Ministry Director:
- Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
- Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
- Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats
Pay structure for an Assistant Campus Ministry Director:
- Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
- Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
- Pay range is typically between $46,800 and $80,600 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Assistant Campus Ministry Director Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
- Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
- Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
- Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
About the area and Responsibilities of an Assistant Campus Ministry Director
The overall role of the Assistant Campus Ministry Director is to support the Campus Ministry Director with oversight of a campus ministry team. This involves providing administrative guidance, communication of strategic and mission-based focus, and supervision of campus staff, so that the team can expand the ministry's impact on the spiritual growth of international students. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in Columbus, OH.
The Assistant Campus Ministry Director will (list not all inclusive):
- Support Campus Ministry Director by:
- Providing paid staff with performance assessments, including fundraising expectations, and periodic employee benefit review
- Ensuring that discipleship is the center of campus ministry focus by overseeing the tracking of the student discipleship progress
- Maintaining good relationship with the university, ministry partners, and student organizations
- Review and coordinate ministry activities, plans, and goals in engaging students
- Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
- Take part in direct ministry, such as discipling international students, participating/leading a Bible discussion group for international students, and participating in cultural activities
Qualifications needed of an Assistant Campus Ministry Director , including Spiritual Characteristics
- Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
- Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mission from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
- Godly character that follows the examples defined in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
- Ability to work under stress and be flexible
- Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
- Ability to hold themselves and others accountable
Education/Experience Preferred for an Assistant Campus Ministry Director:
- Minimum of a Bachelor degree, preferably in a ministry related field
- Minimum of five years of evangelical and cross cultural ministry experience
- Minimum of three years of work experience managing a team of 5 or more people
- Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI.
IFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. If you're passionate about making a global impact, we invite you to apply and join our vibrant team at IFI!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.