Director of Student Engagement: Youth Ministry Events

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive level leadership for all Youth Ministry Events—Fusion, Never Too Young, Examen, and Summer Ministry Teams
• Recruitment of the student executive leadership for both Fusion and Never Too Young
• Mentoring student executive leadership for both Fusion and Never Too Young
• Recruitment, selection, and onboarding for all Summer Ministry Teams
• Mentoring student leaders for each Summer Ministry Team
• Scheduling summer camps and communicating with camp leadership personnel
• Managing transportation and routing for all Summer Ministry Teams
• Organizing and managing the logistics for Examen Camp
• Organizing and managing logistics with campus organizations, including Conference Services, Student Development, and Enrollment Management for Fusion, Never Too Young, and Examen Camp
• Other administrative duties include scheduling meetings, assisting with budget oversight for all Youth Ministry Events, and management of all registration systems

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Theology/Ministry

Experience

• Ministerial experience in the local church required. Campus Ministry/Student Development experience preferred

Required Skills

• Model Christlikeness through his/her personal walk with God
• Foster and develop community for the purpose of transformational growth and service
• Provide spiritual counselling to students that is grounded in biblical truth
• Develop and lead teams
• Execute and deliver complex events
• Solve problems and manage conflict
• Manage budgets
  

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.