Campus Pastor (PT)

Ottawa University; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University seeks a dynamic Campus Spiritual Life Coordinator to establish and lead Spirit Life across the Surprise campus and OUAZ community. The role focuses on spiritual development for a diverse student body and employees, including worship, scripture study, and faith journeys.

The position requires a Master’s degree and strong leadership in campus ministry, with the ability to mentor students, collaborate with campus counselors, and coordinate programming with OUAZ TV.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Five years of leadership/campus ministry experience required.
• A caring and compassionate person with positive engagement with students.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to be actively involved in student lives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Spirit Life programming including scheduling speakers and leading the campus worship team.
• Provide ministerial counseling and advising to students as needed.
• Collaborate with OUAZ TV on spiritual programming and events.
• Develop and implement faith development programs for diverse student groups.
• Foster leadership development for students seeking ministry opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Public Speaking

Mentoring

Communication

Counseling

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

OUR UNIVERSITYOttawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for establishing a dynamic Christian campus faith development program applicable to all students and employees. This position plays an integral role in leading the spiritual development of a religiously diverse campus, as well as fostering personal faith.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):Responsible for all components of Spirit Life, including scheduling speakers, providing leadership to the praise band, monitoring attendance, and collaborating with OUAZ TV.Serves as the spiritual leader of the campus and establishes programming for Sprit Life.Creates a dynamic campus Christian faith development program which provides opportunities for personal growth and exploration for traditional-age students with varying interests in personal faith. Works to educate the larger student body to understand what it means to have an enlightened faith, and then understand how this faith can impact and inform life.Develops programs (exploration, relationship building, and creative) that provide opportunities for interested students to explore personal Christian faith through co-curricular and spiritual activities, following a dynamic and engaging format, including, but not limited to discipleship, faith journeys, scripture study, worship services, and programs around faith development.Provides opportunities for students interested in ministry and leadership to serve and support others through a dynamic campus leadership program, including ministry-related career planning and internship opportunities.Models the Christian faith through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Setting a standard and tone which creates excitement in everyday student life and reflects positively on the Christian faith, the University, and this program.Provides ministerial counseling and advising to students as needed. Coordinates Christian counseling-related activities, in cooperation with the Campus Counselor, as deemed appropriate. Assures policy and parameters are in place, through collaborative work with the Counselor, to assure students with needs are served.Recommends policy changes and develops procedures to improve the unit’s operations.Other duties as assignedSTANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.NOTEThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.REQUIRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Five years of applicable leadership/campus ministry experience required.ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:A caring and compassionate person, who maintains a positive and engaging personality, and relates to and thrives on the development of college students seeking growth and support.Demonstrates a strength in mentoring and leading others toward personal and spiritual development.Excellent communication skills and sincere willingness to be actively involved in the lives of students.Experience fostering initiative, as well as leading individuals and groups.Maintains interest and enthusiasm by getting involved and effectively leading faith programming (collaboratively) across the community: residence halls, athletic teams, intramurals, non-traditional students, etc.WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:May require evening and weekend activities for events and meetings.Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times.