Director, Seminary & Campus Missions

International Mission Board; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

HSA and FSA plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer mission trip benefits

Job summary

The International Mission Board in Richmond, VA is seeking a visionary Director, Seminaries, Campus & Camps to lead engagement with SBC seminaries, universities, BCMs, campus ministries, and SBC-affiliated camps. The role shapes national strategy and partnerships for mobilization.

Qualifications include a Ph.D./D.Min. preferred and extensive leadership in ministry and higher education, with travel up to 30%. The compensation reflects market range for this senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership in ministry, higher education, campus ministry, or partnerships.
• 5+ years coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic engagement initiatives.
• Strong relationships with senior leaders including seminary presidents and university admins.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national engagement strategy for seminaries, campuses, BCMs, and camps.
• Create scalable pathways moving constituents from awareness to active participation in global missions.
• Establish annual objectives, performance metrics, and engagement priorities.
• Drive innovation through new partnership models and mobilization strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with seminary presidents, administrators, faculty, and student leaders.
• Create initiatives that encourage future church leaders to pray, send, give, and go.
• Expand opportunities for students to engage with missionaries and mobilization pathways.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Strategists, Associates, and Seminary liaisons.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build a culture focused on mission impact, innovation, and excellence.
• Collaborate across IMB teams and denominational partners to maximize engagement.
• Represent IMB at conferences, leadership forums, campus events, and ministry gatherings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team development

Relationship building

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

PhD or D.Min. preferred

Seminary degree strongly preferred

Job description

The International Mission Board in Richmond, VA is seeking a visionary Director, Seminaries, Campus & Camps to lead engagement with SBC seminaries, universities, BCMs, campus ministries, and SBC-affiliated camps. The role shapes national strategy and partnerships for mobilization.

Qualifications include a Ph.D./D.Min. preferred and extensive leadership in ministry and higher education, with travel up to 30%. The compensation reflects market range for this senior leadership role.