Campus Staff Minister - Iowa/Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska (Undergraduate Ministries)
Work Location: Iowa Job Type: Full time God has called InterVarsity to plant and
to build witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus on
college and university campuses. Through these groups, we believe ever-
increasing numbers of students and faculty from all ethnic groups and areas of
the campus will be transformed by the Gospel. We expect to see campuses
increasingly become places where people, ideas, and structures flourish to the
glory of God. We confidently anticipate that our InterVarsity alumni will become
change agents across the country and around the world. We pursue this calling by
discerning and actively participating in what God is already doing on campus.
This is the essence of being a Campus Staff Minister (CSM). ESSENTIAL
COMMITMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES Spiritual Growth You pursue maturity as a disciple
of Jesus Christ so that your life and work increasingly reflects a growing love
for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s
purposes in the world. To do this, you will: Pursue a vibrant relationship with
the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both
individually and in community Develop self-leadership (growing in
self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and resiliency) Embrace
Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes Campus Leadership You
communicate and model InterVarsity’s vision to see students and faculty
transformed, campuses renewed and world changers developed Create a culture of
humble dependence on God and bold expectation in God’s intention to start new
witnessing communities throughout the campus and on new campuses Model – in
person and through programs – InterVarsity’s vision and Core Values, including a
biblically-defined commitment to engage every ethnic and social group on campus
Lead students and faculty – individually and collectively – through Scripture,
prayer, teaching, and discipleship experiences, so that they articulate and
align their ministry activities around this vision Set annual goals through
prayer, research and reflection with your teams (students, faculty, and staff)
for qualitative and quantitative growth, including conversions and leadership
development You create, develop, align and leverage ministry plans, programs,
teams, and structures to close the gap between current reality and the
aspirational goals. Build leadership teams who trust and partner well with you
and who demonstrate spiritual vitality, relational health, and mission alignment
Develop and execute plans to achieve annual goals, evaluating and modifying the
plan as needed throughout the year Increase momentum for the vision by aligning
programs, structures, conferences and teams around the goals Mobilize students
and faculty to engage their relational networks with the gospel and to start new
missional communities Under the direction of the Area Director, may supervise
Ministry Interns and Campus Ministry Interns as delegated You intentionally
gather, invite, and develop diverse groups of students and faculty so that they
not only encounter and follow Jesus as Savior and Lord but also advance the
mission on campus as participants and leaders. Create ways for faculty and
students to encounter and follow Jesus through Scripture, worship, prayer,
mission experiences, conferences, etc. Equip students and faculty so that they
think strategically about campus engagement and so that they proclaim – in word,
deed, and power – the good news of Jesus, regularly inviting students and
faculty to follow him as Savior and Lord Disciple students and faculty by
equipping them to hear the Word, respond actively, and debrief and interpret the
experience so that they grow in Christlikeness, reflect our Core Values, and
develop ministry skills Invite, coach, and equip students and faculty to become
increasingly effective participants and leaders, including starting new
witnessing communities on campuses Organizational Collaboration You work with a
network of other local, area, regional, and national InterVarsity staff and
volunteers so that our work reflects Biblical standards of excellence,
integrity, and partnership. Partner with and respond positively to the direction
and coaching of your supervisors and national leaders Contribute to
collaborative and productive team meetings and relationships Affiliate chapters
under your care and submit Graduating Student Forms in order to increase our
partnership with current students and alumni Use national ministry resources and
tools, as requested, including recruiting and/or participating in local,
regional, or national conferences as required Complete reporting, planning and
review requirements in a timely way so that you and your supervisors can assess
and improve your work as a CSM Comply with all InterVarsity policies and
procedures Ministry Partnership Development You will develop a team of partners
– churches and individuals (including alumni and community members) – who will
resource the ministry financially, in prayer, or volunteer service that advances
the mission. Raise 100% of the financial budget assigned by your supervisor
Communicate regularly with your ministry partners, nurturing the relationship
through visits, phone calls, emails and regular prayer letters Develop on-going,
long-lasting partnership with alumni and volunteers Comply with all Ministry
Partnership Policies Identify and invest in advocates who will build networks of
volunteers and donors on InterVarsity’s behalf Accomplish all other assigned
tasks as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS (common to all levels of CSM) Annually
affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose
Statement). Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct. Believe and behave
consonantly with InterVarsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Affirm and
behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s “Women in Ministry Statement of
Affirmation” Bachelor’s degree required for CSMs assigned to a four-year campus.
A minimum of an Associate’s degree required for CSMs assigned to a two-year
campus or a community college Strong interpersonal skills (including ability to
minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty) Excellent verbal and written
communication skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Familiarity with word
processing, presentation, email, and spreadsheet software WORK
ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The CSM position leads ministry in a college
campus environment. A designated office space may or may not be available. The
CSM is required to travel to on-campus and off- campus sites as appropriate.
Off-campus travel includes, but is not limited to: student ministry conferences,
Ministry Partnership Development meetings, and InterVarsity- sponsored training
sessions, meetings, and conferences. The CSM is regularly required to
communicate with others, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. Pay Range: $40,476.00 -
$53,952.00 per year Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising.
Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to
secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary
range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a
variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary
received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost
of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to
cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job
posting details. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including
health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on
employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following: 403(b)
Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) matching contributions Dental insurance Employee
assistance program Employee discounts Flexible work schedule Flexible spending
accounts Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off
Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Equal
Employment Opportunity: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal
opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring
without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex,
marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political
ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not
prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so
that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with
InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because
InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing
InterVarsity’s mission and purposes. 1. To ensure the best experience, please
use a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device for all applications. 2. Be
sure to have your cover letter and resume readily available to upload from the
computer you are using. Campus Staff applicants will also need an official or
unofficial transcript ready for upload. Upload file types including doc, docx,
html, pdf, txt, pmg, jpg, and jpeg (5MB max). 3. If applying for more than one
job, save your application answers on a separate document, then cut and paste
into the next application. Your information and work experience will fill
automatically. There are over 2500 campuses in the US with more than 1000
students, and the majority of them have no known Christian ministry. Gen Z is
curious and open to exploring their faith, but they need someone to guide them.
InterVarsity wants to reach the campus with the Good News, disciple students
through Scripture and service, and equip them as leaders and tomorrow’s
world-changers. If you have a heart for students and faculty — one of the most
strategic callings you could ever pursue — join our team! Serve on campus, in
our national offices, at our publishing firm (InterVarsity Press), or in
national leadership roles. InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that longs
to give college students and faculty the chance to grow in their faith. We work
to establish witnessing communities on campus where students and faculty can
pursue God, God's word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's
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