CTR FOR FAITH ENGAGEMENT - Student Chaplain (Coordinator)

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

The student chaplain assists in the ministries of the Center for Faith Engagement (CFE) by providing spiritual care, programming, and developing ministry leaders, teams, and partners.

We have several positions available for a variety of skills, passions, and ministry focus for next year including but not limited to:

• Worship Gatherings, forums, and special events 


• Variety of small groups and support groups


• Worship Music and Creative Arts


• Service Projects 


• Prayer ministries


• Community Engagement


• Project manager


• Digital Communications


• Videographer

We have limited positions available for Student Chaplain Coordinators, but we also have volunteer Student Chaplain positions available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications summary

The ideal candidate will be a positive representative of their faith by exhibiting authenticity, credibility, and trustworthiness. They must maintain personal integrity and consistent character. Also, the student chaplain will demonstrate a thoughtful, intentional, and persistent curiosity and commitment to grow in a personal relationship with the loving God presented in the Bible. 

Duties and responsibilities

1. Works to build up their assigned ministry area via mission and vision statements as well as developing goals in coordination with their direct report.


2. Participates in required training and leadership development including annual leadership retreat, weekly leadership discussions, and other opportunities as assigned by their direct report.


3. Commits to office hours providing hospitality and accessibility for students.


4. Responds, in coordination with their direct report, to campus emergencies and ministry needs related to students in crisis.


5. Adheres to Andrews University policies for conduct, daily processes and risk management.


6. Maintains a working understanding of the budget and works with their direct report to remain within budget and to request funds if needed.


7. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the Center’s executive team.


8. Commit to the Center’s values for collaboration, excellence, and BRAVE conversations.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Must be available no later than August 15, 2021


• Must be a student in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5


• Must be a student that lives on or close to the main campus.

Technical competencies

• Must be proficient with various types of digital communications


• Have a basic understanding of Windows or Mac OS


• Ability to create basic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.


• Familiarity with Planning Center Online is preferred but not required.

Interpersonal interactions

• Seek help, guidance, education, and training relevant to their position


• Practice a compassionate presence and hospitality to students of all races, religions, and backgrounds


• Listen attentively to and empathize with others


• Display the capacity for meaningful dialogue


• Exercise good conflict resolution strategies


• Maintain a social media presence that is consistent with the values and ideals of the CFE and a student chaplain.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift 25lbs

Work environment

Various types of work environments including but not limited to an office setting, outdoor events, or large venues like a hall or church.