Campus Ministry Manager - The Ohio State University

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Campus Ministry Manager with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.

Expected work schedule for the Campus Ministry Manager:

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

Pay structure for a Campus Ministry Manager:

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is typically between $45,000 and $81,120 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Campus Ministry Manager Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of a Campus Ministry Manager

The overall role of the Campus Ministry Manager (CMM) is to ensure campus staff stay focused on the mission/vision of IFI and carry out the responsibilities assigned to them. They will provide pastoral care and support, strategic and mission based focus, administrative guidance, and communication. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

The Campus Ministry Manager will (list not all inclusive):

• Supervise Campus Ministers (~45% of time)
  • Provide staff care, fostering an environment for growth and spiritual health, ensuring staff members are vision driven
  • Provide coaching, oversight, assessments for performance, and expectations for full funding (paid staff)
  • Work with Campus Ministry Director and other campus staff on ministry goals.
  • Help recruit others to join the ministry team and provide orientation for new staff
• Direct ministry (~45% of the time)
  • Disciple at least two international students
  • Lead or co-lead a discipleship group for international students
  • Participate in cultural activities with international students and relate with students from different cultures
  • Maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations and offices
  • Ensure follow-up of internationals contacted through any IFI ministry event, as well as returnees and alumni
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry, ensuring minimum monetary standards are achieved, partner care, and sending out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners

Qualifications needed of a Campus Ministry Manager , including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
• Godly character that follows the examples defined in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable

Education/Experience Preferred for a Campus Ministry Manager :

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience that encompasses management and leadership
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry

• Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI.

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based organization. Therefore, only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.