National Director of Law Student Ministry (Graduate & Faculty Ministry)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Job Type:

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity and the Graduate Faculty Ministries, this position will provide leadership and facilitate the work among law students and faculty.

Addendum for National Director of Law Student Ministry

Leadership

Serve on GFM’s Focused Ministries Leadership Team
Develop strategies and goals to advance Law Student Ministry
Provide orientation and coaching for new law student leaders, new Campus Ministry Staff and new Area Ministry Directors
Oversee and coordinate nationally sponsored events as needed

Partnerships & Public Relations:

Act as chief liaison in InterVarsity’s partnership with Christian Legal Society (CLS)
Cultivate a network of key ministry partnerships with individuals, churches and attorneys at law
Keep InterVarsity’s Law ministry websites updated

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES for National Director position

Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
Be a lifelong learner who values the discipleship of the mind

Leadership:

Develop and implement the national vision, purpose, and structure for the focused ministry
Ensure the goals, activities, and strategies of the focused ministry align with InterVarsity’s Doctrinal Basis, Purpose Statement, Core Commitments, and National Initiatives
Develop and execute a long-term strategic ministry plan for the focused ministry in line with InterVarsity’s Strategic Plan
Collaborate with other national and regional field directors to grow student and faculty work among the focus community
As a member of the GFM Focused Ministries Leadership Team, provide vision, strategic leadership, planning, and decision making for Focused Ministries
In partnership with the Associate Director of GFM, serve as a national spokesperson for the focused ministry to InterVarsity staff, supporters, and the community at large
Collaborate with Strategy and Innovation department and other focused ministry leaders to develop effective and contextualized campus ministry strategies for their focus communities
As a member of the Focused Ministries Leadership Team, attend national and team meetings as assigned

Supervision:

Recruit, appoint/hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified team members, and collaborate on field hiring of focused ministry staff
Build an effective leadership team by facilitating strong collaboration, championing an understanding of organizational interdependencies, and fostering strategic decision making throughout the organization
Provide for pastoral, personal, and professional development of ministry staff where appropriate
Resolve disputes via proactive initiatives, troubleshooting and mediation
Ensure performance reviews are conducted annually and position descriptions are reviewed and updated regularly

Administration:

Develop and manage annual budgets for programs and ministries in accordance with InterVarsity policies and procedures
Assist in ensuring adherence to national policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Be responsible for good stewardship and organization of time, money, systems, and materials
Lead the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, place and fund staff within the focused ministry
Collaborate with other departments as needed to oversee administrative functions of the ministry, including national office responsibilities, negotiation and authorization of contracts, branding and trademark issues, and activities with other organizations

Partnerships & Public Relations:

Maintain healthy partnerships with personnel in the National Service Center (NSC) and be responsive in a timely manner to requests made by NSC departments
Build particularly strong working relationships with executive leadership, field staff directors, and focused ministries directors to ensure an integrated approach to field ministries
Commit to and maintain strong collaborative relationships with supervisors across the Fellowship
In partnership with the Associate Director of GFM, Focused Ministries serve as a national spokesperson for the focused ministry to InterVarsity staff, supporters, and the community at large
Network and encourage strategic collaboration with institutions, organizations, churches, ethnic communities, and agencies to advance the purpose of InterVarsity and the focused ministry
Speak at a variety of staff, student, and public conferences and programs as available
Interact with pastors, churches, seminary professors, university leaders and marketplace leaders as appropriate

Ministry Partnership Development (MPD):

Maintain all department expenses within established annual budget
Develop a team of personal prayer and financial support
Raise strategic funds for the focused ministry as needed
Assist in ministry partner development (MPD) and ensure MPD training is provided for staff in the focused ministry
Support alternative national MPD strategies and funding processes, as requested
Oversee department staff’s MPD plans, actions, and outcomes and communicate with staff accordingly
Complete reporting as required to supervisor, Accounting, etc.
Ensure department’s compliance with national fund development guidelines and policies

Pay Range: $66,888.00 - $89,196.00 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.

National Director of Law Student Ministry (Graduate & Faculty Ministry)

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