GAPS Coach Senior
Work Location:
National Service Center - Remote
Schedule:
Full time
To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will provide leadership and coordination for regional efforts to establish and maintain long-term partnerships with alumni from regional campuses. Efforts will be focused on keeping alumni engaged in InterVarsity’s mission at their alma mater, and beyond.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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 maturing disciple of Jesus Christ by pursuing a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community
- Develop self-leadership, particularly working to stay current on emotional and spiritual health, self-awareness
- Be committed to and live consistently with InterVarsity’s Frame of Reference (see below) in behavior and attitude
Train staff in GAPS:
- Work in collaboration and partnership with the GAPS Program Director and assigned Regional Director / Regional Liaison to develop a comprehensive regional plan for developing and sustaining strong alumni partnerships
- Contribute to the development of a regional culture that values genuine alumni partnerships and recognizes them as stakeholders in the mission of InterVarsity
- Collaborate with regional staff and staff directors to develop and implement plans to increase the number of alumni who are giving, advocating, praying and serving to advance the mission of InterVarsity
- Collaborate with Area Directors and Campus Staff to develop campus-specific plans for sustainable alumni relations programs. These plans will include
- Establishing and/or maintaining campus-specific databases (ie. Donor Elf)
- Training staff and staff directors in use of existing alumni-related tools (GAPS, ACE, etc.)
- Establishing and/or maintaining a regular campus-specific alumni communication plan
- Supporting and resourcing local staff in the implementation of Senior Programing and other GAPS programming
- Partner with other GAPS Coaches to execute GAPS training and coaching
- Consult with fellow GAPS coaches, providing helpful resources, advice, and counsel to each other
- Monitor and test GAPS core elements across different contexts
- Provide regular reports to the GAPS Program Director as requested
Contribute to the effectiveness of the Alumni Relations Team:
- Attend weekly Alumni Relations Team meetings, Alumni Summit, and national events as requested
- Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement Team in communicating relevant alumni services and alumni events at the regional and local level
- Collaborate with the Emerging Alumni Development Manager in executing strategies for chapter account growth
- Collaborate with the Development Department to help execute an integrated Alumni Donor experience
Maintain and develop personal MPD team:
- Raise 100% of your ministry budget annually
- Identify individuals and churches to partner each year, actively growing your network of relationships
- Engage current and prospective partners annually
- Make asks each year, following up all asks to closure
- Individually thank all partners and communicate with donors monthly via prayer updates
- Review financial reports for accuracy and ensuring that spending is within budget
Continue professional growth and development:
- Continually be growing in cross-cultural skills, behaviors, and best practices
- Stay current with computer software used by InterVarsity and the Alumni Relations Team
- Pursue opportunities to grow as an GAPS Coach, trainer, leader, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement. Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- 3 – 5 years’ experience with personal fundraising
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects/people at once, organize events, coaching appointments, travel, training events and the details involved
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files
- Ability to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervision
- Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
- Ability and willingness to hold people accountable and have difficult conversations
- Leadership skills including problem solving and strong conflict resolution skills
- Excellent relationship builder and team player who can collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Open to learn new concepts, methods and skills
- A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
- Willing to travel as needed
GAPS COACH JOB GROUP CAREER PROGRESSION
GAPS Coach I
Level 7
This is an entry-level GAPS Coaching position. The Coach is still learning and understanding the responsibilities of the position but has at least 3 – 5 years’ experience with personal fundraising.
GAPS Coach II
Level 8
This is a proficient GAPS Coach who is knowledgeable and experienced in all the responsibilities. A minimum of two years of GAPS experience. Six or more years of experience with InterVarsity (or other equivalent work experience) is preferred. Ability to lead and manage interns.
Senior GAPS Coach
Level 9
This is a Senior level GAPS Coach who models balanced, Biblical maturity in all areas of ministry, and has in-depth and ongoing responsibilities for coaching work while influencing the movement through modeling and teaching. Eight years or more experience with InterVarsity (or other equivalent work experience) is preferred. A minimum of four years of GAPS experience. Ability to lead and supervise GAPS Coach level I and II.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
Frame of Reference
All staff members subscribe annually to the Purpose Statement of InterVarsity:
In response to God’s love, grace and truth:
The purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is
to establish and advance at colleges and universities
witnessing communities of students and faculty
who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord:
growing in love for God,
God’s Word,
God’s people of every ethnicity and culture
and God’s purposes in the world.
This purpose is admittedly more limited than the Great Commission. As a mission extension of the local church, we have adopted boundaries on our activities based on our call to serve a defined group of God’s people. Within the context of InterVarsity’s purpose, all of the relationships and tasks that staff members engage in as part of their work for InterVarsity have both eternal and temporal components.
Values:
InterVarsity is committed to developing men and women from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and generations, whom God calls to work with us for both shorter and longer periods of service, as we pursue the call of God in the university world.
Maturing Disciple of Jesus Christ:
Every InterVarsity staff member is to be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, growing in obedience to the Scriptures. The marks of a long-term love relationship with Christ in the fullness of His Spirit are described in Galatians 5:22: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.” In the workplace, this fruit is revealed in healthy working relationships which encourage all staff to accomplish their work and enhance their focus on the spiritual aspects of their work.
Team Work:
Each individual staff person is a vital member of Christ’s body. This means that we will work with one another in ways that honor and encourage all to grow in Christ while accomplishing His work. Our community requires that each individual serve as a team member in a collegial and open environment based on values, relationships, and vision as well as structure and position.
InterVarsity staff, both employees and volunteers, commit to serve God and all InterVarsity colleagues, students, and partners, with sensitivity to both the eternal and temporal dimensions of our work. “Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord.” (Colossians 3:23a)
Pay Range: $53,328.00 - $71,112.00 per year
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.
