Young Life
College Director III at ASU
Location: Tempe, AZ. Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Director. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Religious Institutions.
Young Life
requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation. Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Working Conditions Arizona State University’s main campus is located in beautiful, sunny Tempe, Arizona, adjacent to the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a dynamic place to live with a college‑town feel, but easy access to world‑class dining, shopping, culture, entertainment, Tempe Town Lake, golf and other outdoor recreational activities including 26 intercollegiate varsity sports celebrating the spirit, pride and tradition of Sun Devil athletics. Young Life College at ASU has a rich 22‑year history and is ripe with opportunity. Ranked #1 in the nation for innovation, its sprawling campus hosts over 55,000 undergraduate students representing 165 countries. YL College is looking to grow ministry on this campus.
Responsibilities
Building on current ministry by recruiting, training and developing a leadership team.
Pursuing and meeting college‑aged students and leading an outreach club.
Developing small group ministry.
Working with and building on the current adult committee, as well as fundraising personally and working with the committee to raise the area budget.
Working with surrounding area directors to recruit, train and deploy qualified leaders for the nearby high school and junior high ministries.
Working with other AZ/NM college directors in planning camping and service opportunities.
Qualifications We are looking for a Young Life staff person with at least five years of demonstrated team leadership experience and an entrepreneurial spirit, who is willing to commit to investing five years in this mission field in order to introduce students to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. This person needs to have a deep abiding faith in Jesus Christ and a love for people, who will be a true resource for college students in their spiritual growth, development and decision‑making. Ideally this person would be a bridge‑builder within the university and faith communities and would have the ability to partner with and develop fundraising opportunities with these partners.
Benefits Full‑time salary commensurate with education and experience. Standard YL benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) matching plan, pension contributions and health club benefits. The College Director will receive job‑focused local, regional and national training, be a part of a warm and welcoming staff community that meets regularly for training and encouragement, as well as connection to the other YL College ministries in the region through College Weekend, leader training, work weeks, mission trips and more.
Ministry Functions Spiritual Development “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
Commit to understanding God’s Word and practicing spiritual disciplines including retreat and reflection times.
Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leadership Development “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
Cast the vision for campus ministry and maintain healthy ministry teams by recruiting, mobilizing and retaining teams of staff and volunteers.
Assisting at least one staff person or area in the region in starting a Young Life College ministry.
Recruit.
Recruit, hire and place staff, leadership teams and committee members that reflect the makeup of the campus community.
Mobilizing.
Develop, supervise and evaluate staff.
Help provide resources and experiences needed to implement the vision for campus ministry and spiritual leadership plan.
Recommend quality summer staff, summer interns and adult guests.
Retaining.
Ensure excellent contact work, club, small group ministry, camping and service opportunities are modeled.
Lead regular gatherings to cast vision, train and empower staff, leaders and committee to uniquely lead on their campus utilizing Young Life College’s Reach, Build, Launch strategy aligned with the mission and values of Young Life.
Resource Development “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
Help recruit, encourage and sustain a local committee as partners in ministry to join in prayer, mentoring college students and fundraising.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a fundraising strategy is developed and implemented.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a TDS team is pursuing and maintaining financial partners for the area.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a surplus of funds are available for ministry sustainability and growth.
Excellent communication to donors and community.
Ongoing recruitment of potential committee members — striving for diversity of age, ethnicity, church attendance and more.
Conduct quality events that display Young Life College’s impact and warrant investment of resources.
Network and collaborate with other Young Life College Directors for encouragement, sharing of strategies and ideas.
Maintain major donor relationships that provide a personal touch to each major donor multiple times annually to update, thank, and “ask” on behalf of Young Life.
Direct Ministry “Proclaiming and discipling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners‑i.e. small group ministry, camp.
Utilize proven Young Life College methods to carry out a plan for relational evangelism on the campus.
Model and ensure staff, adult and student leaders are engaging in all three levels of contact work with students.
Leading excellent Young Life College club meetings and small groups — i.e. Campaigners.
Helping students grow in their faith.
Utilizing Young Life camps and programs for outreach and discipleship.
Observe and evaluate each ministry annually.
Create opportunities for students to grow and serve through local and international service/mission trips, community projects, summer staff and more.
Work together with local Young Life staff to identify, recruit and place college students who are interested and qualified to serve as Wyld Life, Young Life, Capernaum and YoungLives leaders.
Be available to serve on assignment two out of every three years as directed by the regional director or divisional office. In alignment with the Everyone on Assignment Policy, the assignment could be a three to four‑week assignment in the summer or during the year, an International Assignment, a Young Life College Jump Start, serving on the Conference Planning Team or writing curriculum for Young Life College use.
Ensure that at least one ministry under direct supervision is a Flagship Young Life College ministry according to the Young Life College benchmarks.
Ministry Support “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
Set a yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid and review them on a regular basis.
Maintain confidential systems for recording use of funds, expenditures and budget.
Database of students and donors.
Compliance with Young Life policies and procedures.
Provide clear, prompt and professional communication to key volunteers, donors, staff and ministry partners.
Maintain professional integrity in conduct and appearance, time management and administrative operations as agreed upon with supervisor.
Accept special assignments, lead regional events and serve as a learning resource within the region, division and missionwide.
Be available to serve as a regional champion for Young Life College at the request of the Young Life College divisional coordinator.
Training
Area Director School is required.
Participation in required TDS training.
Participation in All Staff Conference every four years.
Participation in Annual Young Life College Summit.
Participation in additional training or experiences deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure).
At the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.
Encouragement to pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.
Encouragement to pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.
Encouragement to participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
Working Conditions
Includes the extreme conditions that accompany Young Life camp assignment and cross‑cultural mission trips. Staff should feel they are able to handle such conditions.
Education
College degree required.
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Young Life
requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation. Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Working Conditions Arizona State University’s main campus is located in beautiful, sunny Tempe, Arizona, adjacent to the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a dynamic place to live with a college‑town feel, but easy access to world‑class dining, shopping, culture, entertainment, Tempe Town Lake, golf and other outdoor recreational activities including 26 intercollegiate varsity sports celebrating the spirit, pride and tradition of Sun Devil athletics. Young Life College at ASU has a rich 22‑year history and is ripe with opportunity. Ranked #1 in the nation for innovation, its sprawling campus hosts over 55,000 undergraduate students representing 165 countries. YL College is looking to grow ministry on this campus.
Responsibilities
Building on current ministry by recruiting, training and developing a leadership team.
Pursuing and meeting college‑aged students and leading an outreach club.
Developing small group ministry.
Working with and building on the current adult committee, as well as fundraising personally and working with the committee to raise the area budget.
Working with surrounding area directors to recruit, train and deploy qualified leaders for the nearby high school and junior high ministries.
Working with other AZ/NM college directors in planning camping and service opportunities.
Qualifications We are looking for a Young Life staff person with at least five years of demonstrated team leadership experience and an entrepreneurial spirit, who is willing to commit to investing five years in this mission field in order to introduce students to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. This person needs to have a deep abiding faith in Jesus Christ and a love for people, who will be a true resource for college students in their spiritual growth, development and decision‑making. Ideally this person would be a bridge‑builder within the university and faith communities and would have the ability to partner with and develop fundraising opportunities with these partners.
Benefits Full‑time salary commensurate with education and experience. Standard YL benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) matching plan, pension contributions and health club benefits. The College Director will receive job‑focused local, regional and national training, be a part of a warm and welcoming staff community that meets regularly for training and encouragement, as well as connection to the other YL College ministries in the region through College Weekend, leader training, work weeks, mission trips and more.
Ministry Functions Spiritual Development “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
Commit to understanding God’s Word and practicing spiritual disciplines including retreat and reflection times.
Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leadership Development “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
Cast the vision for campus ministry and maintain healthy ministry teams by recruiting, mobilizing and retaining teams of staff and volunteers.
Assisting at least one staff person or area in the region in starting a Young Life College ministry.
Recruit.
Recruit, hire and place staff, leadership teams and committee members that reflect the makeup of the campus community.
Mobilizing.
Develop, supervise and evaluate staff.
Help provide resources and experiences needed to implement the vision for campus ministry and spiritual leadership plan.
Recommend quality summer staff, summer interns and adult guests.
Retaining.
Ensure excellent contact work, club, small group ministry, camping and service opportunities are modeled.
Lead regular gatherings to cast vision, train and empower staff, leaders and committee to uniquely lead on their campus utilizing Young Life College’s Reach, Build, Launch strategy aligned with the mission and values of Young Life.
Resource Development “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
Help recruit, encourage and sustain a local committee as partners in ministry to join in prayer, mentoring college students and fundraising.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a fundraising strategy is developed and implemented.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a TDS team is pursuing and maintaining financial partners for the area.
Work together with the committee members to ensure a surplus of funds are available for ministry sustainability and growth.
Excellent communication to donors and community.
Ongoing recruitment of potential committee members — striving for diversity of age, ethnicity, church attendance and more.
Conduct quality events that display Young Life College’s impact and warrant investment of resources.
Network and collaborate with other Young Life College Directors for encouragement, sharing of strategies and ideas.
Maintain major donor relationships that provide a personal touch to each major donor multiple times annually to update, thank, and “ask” on behalf of Young Life.
Direct Ministry “Proclaiming and discipling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners‑i.e. small group ministry, camp.
Utilize proven Young Life College methods to carry out a plan for relational evangelism on the campus.
Model and ensure staff, adult and student leaders are engaging in all three levels of contact work with students.
Leading excellent Young Life College club meetings and small groups — i.e. Campaigners.
Helping students grow in their faith.
Utilizing Young Life camps and programs for outreach and discipleship.
Observe and evaluate each ministry annually.
Create opportunities for students to grow and serve through local and international service/mission trips, community projects, summer staff and more.
Work together with local Young Life staff to identify, recruit and place college students who are interested and qualified to serve as Wyld Life, Young Life, Capernaum and YoungLives leaders.
Be available to serve on assignment two out of every three years as directed by the regional director or divisional office. In alignment with the Everyone on Assignment Policy, the assignment could be a three to four‑week assignment in the summer or during the year, an International Assignment, a Young Life College Jump Start, serving on the Conference Planning Team or writing curriculum for Young Life College use.
Ensure that at least one ministry under direct supervision is a Flagship Young Life College ministry according to the Young Life College benchmarks.
Ministry Support “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
Set a yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid and review them on a regular basis.
Maintain confidential systems for recording use of funds, expenditures and budget.
Database of students and donors.
Compliance with Young Life policies and procedures.
Provide clear, prompt and professional communication to key volunteers, donors, staff and ministry partners.
Maintain professional integrity in conduct and appearance, time management and administrative operations as agreed upon with supervisor.
Accept special assignments, lead regional events and serve as a learning resource within the region, division and missionwide.
Be available to serve as a regional champion for Young Life College at the request of the Young Life College divisional coordinator.
Training
Area Director School is required.
Participation in required TDS training.
Participation in All Staff Conference every four years.
Participation in Annual Young Life College Summit.
Participation in additional training or experiences deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure).
At the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.
Encouragement to pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.
Encouragement to pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.
Encouragement to participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
Working Conditions
Includes the extreme conditions that accompany Young Life camp assignment and cross‑cultural mission trips. Staff should feel they are able to handle such conditions.
Education
College degree required.
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