Senior Interim Leadership Associate

Senior Interim Leadership Associate Work Location: Remote

• USA Job Type: Full time To advance the mission and purpose of Inter. Varsity as noted above, an Interim Leadership Senior Associate has significant spiritual leadership and pastoral supervisory responsibility. The Interim Leadership Senior Associate helps provide continuity of ministry and supervision, as needed, by serving in a campus leadership role on a temporary basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Personal Spiritual Duties 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. Pursue a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community Exercise self-leadership (growing in self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and resiliency) Embrace and practice Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes, including those described in the Code of Conduct Experience and live out an ongoing call to ministry service with Inter.

Varsity and its mission Ministry Leadership Create a culture of dependence on God to gain vision for establishing and advancing witnessing communities that reach every corner of every campus among ministry team members Assess reality of context and then develop and articulate a vision for qualitative and quantitative growth, particularly in conversions, disciples and leaders among ministry team members Model Inter.

Varsity’s missional vision and Core Values for supervisees Assure that campus ministry is continuing without interruption by providing effective interim leadership Lead an assigned ministry team to: Grow as a community depending on God in prayer Do strategic planning, decision making and policy making as assigned Work projects which advance the ministry and strengthen the relationships of the team Provide learning and training opportunities for the team Partner effectively with all other organizational leaders to provide support for their efforts If serving as a Regional Director or Divisional Director, the Senior Interim Ministry Associate is responsible for leading the regional or divisional team in setting vision and strategy, developing student training programs and opportunities, for the care and development of staff, and recruitment and placement of staff, depending on the parameters of their interim assignment Participate with and be fully engaged with other Interim Ministry Associates: Model mature leadership and solid partnership with the Director of Interim Ministry and other Interim Ministry Associates Advance and strengthen campus ministry and to assure that it is in alignment with our purpose Participation in regional and/or national issues or projects as assigned Work with organizational leaders at all levels to: Access and assist regional strategies for growth and accomplishment of the national mission such as planting and building ethnically diverse communities Facilitate partnership and collaboration across regional lines and with senior leaders by building relationships, assisting with projects, and providing feedback for ministry team endeavors Address team concerns and, when needed, facilitate a resolution Provide assistance to national leaders, including but not limited to the Interim Ministry Director, through additional projects on a regular basis Engage in ministry with students Engage positively with the supervision you receive from your staff director Pastoral Supervision (related to ministry assignment): Model solid pastoral support and supervisory skills for your team Provide for the ministry and professional training and development of your team Provide coaching, strategic leadership and pastoral support to staff under your supervision in interim assignments Oversee the supervision, leadership of ministry partnership development of your team Provide ongoing feedback and evaluation of your team (including annual performance reviews as needed) Work effectively with other senior leaders to build an effective partnership between your interim assignment team and Advancement and other Inter.

Varsity Field Ministries Administration: Promote partnership among the National Service Center, the ministry departments and the field Ensure adherence to national policies, procedures, and reporting requirements Fund Development and Public Relations: Ensure sound financial status of the Interim Ministry Program through adherence to national fund development guidelines Secure personal financial and prayer support Raise funds to underwrite launching and training of the interim ministry program.

Serve as an ambassador of Inter. Varsity to individual donors, church groups, etc. through prayer, discussion of ministry, mission and accomplishments Accept speaking engagements Represent Inter. Varsity within the wider Christian community QUALIFICATIONS Annually affirm Inter. Varsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement).

Abide by Inter. Varsity’s Code of Conduct. Believe and behave consonantly with Inter. Varsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Affirm and behave consonantly with Inter. Varsity’s “Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation”. Ongoing call to Inter. Varsity and its mission. Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred Prior experience with Inter.

Varsity strongly preferred Prior experience at the Divisional Director position or above (or the equivalent in outside organizations) At least 5 years experience supervising teams, people development, and coaching strongly preferred Strong ministry skills (including the ability to communicate spiritual vision, teach spiritual and biblical principles, plan ministry programs, and spiritually disciple, coach and mentor) Proven ability to work well with others and the ability to develop a team of campus ministers.

Affirmation of ongoing call to ministry service with Inter. Varsity and its mission Strong interpersonal skills (including ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty) Evidence the characteristics of a life-long learner Experience in management and people development. Willing to receive ongoing training Ability to contribute to an open and supportive relationship with team members Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated problem-solving skills and conflict resolution/mediation skills Ability to organize events and manage the details involved Detail and task orientation Ability to take charge of teams and tasks; work independently without close supervision Ongoing call to Inter.

Varsity and its mission Pay Range: $63,672.00 - $84,888.00 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

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: Inter.

Varsity 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 Inter. Varsity 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)) Inter. Varsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with Inter.

Varsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because Inter. Varsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing Inter. Varsity’s mission and purposes.