Director of Collegiate ministries: Mere Christianity Forum, Furman University, Greenville, SC

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Position: Mere Christianity Forum, a campus ministry serving Furman University in Greenville, SC, seeks a full-time or three quarter time Director of Collegiate Ministries, or Assistant Director, whose primary responsibilities are programming, pastoral care, and outreach.

Organization: Mere Christianity Forum is a largely student-let ministry that works both collaboratively and ecumenically to foster the thoughtful exploration of Christian faith through conversation and community. MCF offers a variety of campus programs that cultivate unique "third space engagement" for students, faculty, and others for Christian intellectual inquiry; service opportunities connecting students to Greenville based community ministries; and experiences in Christian hospitality and residential Christian community at Vista House, MCF's off-campus hospitality space. The organization aims to serve seekers, skeptics and the deeply faithful, and support the discernment and discovery of Christian faith students and other live into with deep integrity.

Core Competencies:  MCF's director of Collegiate Ministries is a self-starter with a high level of energy and pastoral gis. S/he is both professional and relational: demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and has a keen ability to follow through with multiples concurrent projects while operating with a team of mentality managing student and adult volunteers. Theological training preferred- either academic or experiential/contextual or being in the ordination process preferred. Nonprofit and fundraising experience preferred. Proficiency in computing, desktop publishing, database management, and social media skills necessary. This position requires a high aptitude for interaction and adaptability.

Description:  The Director of Collegiate Ministries works in partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and the Student Board to accomplish the strategic actions necessary for effective ministry in the areas of:
     1. Pastoral Encouragement ( 25%)- Cultivating Christian discipleship and mentoring of students from a variety of faith and non-faith perspectives and backgrounds. Relating extraordinarily well to and between students, faculty, our Board of Directors, donors, and other staff to accomplish the goals of the organization.

     2. Programming   (40%)- Developing new programs and improving existing programs in collaboration with the Student Leadership Board. Cultivating opportunities for Furman undergraduates and our other constituents to thoughtfully explore the Christian faith. Offering and enhancing experiences of sacramental worship periodically.

      3. Development/Fundraising  (20%)- Development and leveraging of our existing donor database. Cultivating relationships with local churches/clergy, non-profits, community leaders, and alumni. Developing practices of relating to our donors and alumni as appropriate. Conducting grant research and writing to underwrite our programs and staffing as necessary to compliment the Director of Development/Operations.
 
        4. Organizational Administration/Sustainability  (15%)- Building systems of effective institutional practices through evaluation of previous experiences. Responsible for online presence of the organization, administration of programming finances, and general maintenance of Vista House.

Compensation and benefits:
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and education to be negotiated in accordance with the candidates. Personal fundraising required for full-time employment. ($49,000-60,000 depending on % of time and other factors.) MCF will provide housing in Vista House, salary, and other benefits.

Position open until filled.

More information go to www.faithreasontomfoolery.org

Submit resume and cover letter and the names/contact information for three references to:  heather@faithreasontomfoolery.org