Associate Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life

McMurry University•Abilene, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating campus ministry, developing programming for spiritual formation and mission/service, fostering interfaith understanding, and leading student leadership development. The position also includes overseeing pastoral care and crisis ministries, serving as a liaison to the United Methodist Church, and managing departmental administration, including budgets and reporting. The Associate Chaplain will support the University Chaplain in various capacities and directly supervise student workers and administrative staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of experience in full-time ministry
Minimum of 2-Years experience in College Ministry, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, or other closely related field
Commitment to the Wesleyan theological tradition and the United Methodist Church

Nice To Haves

Graduate theological degree (MDiv, MTS, or MACP/MACM) from an accredited seminary
Ordination or Local Pastor Licensure in the United Methodist Church (or in process for ordination/licensure)
3-5 Years experience in full time ministry setting

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly Chapel Services, including preaching, celebrating communion, and fostering student leadership.
Coordinate on-campus programming for Religious & Spiritual Life, including spiritual formation and mission/service opportunities.
Promote interfaith understanding and cooperation on campus.
Coordinate the RSL Student Leadership Team, facilitating gatherings for leadership development, spiritual formation, and event planning.
Assist Student Leadership Team in coordinating programmatic events.
Supervise and direct the RSL Student Worker.
Oversee the “Care Ministries” of Religious & Spiritual Life, including the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Pantry, Clothing Closet, and Emergency Aid Fund.
Build pastoral relationships with students, faculty, and staff at the McMurry Nursing School campus.
Provide pastoral care for students, faculty, and staff.
Serve as the designated Clergy Confidential Resource for students regarding Title IX incidents.
Serve as a liaison to the United Methodist Church to strengthen the relationship between McMurry University and the UMC.
Visit local and Texas/New Mexico United Methodist Congregations to guest preach, teach, or give programs for scholarship support, recruitment, alumni connection, and ministry highlighting.
Coordinate staff and/or student visits to United Methodist Youth Camps, MidWinter Retreats, and other recruitment opportunities.
Monitor departmental budgets and designated fund accounts.
Perform annual departmental assessment and quarterly reviews.
Prepare quarterly departmental report for the University Board of Trustees.
Supervise and direct the work of the Chapel Band Leader.
Direct the work of the RSL Administrative Assistant regarding administrative functioning, expense reports, purchasing, social media, marketing, communications, and logistical support for trips and programming.