Associate Director for Prayer

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Director(s) and Executive Director with the daily operation of the Office of Spiritual Development (OSD), as it relates to various projects and initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in overseeing programming and prayer strategies to provide leadership in ensuring effective prayer ministry for Liberty University faculty, staff, and students. Develop and execute prayer trainings, guides/devotions, prayer calendar, etc. as needed. Oversee and manage all aspects of the Prayer Chapel & Global Prayer Room related to Prayer Ministry. Help foster a sustainable 24-hour Global Prayer Room designed to model prayer through scripture and worship in music. Develop and execute annual Prayer Summit and semester prayer experiences. Support in leading, managing, and training staff and students in leading 24-hour prayer and worship. Provide prayer support for residential, commuter and online students through online communication. Serve as a conduit for prayer requests from online students to OSD staff and other university office staffs. Help ensure that prayer is encouraged, engaged, and integrated into every ministry in OSD. Plan and organize special prayer events (i.e., prayer conferences, prayer seminars, Collegiate Day of Prayer, etc.). Assist administration with student-related issues/resolutions (Chancellor, President, Student Advocate Office, International Student Office, etc.). Act as liaison to faculty, staff and administration regarding student related problems. Aid the student population through directing them to student support resources. Meet with students one-on-one, providing initial pastoral counseling as needed. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks. Attend departmental meetings and official Liberty University meetings as required. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or the equivalent.
2-3 years+ experience in professional training.
Possess communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of campus/community leaders and volunteers.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
Minimum typing 60 words per minute.
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
3 years+ experience in a business or non-profit organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee programming and prayer strategies to provide leadership in ensuring effective prayer ministry for Liberty University faculty, staff, and students.
Develop and execute prayer trainings, guides/devotions, and prayer calendar.
Oversee and manage all aspects of the Prayer Chapel & Global Prayer Room related to Prayer Ministry.
Foster a sustainable 24-hour Global Prayer Room designed to model prayer through scripture and worship in music.
Develop and execute annual Prayer Summit and semester prayer experiences.
Support in leading, managing, and training staff and students in leading 24-hour prayer and worship.
Provide prayer support for residential, commuter and online students through online communication.
Serve as a conduit for prayer requests from online students to OSD staff and other university office staffs.
Ensure that prayer is encouraged, engaged, and integrated into every ministry in OSD.
Plan and organize special prayer events (i.e., prayer conferences, prayer seminars, Collegiate Day of Prayer, etc.).
Assist administration with student-related issues/resolutions (Chancellor, President, Student Advocate Office, International Student Office, etc.).
Act as liaison to faculty, staff and administration regarding student related problems.
Aid the student population through directing them to student support resources.
Meet with students one-on-one, providing initial pastoral counseling as needed.
Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Attend departmental meetings and official Liberty University meetings as required.
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.