Campus Staff Minister - Iowa (Graduate & Faculty Ministry)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship•Remote, IA

12d•$45,324 - $60,420

About The Position

InterVarsity seeks a Campus Staff Minister (CSM) to develop and support witnessing communities of graduate students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities. The role focuses on helping students and faculty follow Jesus, strengthening existing campus communities, and starting new ones. Candidates should submit the GFM Interest Form before completing a full application; InterVarsity will contact applicants when it is ready to proceed. The position is open to people working fewer than 40 hours per week, with pay prorated accordingly. The universities of particular interest are the University of Iowa (faculty) and Iowa State University (graduate students and faculty). Volunteer opportunities are also available through a separate application and interview process. The CSM pursues personal spiritual growth and leads campus ministry by communicating InterVarsity’s vision, building healthy ministry teams and structures, and developing diverse groups of students and faculty as followers and leaders. The role includes planning and evaluating ministry goals, discipling and equipping participants, collaborating with InterVarsity staff and volunteers, and developing financial, prayer, and volunteer partnerships to support ministry. The position is funded through personal fundraising, and the employee is expected to raise the full assigned budget. The CSM works in a college campus environment. A designated office may or may not be available. The role requires travel to campus and off-campus locations, including conferences, partnership development meetings, and training sessions. The CSM regularly communicates with others and uses standard office equipment. The listed full-time annual pay range is $45,324–$60,420; actual compensation depends on fundraising, location, cost of living, and other factors. Benefits eligibility depends on employee type and hours worked.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree for assignment to a four-year campus; at least an associate degree for assignment to a two-year campus or community college.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with word-processing, presentation, email, and spreadsheet software.
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement, including its Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement, and abide by its Code of Conduct.
Believe and behave consistently with InterVarsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper.
Affirm and behave consistently with InterVarsity’s Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation.
Ability to raise the full financial budget assigned by the supervisor through ministry partnerships.

Responsibilities

Pursue spiritual maturity through Scripture, prayer, worship, self-leadership, and adherence to Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes.
Communicate and model InterVarsity’s vision and Core Values, including engaging every ethnic and social group on campus.
Lead students and faculty through Scripture, prayer, teaching, and discipleship experiences, and set annual ministry goals with teams.
Build and support leadership teams that demonstrate spiritual vitality, relational health, and alignment with the ministry mission.
Develop, execute, evaluate, and adjust ministry plans, programs, conferences, teams, and structures to meet annual goals.
Mobilize students and faculty to engage their networks with the Gospel and establish new missional communities.
Create opportunities for students and faculty to encounter and follow Jesus through Scripture, worship, prayer, mission experiences, and conferences.
Equip and disciple students and faculty to proclaim the Gospel, grow in Christlikeness, and develop ministry skills and leadership.
Invite, coach, and equip students and faculty to participate in and lead campus ministry, including starting new witnessing communities.
Partner with supervisors and national leaders, contribute to team meetings, and collaborate with local, area, regional, and national staff and volunteers.
Affiliate chapters under the CSM’s care and submit Graduating Student Forms.
Use national ministry resources and tools, including recruiting for or participating in conferences when required.
Complete reporting, planning, and review requirements and comply with InterVarsity policies and procedures.
Raise 100% of the financial budget assigned by the supervisor through personal fundraising.
Maintain regular communication with ministry partners and develop lasting relationships with churches, individuals, alumni, and volunteers.
Identify and invest in advocates who can build volunteer and donor networks.
Complete other assigned tasks as appropriate.
Travel to campus and off-campus ministry locations, meetings, training sessions, and conferences as appropriate.