College Divisional Coordinator - Northwest Division

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$73,000 - $100,990

About The Position

Young Life College National and the Northwest Division are seeking a Spirit-led, mission-centered high-capacity leader to join a vibrant team who are laser focused on introducing college students to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. This person would be committed to expanding and improving Young Life College in the Northwest Division. This person would need to live somewhere in the Northwest Division geography and would need to raise 70% of their budget in personal support. The anticipated compensation for this role will be $73,000–$100,990, depending on location, background, and experience. YL College Divisional Coordinator Summary: Through spiritual leadership and good management, and in communication and support of the regional director, implement the necessary actions to carry out Young Life’s mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith – specifically building an infrastructure for the Young Life College ministry.

Requirements

Proven relational skills with both students and adults.
Demonstrated public communication skills in speaking, teaching and representing the ministry.
Experience, passion, and leadership in ministering to college students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience as a team leader—a good listener and mediator of differences.
Proven organizational leadership/management skills for developing ministry strategy.
Proven experience in the development and management of a budget.
Ability to work within a team setting, as well as having served as a team builder.
College degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Proven fundraising and marketing experience; preferably with capital campaigns.
Experience in staff leadership, staff training, and communication.
Written communication skills with the ability to produce public relations materials.
Able to work with diverse ethnic/racial groups with sensitivity.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Commit to understanding God’s Word and practicing spiritual disciplines, including retreat and reflection times.
Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Work with the field senior vice president and regional directors to cast a vision for Young Life College (YLC) ministry in the division, which includes helping to create a ministry/fundraising plan for current YLC target schools and identifying new target schools.
Coach key YLC staff within the division to promote strong, sustainable ministries.
Encourage integration of YLC with other Young Life ministries and events at local, regional, divisional, and mission-wide levels.
Work with the YLC Advisory Team and vice president of YLC to provide long-range planning and development for the mission, financial solvency, vision for the ministry, and financial resources through marketing and resource development.
Serve as a member of the Young Life College Advisory Team.
Be an active participant in the church community, campus community, and community at large.
Be aware of the social services that various local agencies provide for college students.
Continue to meet with students and adult leaders in serving as YLC director on designated campus.
Work on special projects as determined by the advisory team and the vice president of YLC.
Serve as a key spokesperson for YLC to Young Life leadership at all levels, churches, and public organizations.
As assigned, represent the mission-wide office in speaking engagements and training conferences.
Develop a focused communication program.
Provide administrative expertise for the mission, accepting responsibilities as needed as a member of the management team.
Ensure that all Young Life policies and procedures are followed.
Carry out other duties as assigned/directed by the vice president of YLC and the senior vice president of the division.
Work under authority within the Young Life guidelines and policy.