Director, Men's and Athletic Ministries

Anderson University • Anderson, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Anderson University’s Office of Christian Life seeks a full-time Director of Men’s and Athletic Ministries. The role develops and oversees Men’s and Athletic Ministries, with a special emphasis on male students and male and female student-athletes in the Traditional Undergraduate program. The Director collaborates with campus ministry colleagues to support evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring; builds relationships with student-athletes through attendance at games and practices; and serves as the university staff liaison to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action. The position also encourages student participation in campus ministry programs and provides pastoral care and crisis ministry in coordination with Christian Life staff and Student Development. This is an on-site, in-person position. The university is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and seeks candidates committed to integrating faith and learning and to its academic and Christ-focused mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in ministry; experience serving college students and student-athletes is preferred.
• Mature and contagious Christian faith.
• Strong commitment to quality relationships, sincerity, excellence, and Christ-like service.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Commitment to Anderson University’s academic and Christ-focused mission.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Some concentration in ministry preparation is helpful.
• Previous ministry experience with college students and student-athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Men’s and Athletic Ministries.
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Ministries, Director of Women’s Ministry and Community Missions, and Assistant Director of Campus Ministries in supporting evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring efforts, especially for male students and student-athletes in the Traditional Undergraduate program.
• Coordinate monthly strategic men’s Bible studies, social gatherings, and service opportunities for men involved and not involved in Campus Ministries.
• Attend games and practices to be an active spiritual presence in the lives of student-athletes.
• Serve as AU staff liaison to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action.
• Encourage all students to participate in opportunities sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), Women’s Ministry, Community Missions, and Anderson University’s Campus Ministry Partners.
• Provide pastoral care and crisis ministry in coordination with Christian Life staff and Student Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director