Small Group Coordinator

Highlands College•Birmingham, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Small Group Coordinator is responsible for managing data, records, and rosters for Highlands College student small groups. Working directly with the Church Life Director, this role supports students' spiritual development by ensuring their involvement and growth through attending and leading small groups at their local campuses. The primary responsibility is the year-over-year administration of small groups for students.

Requirements

Influences others using rational arguments.
Identifies basis for compromise and reaches agreement.
Conveys accurate information effectively using the most appropriate methods to reflect the needs of the audience and ensure mutual understanding.
Anticipates the possible demands and outcomes of a particular task or situation – plans and prioritizes appropriately.
Demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting team and students.
Focuses on collaboration, communication, and encouragement.
Maintains high standards and attention to detail.
Highly focused, self-starter with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Time management
Detail-oriented
Confidentiality
Solutions-minded
Ability to learn and manage new software applications.
Collaborate with others.
Maintain accurate records.
Consistently perform mundane tasks.
Know how to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
No degree requirement.
3 years of ministry or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with campus leadership to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality small group leaders while overseeing the organization of group rosters.
Oversee the development and distribution of key leader resources, including master rosters, academic calendars, care pathways, and clearly defined expectations.
Drive leader engagement and alignment through bi-annual trainings, consistent communication, and ongoing support throughout the semester.
Monitor and report on key performance metrics in Blackboard, Anthology products, and department scorecards.
Document student participation (including Freedom Conference attendance) and small group leadership to ensure graduation requirements are accurately recorded.
Design and manage Blackboard discussion content to effectively capture and reflect students' spiritual growth and engagement in church life.
Track and report key performance metrics through scorecards aligned with the Spiritual Development Pillar and Church Life Team.
Lead collaboration with Church of the Highlands leadership to develop and implement a registration system for student participation and ensure every student has an assignment.
Oversee communication strategy to students and campuses leading up to the event.
Recruit and coordinate Highlands College teammates to travel with and support students across campuses.
Provide administrative support as needed in seasonal projects across the Spiritual Development Department.
Participate in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.