Director of Faith Formation and Engagement at Belmont University

Director of Faith Formation and Engagement

The Director of Faith Formation and Engagement is a part of the University Ministries pastoral team and is responsible for leading undergraduate student facing Christ-centered formation and discipleship opportunities. Responsibilities also include general UM roles and tasks that contribute to the ministry to and care for Belmont students, faculty, and staff.

Job Duties:

Provide spiritual formation events and experiences for undergraduate students.

· Develop and oversee all Residence Hall programming including Spiritual Life Assistants and Hall Chaplains.

· Provide small group formation experiences for students including Bible studies and Connect Groups

· Oversee University Ministries student communications including social media, Cadence, and the Weekly Newsletter.

· Work with University Minister on chapel logistics as needed

· Contribute to the overall ministry of the UM Office by:

• Playing contributing role to chapel, student leader training, Minister-on-Call, etc.
• Provide Pastoral Care as needed.
• Provide other pastoral responsibilities as needed.
• Represent University Ministries in campus-wide and external events as needed.
• Serve as a Title IX confidential resource.

· The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited four-year college or university required. Masters degree preferred. Degree(s) in a ministerial or theological field preferred.

Experience: 2-3 years experience in formal ministry with young adults including providing significant spiritual formation and discipleship programming. Higher Education experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

· Be a balanced, growing, committed Christian and an active member of a church.

· Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.

· Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.

· Must be self-motivated, and exhibit a mature and responsible work ethic.

· Possess excellent administrative and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work in a ministry team setting.

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to forge positive relationships with students, local ministries, churches, pastors and community leaders while balancing the administrative tasks of the position.

· Ability to work irregular hours, specifically evening and weekends, as well as be available to travel out of town for extended periods of time.

· Must be committed to students' spiritual development.

· Knowledge of regulations regarding student privacy.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software applications.