Job Posting
KSU Wesley Foundation Assistant Campus Minister
The assistant director shall assist the Wesley Foundation Campus Minister/Director in making disciples of Jesus and raising up leaders at the Kentucky State University Wesley Foundation. The Assistant Director is to first grow in his/her relationship with God. Then, the primary role will be to lead spiritually, plan worship, disciple students, teach Bible studies, and complete administrative responsibilities.
Character
1. Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus
2. Evidence of the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in your life
3. A humble, teachable attitude
4. Upstanding, biblical character according to United Methodist teaching, including: a. Be celibate in singleness (not sleeping with a boyfriend/girlfriend outside of marriage or participating in casual sex)
b. If you experience same-sex attraction, choose not to pursue a romantic same-sex relationship
c. Be faithful in marriage (not cheating on or abusive to spouse)
d. Identify as your biological sex
5. Relational ability, connectable with many kinds of people
6. Reliability and trustworthiness
7. Ability to be part of a team and work with volunteers
8. Willingness to learn
9. Leadership potential
Responsibilities: (30-35 hours a week)
1. Have regular personal time with Jesus
2. Assist Director in praying for, planning, and implementing the ministry at Kentucky State University
3. Open communication with students and other staff
4. Plan and coordinate worship 1-4 times each month
5. Teach/Preach at Sundaze at least 1 time a month; teach in consonance with United Methodist doctrine
6. Attend weekly Sunday night ministry from 4:00-9:00 PM
7. Disciple students through one-on-one mentoring and discipleship groups, meet with students for 6 hours a week for discipleship
8. Coordinate and teach Bible studies on Thursday nights 6:00-9:00 PM
9. Complete administrative duties
10. Assist in grant writing, reports, and fundraising
11. Plan and coordinate meals for Sundaze, PB&J, and Leadership Academy 12. Attend spring and fall retreats and other special events as needed
13. Assist in grant writing, reports, and fundraising
14. Assist with monthly credit card reports and time sheets
15. Create videos, flyers, and social media campaigns for ministry
16. Coordinate cleaning of building
17. Other duties as assigned or needed
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, masters with some theological education preferred. Experience with HBCUs and the HBCU experience a plus.
Reports to
1. Campus Minister/Executive Director
2. KSU Wesley Board of Directors
Employee Package
Pay: $30,000 a year for 30-35 hours a week. The assistant director will be asked to send out support letters to increase fundraising for his/her salary and ministry. Meals/coffee with students will be reimbursed. May be required to work some holidays like Easter and Labor Day. As long as the person fulfills duties and attends ministry events, all other hours are flexible, and some can be worked from home. He/she will have an initial 90 day probationary period concerning the position, with a followup meeting at the end of the 90 days with the Campus Minister and the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors to determine how things have been going and how everyone would like to proceed.
Contact
Position to begin August 2023. Send inquiries, resume, and cover letter to KSU4Christ@gmail.com Applications due Wednesday, June 21st.