University Chaplain and Dir. of Church Relations

Job Details

Description

Purpose

The University Chaplain and Director of Church Relations is an employee of the University and, in some years, may serve under a Bishop's appointment in a collaboration between Pfeiffer and the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The position entails oversight for all campus ministry programs, as well as primary responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with church-related constituencies outside the University. This is a full-time position at Pfeiffer University, supervised by the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities As University Chaplain :

1. Care for the spiritual well-being and pastoral care of the Pfeiffer University community, including offering or
arranging for prayers/invocations to be offered at University functions.
2. Responsible for a weekly worship service, an annual Baccalaureate service and assisting with vocational
discernment for students, especially for those considering church vocations.
3. Develop and facilitate opportunities in a variety of settings, or partner with other university offices, for students to experience Christian community, spiritual growth and service (including coordination of mission trips and service projects).
4. Collaborate with the Director of Athletics to oversee the Athletics Chaplain and work in partnership with other
student ministries organizations, faith-based initiatives on campus, and the Francis Center for Servant
Leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities As Director of Church Relations:

1. In collaboration with the president, serve as a Pfeiffer University representative to the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church (WNCCUMC) and its committees.
2. Participate in local ministerial associations and networks, as well as in preaching and teaching opportunities in the churches. Act as a liaison to local churches of the United Methodist Church and congregations of other
denominations and faiths.
3. In cooperation with Institutional Advancement, steward existing relationships with churches, encourage support from members of churches, and advise Institutional Advancement on possible sources of funding available from Conferences, churches, or members of individual congregations.
4. Serve as point person for church leadership needs such as the UMW Mission University, preaching/speaking opportunities in local churches, inviting clergy to preach at Pfeiffer, and other opportunities as they arise. Work with appropriate University staff to provide for such needs.
5. Coordinate and oversee Pfeiffer University's presence at the WNCCUMC annual conference.
6. Work closely with the President's Office to pursue a comprehensive approach to church relations, including the successful implementation of any provisions of the Strategic Plan pertaining to church relations. As appropriate, provide a written report on church relations work to the appropriate university office (Enrollment, Institutional Advancement, or President's office).

Qualifications

Master's degree required ( or equivalent), doctoral degree preferred Ordination (or, a welldefined path and intention toward ordination) in the United Methodist Church strongly preferred Experience in higher education preferred Strong communication skills, both oral and written Experience in building campus-community partnerships and leading mission trips Ability to relate to student issues Ability to track, assess, and report onprogram outcomes Appreciation of and desire to work within a church-affiliated liberal arts university setting.

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