Assistant Director of Christian - Community & Belonging

Title
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Assistant Director of Christian Life (ADCL)-Community and Belonging Reports to
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Assistant Head of School for Christian Life Exempt Status
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Exempt/Full-Time (40 hours a week) / 11 months Characteristics:

• a deep, mature, and consistent relationship with Jesus Christ
• an obvious love and desire to communicate the Gospel of Christ to young people
• passionate about all aspects of Christian ministry (i.e. worship, missions, service, and discipleship)
• extremely relational
• well-organized
• effective written and verbal communicator
• exemplary personal and professional judgment
• a sincere appreciation for the diversity within conservative, orthodox Christianity

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry or Theology with a graduate degree in these areas preferred
• effective public speaker
• an active role in a local church
• full support for MPCS's statement of faith and lifestyle expectations
• proven leadership skills and people-management skills
• proven skills in organizing and implementing ministry-related programs and services

The Assistant Director of Christian Life (ADCL)
-Community and Belonging is provided the opportunity and responsibility of ministering to students, teachers, and parents in the areas of community, belonging, mission, service, and discipleship.

The ADCL-Diversity and Belonging will assist in all aspects of Christian Life but will provide direct oversight of areas of community, culture, and diversity.

Lifting equipment, boxes and other packages not exceeding 50 pounds for males / 25 pounds for females (boxes heavier than 50 pounds should be lifted while wearing a back brace); excellent cognitive and hearing abilities

• Supports the school’s mission and leadership and is active in the life and culture of the school community; will include some evenings and weekends
• Complies with conditions as stated in the employee contract, life and conduct statement, and employee handbook;
• Shows support and high esteem for MPCS.
• Models Christian behavior at all times;
• Ministers to students compassionately and sincerely so they can continue to grow in their faith;
• Accepts the work of MPCS as a personal calling and ministry
• Provide support to strategic leadership in the areas of community, belonging, spiritual development, and justice
• Plan and develop community and belonging focused education, programs, and events for faculty, students, and families.
• Assist with coordinating weekly chapel programs.
• Assist with coordination of student mentor programs; with a focus on community and belonging
• Assists with developing and implementing community service and service-learning experiences for students and employees.
• Supports with counseling and assistance those students who face physical or spiritual concerns;
• Assists CL with initiating and coordinating local, national, and international mission opportunities for students and employees; travel and student culture training will be a priority
• Coordinates efforts to link MPCS with the local faith community;
• Provides leadership in the effort to effectively immerse faith, culture, community and learning into the curriculum and pedagogy.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in dealings with students, employees, parents, and community members;
• Meets all applicable deadlines;
• Attends and contributes to all staff meetings, chapels, retreats, spiritual emphasis days, etc.
• Coordinates parent in-services, fellowship and devotional opportunities, and retreats; and,
• Any other duties as assigned.