Director of Global Engagement and Women's Discipleship

The Director of Global Engagement and Women's Discipleship advances the University's mission to form students who shine the light of Christ across the world and across campus. Serving in the Office of Spiritual Formation, the Director plans, leads and executes the University's study abroad, travel study and mission trip programs, recruiting and mobilizing students and providing the administrative leadership these programs require.

The Director also designs and leads discipleship events and programming for women that promote spiritual growth and maturity.

Essential Duties

Develop, lead, execute and support the University's study abroad, travel study and short-term mission trip programs from concept through completion, including itineraries, partnerships and host-site relationships. Deveop training and preparation programming for participants in overseas trips.

Develop, lead, execute and support the University's study abroad, travel study and short-term mission trip programs from concept through completion, including itineraries, partnerships and host-site relationships. Deveop training and preparation programming for participants in overseas trips.

Recruit, enroll, prepare and mobilize students for participation in global programs, including pre-trip orientation and post-trip debrief.

Provide administrative support for global programs, including budgets, registration, travel logistics, documentation, compliance and health, safety and risk management.

Recruit and student and volunteer leaders, and cultivate relationships with churches, ministry partners and host organizations.

Minimum Education /Experience

Bachelor's degree in ministry, communications, intercultural studies or a related field

Experience traveling and/or living overseas, with experience in travel planning and related budget management, ministry programming and student recruiting and mobilization.

Valid passport and driver's license required for domestic and international travel.

Preferred Education/Experience

Master's degree in a related field; prior experience in higher education or collegiate ministry Experience leading short-term mission teams or cross-cultural programs; proficiency in a second language.

How to Apply

Applicants should electronically submit the following items to Heidi Moore, Human Resources Coordinator (heidi.moore)

* Cover letter expressing interest in the position, highlighting experience relevant to the role.

* Current resume

* Statement of Faith which should clearly explain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, active participation in a local church, and your commitment to perform duties consistent with and not contrary to the University's statement of faith, which is the Baptist Faith and Message
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