College Director III at ASU

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Arizona State University’s main campus is located in beautiful sunny Tempe, Arizona, adjacent to the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a dynamic place to live with a college-town feel and easy access to world-class dining, shopping, culture, entertainment, Tempe Town Lake, golf, and other outdoor recreational activities, including 26 intercollegiate varsity sports celebrating the spirit, pride, and tradition of Sun Devil athletics.

Young Life College at ASU has a rich 22-year history and is ripe with opportunity. Ranked #1 in the nation for innovation, the sprawling campus hosts over 55,000 undergraduate students representing 165 countries. YL College is looking to grow ministry on this campus.

• Building on current ministry by recruiting, training, and developing a leadership team.
• Pursuing and meeting college-aged students and leading an outreach club.
• Developing small group ministry.
• Working with and building on the current adult committee as well as fundraising personally and working with the committee to raise the area budget.
• Working with surrounding area directors to recruit, train and deploy qualified leaders for the nearby high school and junior high ministries.
• Working with other AZ / NM college directors in planning camping and service opportunities.

We are looking for a Young Life staff person with at least five years of demonstrated team leadership experience and an entrepreneurial spirit who is willing to commit to investing five years in this mission field to introduce students to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. This person needs to have a deep abiding faith in Jesus Christ and a love for people, serving as a true resource for college students in their spiritual growth, development, and decision-making.

Ideally this person is a bridge-builder within the university and faith communities with the ability to partner with and develop fundraising opportunities with these partners.

The College Director will receive job-focused local, regional, and national training, be part of a warm and welcoming staff community that meets regularly for training and encouragement, and connect to other YL College ministries in our region through College Weekend leader training work weeks, mission trips, and more.

Full‑time salary commensurate with education and experience. Standard YL benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) matching plan, pension contributions, and health club benefits.

Following Jesus includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth, health, and church relationships.

• Commit to understanding God’s Word and practicing spiritual disciplines, including retreat and reflection times.
• Actively participate in a church community and the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Lead the area and individuals in spiritual development and prayer.
• Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Equipping leaders, committee and staff includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building, training, supervision, and vision casting.

• Cast the vision for campus…