Part-Time Assistant Chaplain

Part-Time Assistant Chaplain

Department: Office of Spiritual Life

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hours: 12 Hours Per Week

Rate of Pay:$18.00 - $19.23 an hour

Reports To: College Chaplain

Ferrum College is a community committed to the development of the whole person. The Office of Spiritual Life supports students as they explore faith, meaning, purpose, vocation, character, and service while fostering a welcoming environment where students can develop meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging.

Ferrum's Spiritual Life program includes worship, discipleship, pastoral care, student leadership development, prayer opportunities, Bible studies, campus ministries, community partnerships, and opportunities for students from diverse faith traditions.

Ferrum College is seeking a compassionate, relational, and student-centered Part-Time Assistant Chaplain to support the Office of Spiritual Life and provide consistent pastoral and spiritual presence within the Ferrum community.

The Assistant Chaplain will work closely with the College Chaplain to engage students, support worship and discipleship opportunities, mentor student leaders, provide pastoral care and follow-up, and strengthen relationships with campus and community ministry partners.

This position is designed to provide meaningful and consistent student-facing ministry, particularly during evenings and student-centered activities.

• Provide consistent pastoral and spiritual presence to students throughout the campus community.
• Build meaningful relationships with students through worship, Bible studies, student activities, athletic events, meals, and informal campus interactions.
• Participate regularly in worship services, discipleship gatherings, prayer opportunities, and other Spiritual Life programs.
• Provide pastoral support to students experiencing personal, family, spiritual, interpersonal, or other significant life circumstances.
• Follow up with students after pastoral conversations and referrals and connect students with appropriate College resources when additional support is needed.
• Mentor and support student spiritual leaders involved in worship teams, Bible studies, discipleship groups, campus ministries, student organizations, and other Spiritual Life initiatives.
• Assist with the development and coordination of worship, discipleship, and spiritual-life programs.
• Support Christian leadership development and student-led ministry initiatives.
• Attend student activities and athletic events to provide additional pastoral presence and opportunities for relationship building.
• Assist with coordination and communication among students, College offices, churches, ministry representatives, volunteers, and community partners.
• Support relationships with local churches and external ministry organizations, including The Heights, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Catholic campus ministry, and other ministry partners.
• Assist the College Chaplain with planning, program development, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Represent the Office of Spiritual Life at appropriate campus events, ceremonies, and special programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the College Chaplain.

You are a compassionate and approachable spiritual leader who enjoys building authentic relationships with college students. You understand that effective campus ministry begins with presence, trust, listening, and meaningful connection.

You are comfortable engaging students in both formal and informal settings and are passionate about helping students grow in faith, leadership, character, purpose, and service. You are collaborative, dependable, and able to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, churches, community ministries, and other College partners.

You recognize the importance of supporting the whole student and understand when to provide pastoral care and when to connect students with appropriate professional College resources.

• Ability to work approximately 12 hours per week with a schedule that includes predictable periods of campus presence.
• Availability for evening and student-centered…