college director — champaign, il

Description:

Champaign County Young Life is seeking a college director at the University of Illinois.

The University of Illinois is ranked in the top 15 public universities with more than 50,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. It is located in the heart of East Central Illinois — only two hours south of Chicago, Ill., three hours northeast of St Louis, Mo., and two hours west of Indianapolis, Ind. Champaign/Urbana is home to Big Ten athletics, as well as performing arts centers, theaters and museums, a vast array of domestic and international dining options and beautiful outdoor spaces for biking, hiking, golfing and enjoying nature. There are also plenty of family-friendly events and activities.

This position has the opportunity to work alongside a veteran YoungLives​ coordinator. There are also a few committed college-aged volunteers who desire to see the 25-year ministry impact continue.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute Young Life’s mission to “introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith” through the power of relationships.
  • Lead all aspects of the college ministry, including supervising a volunteer leader team.
  • Spend significant time each week building relationships with college students.
  • Plan and run weekly programmatic events for students, both outreach (club) and discipleship (Campaigners).
  • Assist the area director in the ongoing recruiting, leading and training of volunteer leaders.
  • Lead multiple summer and school season camp trips, retreats and mission trips.
  • Together with the area director, raise funds and awareness of Young Life in the area.

Qualifications:

  • A deep love for Jesus and passion for outreach ministry.
  • Ability and desire to relate to college students.
  • Strong Christian faith, knowledge of God's Word, and ability to lead others to Christ.
  • Proven track record of self-starting and taking initiative.
  • Ability and desire to maintain a varying schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to build, train, recruit and grow teams of people.
  • Proven ability to raise personal and ministry support.
  • Possess high capacity and high energy level.
  • Comfortable relating to and leading adults of all ages.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Young Life or college ministry experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

  • ​Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).​​
  • Health club benefit.
  • And more!

Notes:

The candidate may have the opportunity to participate in summer camp assignments and other missionwide opportunities, and at times will be assigned to these roles.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.

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