College Director

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead college ministry in alignment with the vision and spiritual formation strategies of The Austin Stone to strategically reach students at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Plan, lead, and execute College connection teams, processes, and on-campus connection events.
• Ensure College ministry resources (human and material) are effectively and consistently deployed, aligning with congregation ministry strategies and policies.
• Continually assess and report on ministry effectiveness, making improvements as needed.
• Recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams, leaders, and coaches toward healthy missional community outcomes.
• Provide ongoing pastoral care and shepherding of College students, volunteers, and leaders.
• Collaborate with congregation leadership and provide timely and effective communication.
• Maintain records and steward the college ministry budget.
• Supervise and develop the College ministry staff team at the congregation.
• Teach and preach at training meetings, on-campus events, and Sunday classes.
• Support the mobilization strategy of the Congregation including the planning, execution, and general oversight of short-term trips.
• Maintain and further healthy relationships with organizations that share a desire and strategic focus to impact students at UT, Austin.
• Consult with TAS congregational leadership to support their college ministry efforts at higher education institutions in the Austin Area.
• Attend and participate in all required events and activities for The Austin Stone, including all Sunday services (including major holidays), staff meetings, prayer meetings, special events, retreats, training opportunities, and staff development days.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• 3 years of experience in a manager-level ministry role, leading a ministry team, or equivalent experience
• Experience managing budgets and safety initiatives
• Proficiency in Google Suites