Director of Campus Ministries

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CM stakeholders to prepare and present a comprehensive ministry plan for review by CFOT leadership, incorporating feedback and strategic direction.
• Develop and implement ministry strategies and an environment in CM that advances The Salvation Army’s mission with all Campus Ministry stakeholders.
• Care for and provide pastoral support to all CM participants.
• Operational Oversight:
  • Provide full operational leadership for all Campus Ministry programs.
  • Ensure efficient and effective programming.
  • Oversee program logistics, facility usage, and coordination with other CFOT departments as needed.
  • Identify and resolve operational challenges.
  • Ensure supervision and arrangements for scheduled field trips.
  • Partner with parents and families to meet the needs of participants and address concerns privately, informing the Director of Personnel of all concerns.
  • Lead all CM Parent Meetings in collaboration with the Director of Personnel.
  • Carry out duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Personnel.
• Campus Ministries Administration:
  • Manage and maintain alignment within the Campus Ministries budget.
  • Maintain timely submissions of all SmartData purchases.
  • School enrollment of all CM participants.
  • Provide streamlined communication to all CM parents (newborn to high school) pertaining to ministry, program logistics, expectations, and overall CM vision.
  • Create a monthly calendar to be shared with parents at the beginning of each month.
  • Ensure all paperwork and handbooks are updated and shared annually for enrollment.
  • Cook up and create staff schedules to maintain required ratios and program continuity.
• Staff Leadership and Supervision:
  • Observe, supervise, coach, and develop Campus Ministry staff.
  • Ensure CM staff develop effective lesson preparation that is appropriately saved on a CM database.
  • Lead staff meetings.
  • Conduct performance evaluations for all CM staff on an annual basis, in collaboration with the ADCM.
  • Foster a positive team culture.
  • Address and mitigate employee conflicts in a caring and timely manner.
  • Ensure all staff are properly trained and licensed as directed by state regulations.
• Special Needs Support:
  • Offer support, availability, and resources to parents of children with special needs, maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion in interactions.
  • Conduct interviews with parents to gain a comprehensive understanding of each child’s educational and behavioral need, through respectful and empathetic conversations.
  • Develop strategies, together with the parent and Lead Teacher, to best include every child with special needs in an integrated classroom.
  • Provide resources, support, and further education as needed in Special Education to Lead Teachers, 1:1s and Assistant Teachers.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure full compliance with all New York State licensing requirements.
  • Maintain adherence to Salvation Army territorial policies, including KeepSAfe standards.
  • Oversee documentation, inspection audits, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professional acumen
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Bilingual (preferable)
• Knowledge of the Christian Bible
• Ability to teach youth Christian material and lessons
• Ability to lead and participate in Christian worship
• Program management and operational execution
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Conflict resolution