Provide vision and strategic leadership for the ministry to establish and advance witnessing communities
Work collaboratively to build exceptional relationships with the Focused Ministry Director Team
Develop and implement the national vision, purpose, and structure for the focused ministry
Ensure the goals, activities, and strategies of the focused ministry align with InterVarsity’s Doctrinal Basis, Purpose Statement, Core Commitments, and National Initiatives
Develop and execute a long-term strategic ministry plan for the focused ministry in line with InterVarsity’s Strategic Plan
Collaborate with national and regional field directors to grow student and faculty work among the focus community
Recruit, appoint/hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified team members
Build an effective leadership team by facilitating strong collaboration
Develop and manage annual budgets for programs and ministries in accordance with InterVarsity policies and procedures
Maintain healthy partnerships with personnel in the National Service Center (NSC)

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
Ongoing call to the mission of InterVarsity and the focused ministry
Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred in the area of theology or missiology
Minimum six years’ InterVarsity, other campus ministry, or related experience required
Thorough knowledge of or the ability to learn: the purpose, vision, ministries and policies of InterVarsity
Supervisory and team building experience with the ability to build consensus and momentum in group projects and processes
Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation
Strong relationship building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, and members of the community (including ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Cross-cultural abilities, including conflict resolution and leadership across cultures
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
Demonstrated problem solving skills
A working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to raise funds for staff and programs
Willingness and ability to travel extensively as needed.

National Director – Focused Ministries

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