The Associate Director of Student Ministries supports the Vice President for Spiritual Life in creating dynamic, consistent worship and spiritual engagement opportunities for students. This role plays a key part in advancing the university’s spiritual life objectives by offering pastoral care and coordinating various programs, including retreats, training, leadership development, worship services, small groups, Bible studies, memorials, and other spiritual life initiatives. The Associate Director serves as a Christian role model, actively participating in the campus community and a local church.

Duties

• Supervise and provide ongoing mentorship to the Student Ministries Team, consisting of four staff members, fostering their growth and aligning their efforts with the university's spiritual mission.
• Lead the production and scheduling of spiritual life events, including "The Well" (a weekly worship service) and other campus-wide activities. Supervise event logistics, speaker selection, and ensure cohesive communication through announcements and program materials.
• Assist the VP of Spiritual Life with overseeing the HSL and Ministry Department budget.
• Work in partnership with various teams, including Worship, Community Engagement, and Service, to foster a unified approach to spiritual life programming and engagement. Ensure integration of spiritual initiatives across all university schools and departments. 
• Work closely with the Vice President of Spiritual Life in shaping the vision and direction for discipleship initiatives through the Hub for Spiritual Life. Contribute to the development of strategies that support and expand spiritual life programs across all five schools within the university.
• Regularly attend and contribute to all HSL and Ministry Department meetings, offering strategic direction for Student Ministries programs and ensuring alignment with the overall mission of the Hub for Spiritual Life. 
• Provide leadership for the Spiritual Leadership Scholarship Cohort, Overflow Groups, Unplugged Retreat, Student Bible Studies, and Student-Led Ministries. Develop and cast vision for the direction, curriculum, and leadership of these initiatives.
• Ensure the progress of Church Relations Team for events such as Harbor, E2, and Youth Leadership Initiative.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local churches and ministry partners, generating support for campus programs and enhancing church engagement opportunities such as Harbor, E2, and Youth Leadership Initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's Degree; 2+ years experience in college student development, ministry, or ministry leadership and management; 2+ years professional experience in a university, non-profit organization, or education field; Active involvement in a local church; Demonstrated support for the Christian mission of the university; Strong commitment to diversity, and ability to work with others from different backgrounds. Ability to integrate Christian faith with student development theories and practice; Ease and ability in working professionally with students, staff, faculty, community members; Ability to manage and supervise students; Excellent interpersonal, public relations, written communication, and organizational skills; Ability to develop and execute marketing plans and/or marketing strategy; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Forms, etc.).

Preferred: Masters level education in Theology preferred; 2+ years experience working in spiritual formation; demonstrated experience working with volunteers or college student development; ability to write and produce non-accredited curriculum; experience teaching, preaching, leading Bible studies and providing pastoral care; familiarity with OU Campus, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Design software like Adobe Creative Suite; qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hours hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $69,300 - $77,000 per year 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.