The RelateStrong Director for the Boone Center for the Family (BCFF) at Pepperdine University provides management and leadership for the RelateStrong program. The RelateStrong Director integrates RelateStrong concepts into their personal and professional life. The primary responsibility of the RelateStrong Director is to serve the relational needs of churches and academic organizations through developing strategic partnerships, administrating (organizing and planning) RelateStrong programming, and leading some RelateStrong programming. The RelateStrong Director guides the direction and focus of RelateStrong, expanding its reach and brand; writes, edits, publishes, and coordinates curriculum; writes grant proposals; trains leaders; and presents seminars and workshops locally and nationally. The RelateStrong Director is an integral part of the BCFF team, working on other projects as directed.

Duties

• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with church and academic leaders and other Christian influencers to expand the national and international impact of RelateStrong. Some relationships may be developed by attending and presenting at conferences and other events.
• Organize and plan RelateStrong programming on campus at Pepperdine, online, and onsite around the country, coordinating with others trained in RelateStrong to lead the actual workshops, trainings, Ministers Marriage Enrichment retreats, RelateStrong Leadership Series sessions, and other events.
• Lead on campus, online, and onsite national RelateStrong programming, including trainings, workshops, Ministers Marriage Enrichment retreats, RelateStrong Leadership Series sessions, and other events.
• Help RelateStrong leaders, including Congregational Care Consultants, around the country maximize their local impact and cultivate these leaders as RelateStrong advocates.
• Develop and conduct new RelateStrong programming, both trainings and resources, in response to current trends and identified needs. 
• Work with the Boone Center Office Manager to ensure the RelateStrong webpages are current and to develop marketing materials.
• Write grant proposals to fund RelateStrong programming.
• Track RelateStrong's national and international impact.
• Present at bi-annual Boone Center Advisory Board meetings and build relationships with Boone Center Advisory Board members.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in other events as directed, such as but not limited to, Heart & Soul (Boone Center's annual fundraising event) and Harbor (Pepperdine's Bible conference); conduct program analysis research; and remain up to date in the field of relationship education.
• Uphold the 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:

• MA or terminal degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• Training in theology or Biblical studies.
• Three years of experience in the psycho-educational field, directing, coordinating, and managing programs.
• Think Biblically about psychology and relationships.
• Ability to build partnerships with leaders of churches, schools, and other organizations.
• Strong administrative skills to organize and plan programming.
• Presentation and small group leadership skills, curriculum development skills, and event planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors and supporters.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and must exhibit the flexibility required to work within a small organization.
• Computer competency and experience with Google Suite.

Preferred:

• Experience leading RelateStrong groups or trained in Restoration Therapy for 2 or more years.
• Experience in a ministry setting.
• Knowledge of university systems and procedures.
• Experience in grant writing and research.
• Experience using Adobe Suite.

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

Expected Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 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. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, 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. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.