About us: OneLife is a nine-month Christian gap year program for high school graduates who want to grow in their faith, experience genuine community, serve others, and travel while earning college credit.
Candidate Description
The Site Director’s primary responsibility is leading and facilitating mentorship of 25-35 gap year students. OneLife students live in a Gospel-centered community where they grow in faith and biblical knowledge (developing a Christian worldview), learn practical life skills, travel domestically and internationally, and earn up to 30 college credits.
The Site Director will need to be proactive and a self-starter. He or she will have a deep desire to see students grow in their relationship with God and knowledge of God’s Word. Words associated with a Site Director include leader, shepherd, teacher, counselor, passionate, organized, and a team player.
A Site Director is passionate about helping young adults move from a stagnant faith in God, to a dynamic personal faith in Jesus and shift from a self-centered follower to an “others-centered” servant leader.
A Site Director is a crucial position that supports the mission and vision of OneLife through Shepherding & Discipleship, Program Planning & Execution, as well as Leading & Building Site Staff Team & Partner Relationships. The Site Director is a full-time position reporting to the Program Director.
Responsibilities
SHEPHERDING & DISCIPLESHIP
Result #1: Create a space and a culture for spiritual growth to take place.
Result #2: Develop and execute a strategic plan for discipleship ministry for students (co-ed)
Result #3: Teach and apply Biblical content in class settings, large and small group discussions, and through one-to-one student care.
PROGRAM PLANNING & EXECUTION
Result #4: Foster a vibrant learning environment as the academic director in alignment with student course outcomes (includes classroom content, experiential learning, creating and grading assignments).
Result #5: Orchestrate seamless program planning and execution, aligning student outcomes with actionable strategies in experiential learning & weekly rhythms.
Result #6: Craft unforgettable travel experiences that foster enriching student experiences and lifelong memories. Travel with students to a variety of destinations (inner-city, wilderness, and overseas).
LEADING & BUILDING SITE STAFF TEAM & PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS
Result #7: Site Staff Team is being challenged to grow in their ability to lead.
Result #8: Ongoing Management & Accountability rhythms demonstrate excellence in the oversight and leadership of the Assistant Site Director and Resident Leaders in their connected roles in discipleship.
Result #9: Achieve robust program partnerships by facilitating clear communication and active engagement with speakers, ministry partners, and OneLife site partners.
Result #10: Strong partnerships between parents by ensuring effective communication, addressing parental concerns, and facilitating a supportive educational environment.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Result #11: Budgeted financial resources are stewarded with excellence; participation in organization fundraising.
Result #12: Partners with the Director of Enrollment in Student Recruitment
Result #13: Partners with the Director of Operations to fulfill Hiring needs.
Result #14: Organization goals and tactics are updated and measured quarterly to accomplish the mission and vision of OneLife. (Traction EOS, Big Rocks, etc.)
Requirements
Have a growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus and a desire to see lives changed by the Gospel.
Self-aware with a high EQ; situationally aware and flexible.
High level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work, performs job duties on time with excellence.
Team player: low drama, high-momentum, high-capacity, creative-can-do-whatever-it-takes attitude.
Commitment to ongoing personal & professional leadership growth.
Master’s Degree is recommended, along with 5+ years of experience in youth or college ministry and/or mentoring and discipleship-focused ministry.
Due to the high volume of inquiries, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are a strong fit for the role. Thank you for understanding and thank you for taking the time to express your interest.
