Gap Year Director – OneLife Institute

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    June 25, 2025
  • Location
  • Offered Salary
    $50000 - $59000 / year
  • Expiration date
    August 25, 2025
  • Experience
    4-5 Years
  • Affiliation
    Non-Denominational
  • Level of Education
    Masters Degree
  • Church Name
    OneLife Institute

Job Description

Ministry Information

  • Name: OneLife Institute
  • Websitehttps://onelifepath.org/
  • Location: Greenville, SC
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Application Details

  • Please email a copy of your cover letter and resume to info@onelifepath.org.
  • 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.