Gap Year Director

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Position Summary: 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.

SHEPHERDING & DISCIPLESHIP

• Result : Create a space and a culture for spiritual growth to take place.
• Result : Develop and execute a strategic plan for discipleship ministry for students (co-ed)
• Result : Teach and apply Biblical content in class settings, large and small group discussions, and through one-to-one student care.

PROGRAM PLANNING & EXECUTION

• Result : 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 : Orchestrate seamless program planning and execution, aligning student outcomes with actionable strategies in experiential learning & weekly rhythms.
• Result : 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 : Site Staff Team is being challenged to grow in their ability to lead.
• Result : 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 : Achieve robust program partnerships by facilitating clear communication and active engagement with speakers, ministry partners, and OneLife site partners.
• Result : Strong partnerships between parents by ensuring effective communication, addressing parental concerns, and facilitating a supportive educational environment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Result : Budgeted financial resources are stewarded with excellence; participation in organization fundraising.
• Result : Partners with the Director of Enrollment in Student Recruitment
• Result : Partners with the Director of Operations to fulfill Hiring needs.
• Result : Organization goals and tactics are updated and measured quarterly to accomplish the mission and vision of OneLife. (Traction EOS, Big Rocks, etc.)
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. Have a growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus and a desire to see lives changed by the
   Gospel.
2. Self-aware with a high EQ; situationally aware and flexible.
3. High level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work, performs job duties on
   time with excellence.
4. Team player: low drama, high-momentum, high-capacity, creative-can-do-whatever-it-takes
   attitude.
5. Commitment to ongoing personal & professional leadership growth.
6. Master's Degree is recommended, along with 5+ years of experience in youth or college
   ministry and/or mentoring and discipleship-focused ministry