Special Assistant to President-Great Commission Initiatives

Description

General Job Brief

The Special Assistant to the President for Great Commission Initiatives for advancing the gospel by connecting Church, Arizona Christian University, and the world through the Tom Elliff Center for Missions (TECM). This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the office of the President and the Tom Elliff Center for Missions to Advance the missiology at Arizona Christian University as the leading missions training center in the southwest.
• Develop church partnerships between local churches, networks of churches, and ACU for the purpose of advancing the work of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions.
• Interface with appropriate employees of the Arizona Baptists, International Missions Board, and North American Missions Board.
• Connect with non-denominational and like-minded evangelical mission's organizations to advance the mission of the TECM and ACU.
• Engage with other ministries, organizations, foundations, etc. that share the university's vision for missions for the purpose of counsel and/or collaboration in program structure, fundraising, networking, and professional development.
• Educate Christian groups regarding the existence and purpose of the TECM. This includes student recruitment initiatives associated with TECM.
• Regularly report on the progress of the program to constituents
• Maintain the confidentiality of all departments and University information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis.
• Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree required, Doctoral degree preferred
• Significant, personal involvement in missions required.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, attend special recruiting events, and perform work travel.
• Active church membership and participation in a conservative evangelical protestant church is required.

Ability and Skills

• Exceptional commitment to, and expertise in, missions and the local church.
• Commitment to Christian higher education, including excellent writing ability to communicate in clear, concise, uncomplicated manner with a wide public.
• Ongoing energetic, and enthusiastic personality; "self-starter," high standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
• Ability to mentor and equip students for global missions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to manage personnel and financial resources with sensitivity.

Fair Labor Standards Act

This position is considered to be full-time, exempt from overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.