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About the Role

The Director of Campus Ministries (DCM) is the senior manager responsible for the comprehensive oversight, administration, and strategic direction of the Campus Ministry program at the College for Officer Training (CFOT). This role manages all ministry and care services for youth from infants through high school seniors, ensuring a safe, structured, and spiritually formative environment. The DCM ensures compliance with licensing requirements, Salvation Army territorial policies, and KeepSAfe standards, while also providing communication and direction to parents. The role involves developing and implementing a holistic vision for ministry that aligns with The Salvation Army’s mission, cultivating a Christ-centered environment, and integrating operational management, staff leadership, program development, and ministry execution.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CM stakeholders to prepare and present a comprehensive ministry plan for review by CFOT leadership.
Develop and implement ministry strategies and an environment that advances The Salvation Army’s mission.
Coordinate age-appropriate programming for participants from newborn to high schoolers that cultivates a Christian environment.
Support employees providing ministry programming through direct instruction and leadership in Christian education.
Collaborate with the ADCM to develop a ministry oversight plan for all ages.
Foster an environment that reflects Biblical values.
Provide pastoral support to all CM participants.
Provide full operational leadership for all Campus Ministry programs.
Ensure efficient and effective programming.
Oversee program logistics, facility usage, and coordination with other CFOT departments.
Identify and resolve operational challenges.
Ensure supervision and arrangements for scheduled field trips.
Partner with parents and families to meet participant needs and address concerns privately.
Lead all CM Parent Meetings in collaboration with the Director of Personnel.
Carry out duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Personnel.
Manage and maintain alignment within the Campus Ministries budget.
Maintain timely submissions of all SmartData purchases.
Support the school enrollment of all CM participants.
Provide streamlined communication to all CM parents regarding ministry, program logistics, expectations, and CM vision.
Create a monthly calendar to be shared with parents.
Ensure all paperwork and handbooks are updated and shared annually for enrollment.
Coordinate and create staff schedules to maintain required ratios and program continuity.
Observe, supervise, coach, and develop Campus Ministry staff.
Ensure CM staff develop effective lesson preparation that is appropriately saved on a CM database.
Lead staff meetings.
Conduct performance evaluations for all CM staff on an annual basis.
Foster a positive team culture.
Address and mitigate employee conflicts in a caring and timely manner.
Ensure all staff are properly trained and licensed as directed by state regulations.
Offer support, availability, and resources to parents of children with special needs.
Conduct interviews with parents to gain a comprehensive understanding of each child’s educational and behavioral needs.
Develop strategies with parents and Lead Teachers to best include every child with special needs in an integrated classroom.
Provide resources, support, and further education in Special Education to Lead Teachers, 1:1s and Assistant Teachers.
Ensure full compliance with all New York State licensing requirements.
Maintain adherence to Salvation Army territorial policies, including KeepSAfe standards.
Oversee documentation, inspection audits, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Professional acumen
Leadership and management capabilities
Bilingual (preferable)
Knowledge of the Christian Bible
Ability to teach youth Christian material and lessons
Ability to lead and participate in Christian worship
Program management and operational execution
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution

Skills

Microsoft Office Applications
Communication skills
Leadership
Management
Christian Bible knowledge
Teaching Christian material
Christian worship leadership
Program management
Operational execution
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution

Location

College for Officer Training (CFOT)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years related experience
Senior manager

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

About the Company

The Salvation Army's mission