Vespers Director

The Center for Faith Engagement, CFE, is looking for a qualified student worker to join our department serving as the Student Director for CFE vespers programming, ensuring quality and intentional spiritual programming occurs during the vespers time slot each week. Additionally, the Student Director is responsible for the recruiting and leading of a team of other student leaders to broaden the reach of the vespers program and ensure all aspects of the program are supported.

The candidate should be prepared to work 12 hours a week.

Qualifications summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities

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  Lead team of student volunteers responsible for planning and executing vespers programming, afterglows, next steps, and other programs as necessary
  


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  Execute Campus faith-culture projects in support of wider campus culture initiatives
  


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  Assist in Center for Faith Engagement initiatives in a mutually supportive manner (events include Week of Prayer, Fellowships, Engage Summits, and others as needed)
  

Supervisory responsibilities

NA

Qualifications

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  Demonstrated evidence of strong spiritual programming skills including thematic planning, program management, team leadership, and speaking
  


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  Strong attention to details and ability plan, schedule, and hold competing high priority deadlines without difficulty
  


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  Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diverse and inclusive worship planning on Andrews University’s campus
  


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  Strong ability to network and connect with various campus student groups, departments, ministries, and clubs
  


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  Prior experience in a ministry role pertaining to leading, speaking, or mission on Andrews campus a plus
  


• Must be a student in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5


• NOTE: This individual must be available Aug. 11 - 15, 2025 for the required CFE Student Chaplain Retreat

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• Seek help, guidance, education, and training relevant to their position.


• Practice a compassionate presence and hospitality to students of all races, religions, and backgrounds


• Listen attentively to and empathize with others


• Display the capacity for meaningful dialogue


• Exercise good conflict resolution strategies


• Maintain a social media presence that is consistent with the values and ideals of the CFE and a student chaplain.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift 55.25lbs


• Frequent moving of large items such as staging or musical instruments

Work environment

Various types of work environments including but not limited to an office setting, outdoor events, or large venues like a hall or church.