Reach Out on Campus (ROC)

Position: Executive Director/Campus Minister

Reach Out on Campus is a vibrant faith community with a long history service to Ohio University. Reach Out on Campus, or ROC as we affectionately call it, has been serving OU and students from all around southeastern Ohio since 1975. Additionally ROC planted a second campus ministry nearby at the University of Rio Grande in 2020 which also continues to grow. ROC is currently seeking a full-time Executive Director / Campus Minister to oversee the ministry and staff and to serve at our flagship ministry and campus house at Ohio University. We are currently looking for a candidate to come in and build upon the success that we’ve enjoyed over many years while also implementing new vision for the future as ROC approaches its 50th anniversary.

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum guidelines and expectations.

1. Spiritual Guidance:

• Provide religious and spiritual guidance to students while continuing the long-standing tradition of proven discipleship that ROC is known for
• Organize and lead / direct worship services and Bible studies
• Offer counseling and support for students as they continue to grow in their faith during a critical phase of life

2. Community Building:

• Foster a sense of community among students from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions
• Organize and facilitate events, retreats, service / mission trips, and other community events
• Leverage the campus house (ROC House) as a place of community building by welcoming students into the space
• Collaborate with local churches and student organizations to serve the campus and community
• Participate in OU’s University Interfaith Association to help advocate for the spiritual needs of students as well as to maintain a meaningful connection to the university

3. Counseling and Support:

• Provide pastoral counseling to students facing personal, academic, or spiritual challenges
• Be available for one-on-one sessions to address specific concerns or offer guidance
• Recognize when a student’s needs require referral to a licensed professional mental health counselor

4. Student Leader Development:

• Recruit and develop a team of student leaders to serve key roles within the student organization and to help plan, lead, and facilitate events
• Lead students through a formal leader training process to help prepare them for the roles and challenges of leadership in a faith community
• Meet weekly with student leaders to provide structure, support, and accountability for the team

5. Outreach and Recruitment:

• Reach out to new students during key times such as Bobcat Student Orientation, move-in, student involvement fair, and more
• Incorporate current students and leaders into outreach events
• Develop regular / routine communication with potential new students regarding meeting times and locations by involving student leaders

6. External Communications:

• Develop and maintain routine communication with donors, churches, and other interested parties
• Oversee the monthly ROC Update (both electronic and print formats) which includes student spotlight articles, a staff article, prayer requests for the ministry, and monthly giving totals
• Manage ROC’s social media presence on various platforms such as Instagram and Facebook

7. Fundraising:

• Maintain meaningful connection with ROC’s current list of donors and churches through both written communication and in-person visits
• Continue to foster and develop relationships with new donors and financial partners to help meet ROC giving and budgetary needs
• Work alongside ROC financial secretary to maintain detailed giving records
• Develop and oversee effective giving campaigns
• Provide guidance to other ROC staff members as they raise funds for the ministry

8. Budget Oversight:

• Work alongside ROC Board to develop and oversee annual budget / spending plan
• Develop an understanding of ROC expenses and assist the board in stewarding the gifts entrusted to ROC
• Turn in timely expense reports and file all receipts with financial secretary

9. ROC Board of Directors:

• Develop routine communication with ROC Board Members through quarterly board reports and board meetings
• Provide effective communication with the board when issues arise between quarterly meetings that may require input from the board or board awareness

10. Staff Oversight:

• Oversee other ROC staff members which currently include a full-time campus minister for Rio, a part-time worship minister, and a part-time financial secretary
• Handle day to day staff operations and address any issues that arise throughout the course of their employment
• Perform regular performance appraisals and reviews

10. Continuing Education:

• Stay current on trends in campus ministry, student culture, and higher education
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a ministry related field
• 3-5 years of relevant ministry experience
• Effective communicator in both spoken and written communications
• Previous staff oversight and leadership is a plus
• Ability to work as a self-starter willing to come alongside current students leaders and staff and help them succeed in the events they have planned
• Discipline to create and maintain structure and routine in keeping with ROC employment standards
• A passion for students and faith community