Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Campus Executive/ Campus Pastor is an administrator who reports to the University President and operationally represents the Office of the President daily on the Ann Arbor campus. In particular, this individual encourages the entire campus community to meet university goals in terms of mission fulfillment, enrollment management, and fiscal discipline. This position also works collaboratively with the Executive Team, the leadership of the Ann Arbor campus, and other offices across the university to maximize the impact of the Ann Arbor campus. This individual also serves as campus pastor for the Ann Arbor campus and coordinates campus ministry activities-in alignment with the Mequon campus-across the Ann Arbor campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Ann Arbor campus and ensure they are aligned fully with the policies and practices of the university.
• Lead the Ann Arbor Campus Leadership Team, ensuring that all local offices and departments are carrying out the university mission, providing a transformative education for students, and promoting student success-all in alignment with university policy and practice.
• Serve as campus pastor, directing and coordinating-in alignment with the University President, Vice President for Mission and Church Relations, and CUW Campus Pastor-all campus ministry initiatives and activities.
• Amplify the work of the President through regular communication, connection, and collaboration with his office.
• Represent-at the request of the University President-the Ann Arbor campus at public and private events and with various constituent groups.
• Represent-at the request of the University President or the Vice President for Mission and Church Relations-the Ann Arbor campus at LC-MS and Michigan District events.
• Oversee staff who lead the following units on the Ann Arbor campus, including:
  • Executive Assistant (OOTP)
  • Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Advocate for the needs of-and raise awareness of-the Ann Arbor campus to the greater university community.
• Work closely with the Vice President for Enrollment and speak regularly to prospective students and families.
• Work closely with Human Resources in championing a Christ-centered, mission-driven, student-focused culture for all employees. This includes Concordia Cares and other regular employee gatherings.
• Coordinate-in connection with the VP/ Mission & Church Relations-all Concordia Sundays for CUAA and represent the university at 6 or more Concordia Sundays per academic year.
• Serve as a member of the university faculty in an appropriate department.
• Other responsibilities as recommended or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional experience that includes the administration of a high level upper management leadership position including administrative, governance, budget, policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Strong work ethic, personal integrity, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Analytical, strategic thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• Ability to articulate the University's mission, traditions, values, and perspectives.
• Ability to develop budgets and design and manage efficient business processes.
• Demonstrated organizational, management, leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective short-term and long-term vision and leadership in a changing higher education environment.
• Ability to maintain productive relationships with all segments of the community and with appropriate external stakeholders.
• Exemplary communication skills (both oral and written) evidenced by a background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive briefings.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires strategic thought and tactical execution.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Rostered status as an ordained Minister of Religion in the LC-MS and active member of LC-MS congregation.
• Doctoral or terminal degree preferred
• Experience in a (faith-based) higher education environment. Preferred.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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