Campus Activities & Leadership : Assistant Director

Assistant Director Of Campus Activities & Leadership

The Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Leadership will assist in planning, promoting, and managing a broad spectrum of campus activities and programs, which will cultivate a vibrant / active social life on campus and help to nurture student leadership development. We believe in Christ-like servant leadership, and with this foundation, our team promotes innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in our programming and planning processes.

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles grace and truth. CCU's scriptural foundation comes from John 1 : 17 : For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV) CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master's granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education. CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

Faith-friendly : CCU's culture is unique in higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?

Convictionally Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom, and the truth of God's Word.

Live out your calling : We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We're looking for candidates who have :

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Student Affairs or related area preferred.

Administrative experience at the collegiate level to include managing large-scale campus events as well as overseeing a complete array of fiscal and operational complexities associated with co-curricular event and program planning required.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented.

Demonstrated record of successful administrative leadership and experience managing and supervising professional and support staff.

Ability to sustain communication with diverse groups, anticipate problems, reconcile conflicts, and maintain a strong student affairs philosophical base for student engagement, development and support.

Key Job Duties

Mission Contribution

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Leadership Student Programming contributes to the mission by enhancing the students' educational experience through holistic care and leadership development by facilitating interactions and programs outside of the classroom.

University Fitness Programming

In collaboration with the CA&L Director, manage the operations of the Fitness Center. Hire and supervise student employees.

Manage equipment and facility maintenance, including the purchase of new equipment as needed.

Develop and oversee fitness programming, as appropriate.

Departmental Leadership & Culture Creation

Through joint effort with the CA&L departmental leadership team, brainstorm and create strategic experiential programming for staff team effectiveness and growth, reinforce and aid departmental facilitated events, including retreats, leadership trainings, and weekly staff meetings.

Prepare, manage, and steward the operating budget and expenditures associated with key areas of oversight.

Regularly attend and assist in CCU Chapels during the school year.

Enhance the CA&L Student Leadership Experience

Cultivate our departmental student leaders through supporting the hiring process, onboarding, programming, intentional teaching of leadership skills, and development of student directors / coordinators.

In collaboration with the CA&L Director, enhance learning opportunities that support the development of leadership skills among our student-staff leaders, with a special focus on training Coordinators and Directors in advance of each Academic year.

Supervise student groups within CA&L during the academic year to include coaching, advising on event planning, and other resources as needed.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees :

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes : a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Colorado Christian University's pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $22.00 - $24.25 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate's qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline : Position will be posted until filled.

Spiritual Requirements

Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.

Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.

Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.

Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.