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AVP of Campus Ministry
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
AVP of Campus Ministry
- REPORTS TO: President and CEO
- DEPARTMENT: Presidents Office
- LOCATION: Austin Main Campus
- FLSA STATUS: Exempt
- SALARY GRADE: D3
- POSITION #: 000464
POSITIONS PURPOSE
The Associate Vice President of Campus Ministry will provide spiritual leadership to students and the general campus community through daily campus worship Bible studies and other growth opportunities.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Campus Ministry:
- Leads and works alongside the Campus Ministry team to ensure pastoral care and a vibrant spiritual life for students faculty and staff
- Oversees the Director of Campus Ministry and the Campus Pastor(s) and other related positions
- Ensures campus worship is vibrant theologically grounded and accessible to a wide variety of constituents all while being consistent with our commitments to Lutheran identity and alignment with the LCMS
- Creates effective relationships with faculty and staff across all departments to ensure that spiritual components are woven into other areas of campus including Residential Life Athletics Counseling etc.
- Culture Development:
- Serves as an integral part of the hiring and development of CTX faculty and staff ensuring that all new hires are evaluated on their understanding of our Christian mission
- Creates and overseestraining and development programs for faculty and staff which ensure that all employees are developing in their own Christian identities their commitment to the University mission and our alignment with the confession and practice of the LCMS
- Church Relations:
- Ensures vibrant and healthy partnerships with pastors and congregations across the TX District and LCMS that support our Demonstrations of Lutheran Identity
- Establishes and nurtures relationships with other local congregations in order to further our Christian mission and ensure spiritual growth opportunities for students faculty and staff
- Other Duties:
- Manages administrative details (budget personnel etc.) of Campus Ministry
- May teach in the School of Ministry as needed and qualified
- Other duties and functions as needed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & PRINCIPLES
- Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas mission vision and values
- Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity inclusion and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith learning and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work
- All CTX positions require mission-driven individuals who have a heart for the Gospel and are committed to the Concordia Distinctive our faith-based mission of empowering students from all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought compassionate action and courageous leadership.
- Ordained or Commissioned minister of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod
- MDiv or Doctorate in a ministry-related area preferred
- 3 years of parish or institutional ministry experience
- Superior communication skills as both a writer and public speaker
- Mission-mindedness that includes the ability to share the Christian faith one-on-one and in small and large groups; instruct inquirers in the Christian faith; and train others to share their faith
- Ability to relate well to various campus constituencies such as athletics student life CAN-DO church work preparation programs and the Christian community around us including area churches faculty and staff
- Relates well to authority and is able to perform quality work within deadlines and without direct supervision
- Willing to work some evenings and weekends
- Record of success with young people especially college-aged students in encouraging and equipping them for spiritual growth through Bible study small group ministry devotions meditation prayer and instruction in the Lutheran faith
- Functions well in team ministry and is also able to work independently
- Be a good teacher (1 Tim. 3:2) along with all the rest of the qualities mentioned in 1 Tim. 3:27 and Titus 1:69
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift pull or push up to 50lbs.
- A valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to move across and access various areas of Concordia University Campus
- Ability to travel daily and during non-traditional work hours including weekends
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies
COMMITMENT TO THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS MISSION
Concordia University Texas (CTX) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CTX seeks candidates who demonstrate both professional excellence and strong personal faith in Christ while strengthening our campus culture of diversity equity and inclusion. To the extent allowed by law we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. As an institution rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod CTX does not discriminate on the basis of gender race color age national origin disability genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
The preceding job description outlines the general nature and key duties of this role. It may not list every duty responsibility or qualification needed. Please ensure you meet all necessary qualifications and are capable of performing all job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
About Company
A private Christian university in Austin, Texas that prepares leaders for lives of service through on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate degrees.
