The Coordinator of Spiritual Life assists the Spiritual Life team and works with the Campus Pastor across all divisions (e.g., Student Life, Academic Affairs, etc.) to help foster the spiritual life on campus, specifically focusing on students’ spiritual development through mentorship, corporate worship, pastoral care, etc. The Coordinator is responsible to help plan, develop, and implement meaningful opportunities for spiritual and faith formation that align with Ambrose’s mission and vision.

Months: 10 months, September 2024 to June 2025 
Hours per week: 30 hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help steward the spiritual life of the campus community with a specific focus on students.

• Assist with the planning and implementation of a relevant and integrated chapel program for the campus community.

• Assist the Director with recruiting, training, and evaluating student volunteers in the Spiritual Life department.

• Assist with planning and executing the Deeper Life Day, Pastor’s Conference, Day of Prayer, etc. This includes other campus-wide events that foster spiritual vitality on campus.

• In collaboration with the Manager of Audio and Visual Services, assist with the scheduling of sound and video personnel for chapel and event production.

• Work with the Campus Services department to assist with coordination of chapel set up and tear-down.

• In collaboration with the Communications department, promote Spiritual Life events.

• Actively interface with faculty and the Student Life team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field is required.

• Minimum of 3 or more years of leading and managing volunteers is required.

• Experience leading volunteers in a ministry context is an asset.

• Experience planning events, worship experiences, leading corporate worship, and team development is required.

Skills

• Gifted in the areas of music, worship leading, creative, leading volunteers, and administration.

• Organized, detail-driven, and administrative.

• Able to multi-task.

• Able to lead and mentor students.

• Able to work effectively and supervise student leaders and volunteers.

• Able to work and lead collaboratively with others to build consensus and get buy-in.

• Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.

• Able to appropriately exercise independent judgement, discretion, and confidentiality when responding to sensitive issues, complaints, and student issues.

• Displays a high level of intercultural competence in working with a multicultural student and staff population.

• Knowledgeable and understands creative design, photography, video, social media, and content creation.

Personal Characteristics

• Be in agreement with Ambrose’s values, mission, vision, and statements of faith.

• Must have a quality of spirit that will be reflected in a growing relationship with God and interpersonal relationships.

• Sensitive and able to work with a diversity of people and cultural groups.

• Mature and humble.

• Positive, approachable, and friendly disposition.

• Committed to servant leadership.

• Innovative. Able to bring new ideas to the team.

• Collaborative. Able to work with the Director of Spiritual Life and multiple divisions.

• Possess the highest standards of personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and an optimistic outlook.

• Passionate about spiritual formation in the lives of students.

Other

• Able and willing to work evenings and weekends.

• Be an Ambassador for Ambrose and Spiritual Life at Ambrose.

Additional Information

• A compensation package commensurate with education and experience is available.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.

• In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

• Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her work, in accordance therewith.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send a letter of application and resume to hr@ambrose.edu, indicating “Coordinator, Spiritual Life” in the subject line. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Ambrose University is a private, accredited Christian post-secondary institute located in South West Calgary. Our Faculty of Arts and Science offers provincially accredited Bachelor of Arts degree programs majoring in Behavioural Science, Christian Studies, English Literature, General Studies, History, and Psychology as well as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology. We also offer a Bachelor of Education (After Degree). Our Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate degree programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts and Youth Ministries. At the Seminary level there are a variety of graduate options including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Christian Studies as well as Diploma and Certificate programs. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.