(COLL) Division Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Division Director shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose:  To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Lives out the Nav Rep Profile. 

• Follows fund-raising principles to maintain full funding. 

• Ability to see the “big picture” and lead accordingly. 

• Strives for a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. 

• Ability to lead by influence rather than only line authority. 

• Experience in leading/initiating changes with sizable effects. 

• Ability to communicate to sphere of ministry clearly and concisely. 

• Experience in fruitfully developing and leading staff leaders or teams.
• Upon being offered the role, you will be assigned to oversee one of the following: Northeast Division, Southeast Division, and North Central Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Supervision – 80%

• Lead from deep intimacy with Jesus, modeling dependence on Him and creating an environment of prayer, faith, and obedience.

• Coach and develop Regional Directors and their teams toward maturity and effectiveness in their roles.

• Delegate and entrust authority to Regional Directors, building ownership and accountability while remaining engaged and supportive.

• Oversee and ensure staff funding health.

• Ensure regional staff are developed and placed for long-term health; utilize Lead, Develop, Care for staff through a healthy rhythm of regular communication, in-person visits, and team meetings.

• Recruit, train and develop staff and volunteers, ensuring they are positioned for long term health and sustainable contribution, with an accountable action plan to recruit ethnic minority staff.

• Coordinate and ensure division events and initiatives are high-quality, aligned with The Navigators’ Calling and culture, and purposeful, leading regional events that build momentum toward “5 Success Factors” and are aligned with Annual Mission Plan

• Participate in the annual mission planning and budgeting process, including guiding regional plans.

• Cultivate overseas partnerships and champion missions opportunities that mobilize staff into the nations.

• Build Campus Ministries founded on Healthy People, Healthy Teams, Healthy Ministries, championing and ensuring the achievement of the “5 Collegiate Success Factors”.

• Guide leaders and teams through uncertainty, complexity, change, and transition while maintaining focus on mission outcomes.

• Handle difficult conversations with grace, clarity, and truth.

• Influence national conversations and initiatives with wisdom and alignment to the Collegiate Mission.

Ministry of Partner Development – 10%

• Fundraise and communicate with donors: phone and make appointments with potential donors, write and send regular newsletters, maintain personal contact with donors, churches and potential donors.
• Monitor account balance monthly and discuss with supervisor.

Professional Development – 10%

• Create and execute a plan for professional ministry development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.

• Complete monthly expense reports in a timely manner.
• Approve expense reports for direct reports (if applicable)
• Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. The Navigators reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as appropriate.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Profess salvation in Christ and have assurance of salvation.
• At least 10 years as a Navigator Representative.
• Maintain a vital, personal relationship with God.
• Embrace and live out The Navigators Calling, Core Values, Vision, and Statement of Faith.
• Model personal ministry and exercise of gifts.
• Demonstrate Biblical principles and values in your family, with students and with staff.
• Act in the best interests of The Navigators in public and private life.
• Be a team player.
• Be led by, and sensitive to, the Holy Spirit.
• Heart for ministry, and spiritual development and knowledge sufficient to lead college-age groups.
• Demonstrate ability to raise approved budget.
• Meet the character qualifications of the Navigator Representative Profile.

Compensation: $92,863.75 - $145,248.43. Annual Salary

Benefits: High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options. Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal). For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.