The Spiritual Formation Chapel Coordinator at a Christian university is responsible for organizing and facilitating chapel services and spiritual growth initiatives for the campus community. This role includes coordinating speakers, musicians, and worship leaders, managing chapel schedules, and ensuring that services align with the university's Christian mission and values. The coordinator also supports student engagement in spiritual life, collaborates with campus ministries, and may assist in Bible studies and other spiritual events. The position requires strong organizational skills, spiritual maturity, and a passion for fostering a Christ-centered community.
Reports to: Executive Director of Spiritual Formation
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following:
Duties and Other Job-Related Activities Department of Spiritual Formation Chapels
Serve as Project Manager for DSF Chapels
Responsible for all chapel services (3-5 per week)
Manages the Planning Center Online service platform in creating all service programs/run sheets
Oversees all service producers
Works alongside Campus Pastor and Executive Director of Spiritual Formation on planning services, scheduling speakers, service components, etc.
Facilitates brainstorming experiences for sermon series, special themed chapels, creative
components, etc.
Working alongside the DSF Production coordinator and SEU Worship staff to create service programs
Responsible for the DSF master calendar as it pertains to chapels, working alongside SEU Event Services and Media Services to ensure venue spaces are reserved.
Department of Spiritual Formation Creative Team
Department of Spiritual Formation SEU Conference
Serves as the SEU Conference Creative and Service Lead
Facilitates brainstorming for creative components
Works alongside Campus Pastor and Executive Director of Spiritual Formation on planning services, scheduling speakers, service components, etc.
Works alongside DSF Production and SEU Media Services in the planning and execution of all service needs as it pertains to production
Executes all SEU Conf sessions alongside the production team (and all of the SEU Conf team)
Oversees the production of all audio/visual elements for SEU Chapel
Works alongside SEU Worship as it pertains to in-service worship elements of SEU Conf services/sessions
Spiritual Formation Administrative & Pastoral Care
Assist the Campus Pastor and Executive Director of Spiritual Formation in the fulfillment of duties.
Provide mentorship for DSF Student Leaders and university students.
Train leaders in awareness of life issues facing university students.
Provide referral services both on and off campus.
Be available to provide care to students in a crisis situation.
Perform any function usual and customary for this position.
Cooperate with all other coordinators and directors within the Student Development Department through honest communication and Christian character.
Strive to implement biblical, ecclesiastical, and accepted student development principles in the student community.
Overall Leadership
1. Provide leadership for the DSF student leaders
2. Assist in the management of the SEU Chapel Schedule
3. Oversee the execution of all SEU Chapels.
4. Assist in the management of the DSF calendar.
ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.
Bachelor's degree (or associate's degree with relevant ministry experience)
Master's degree in divinity, ministerial leadership or other related degree.
One to three years of ministry experience.
One to three years experience in leading teams.
Typing and general administrative skills.
Computer experience preferred in word processing, data retrieval, database, desktop publishing, and calendar programs (Microsoft Outlook).
Experience with Planning Center Online
Familiarity with Church Production & Systems (pro presenter, and basic production knowledge)
Work with systems development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Deep understanding of Christian theology, spiritual formation, and worship practices.
Familiarity with a variety of Christian traditions and worship styles.
Knowledge of event planning and coordination, especially in a church or campus ministry context.
Awareness of the spiritual and developmental needs of college students.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including scheduling, logistics, and communication.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.
Interpersonal skills to foster relationships with students, faculty, and guest speakers.
Proficiency in technology used for worship services (e.g., audio/visual equipment, presentation software).
Ability to lead and facilitate worship services, prayer sessions, and spiritual programs.
Ability to collaborate with different campus departments and external partners.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
Sensitivity to cultural and denominational diversity within the Christian faith.
A commitment to maintaining personal spiritual growth and modeling Christian values.
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment, including sexual harassment.
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Monday
9:00 AM - DSF student leadership meeting
5:45 PM - Pre-service prayer for The House
6:15 PM - The House service 1 (weekly Monday night chapel service)
8:15 PM - The House service 2 (weekly Monday night chapel service)
Tuesday
8:30 AM - Staff Call Time
9:00 AM - Prayer Chapel
1:00 PM - DSF Staff Meeting
Wednesday
9:00 AM - House Group (small group discipleship)
Thursday
8:30 AM - Staff Call Time
9:00 AM - Community Chapel
1:30 PM - Team Check-In (Pastoral Team)
In-office or remote work day (sometimes comp day)
All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:
Three to six months to perform all job-related duties with minimum supervision.
SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.
All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.
SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.
