Director of Campus Engagement

Location: On Campus | Northern Kentucky University (NKU) 
Interacts With: Students, staff, volunteers, community, and visitors 

The Director of Campus Engagement is a full-time staff member of Ignite the Norse responsible for leading the Serve pillar — doing whatever it takes to reach lost students and meet the needs of the campus — through developing and executing campus outreach and engagement strategies that help students take their first or next step with Jesus and meaningful community.

Working closely with the Executive Director, this role works in alignment with the overall direction of the ministry while owning the execution of campus engagement initiatives. This role focuses on creating consistent, high-quality environments where students feel welcomed, connected, and invited into Gospel-centered community. Through events, campus presence, and student leader development, the Director of Campus Engagement ensures that Ignite’s mission is not only communicated — but experienced — across NKU’s campus.

Primary Responsibilities

Student Experience:

• Model and perpetuate a culture where students feel seen, known, and welcomed.
• Create and execute strategies for engaging new students and helping them take next steps into community.
• Utilize online platforms (social media, etc.) to facilitate a vibrant online presence and community.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and visible campus presence strategy.
• Ensure all environments are welcoming, engaging, and aligned with Ignite’s mission.
• Ensure communication and planning processes are clear, organized, and effective.
• Support pathways that connect students into discipleship and deeper involvement.

Events:

• Lead the planning and execution of campus-wide outreach events (Welcome Week, game nights, tabling, pop-up events, etc.).
• Oversee all event logistics including planning, setup, flow, and follow-through.
• Continuously evaluate and improve event quality and impact through event evaluation reports, 1:1 reflection meetings, and student surveying.
• Coordinate teams to ensure events are organized, effective, and well-executed.
• Build and maintain systems that support consistent execution of outreach and events.
• Manage supplies, materials, and event needs in coordination with the Executive Director. 

Servant Leader Development:

• Recruit, train, and lead Servant Leaders, including Culture Carriers and Connection Partners.
• Build and utilize systems for scheduling, communication, and team coordination.
• Recruit and invest in student leaders through coaching, leadership development, and reinforcing Ignite’s discipleship pathways.

Team Collaboration & Ministry Integration:

• Work closely with the Executive Director to align campus engagement with overall ministry direction.
• Contribute to team meetings, planning, and ministry initiatives.
• Support and help execute major events such as retreats, mission trips, and fundraisers in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Participate in the life of the ministry, including weekly events, worship nights, retreats, and leadership development.
• Participate in established discipleship efforts of the ministry, including Bible study, 1:1 and small group discipleship, Gospel conversations, and prayer events.

Qualifications

Faith & Character:

• Active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Baptized and committed member of a local church.
• Demonstrates humility, teachability, and a heart for reaching students.
• Team-oriented with a desire to contribute to a shared mission.
• Affirm and adhere to Ignite’s statement of faith.
• Committed to the vision and mission of Ignite.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, leadership, communications, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in college ministry, student leadership, or event-based outreach.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating events.

Core Competencies:

• Humble, Hungry, Smart.
• Faithful, Available, Teachable.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• High follow-through and attention to detail.
• Relational intelligence and ability to connect with students.
• Clear communication and team collaboration.

Key Characteristics

• Takes initiative and follows through consistently.
• Enjoys executing strategies and creating environments where people feel welcomed.
• Works well on a team and communicates clearly.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and dependable.
• Finds fulfillment in helping a larger vision come to life.

Additional Requirements

• Able to lift event materials such as tables, signage, and sound equipment.
• Available for evenings and weekends for events, retreats, and other ministry needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Job Requirements

• Occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11–24 lbs.
• Occasional walking, climbing, standing, and sitting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary with PTO.
• Healthcare compensation.
• NKU Rec Center Membership.
• NKU Parking Pass.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Relocation reimbursement.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about helping students feel welcomed, building meaningful campus presence, and creating environments where Ignite’s mission is experienced across NKU, we’d love to hear from you.

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