National Director - LaFe

National Director - LaFe (Focused Ministries) Location: Remote - USA time type Full time job requisition id R0001767 National Director - LaFe (Focused Ministries) Work Location: Remote - USA Job Type: Full time To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, the Director of a focused ministry will provide vision and strategic leadership for the ministry to establish and advance witnessing communities that reach students and faculty from their focus community and develop them to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Director will also work collaboratively to build exceptional relationships with the Focused Ministry Director Team, as well as others across the Fellowship. Application deadline is 3/02/2026. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Personal: • Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world • Be a lifelong learner who values the discipleship of the mind Leadership: • Develop and implement the national vision, purpose, and structure for the focused ministry • Ensure the goals, activities, and strategies of the focused ministry align with InterVarsity’s Doctrinal Basis, Purpose Statement, Core Commitments, and National Initiatives • Develop and execute a long-term strategic ministry plan for the focused ministry in line with InterVarsity’s Strategic Plan, in partnership with Field Strategy Directors • Collaborate with national and regional field directors to grow student and faculty work among the focus community • As a member of the Focused Ministries Director Team, provide vision, strategic leadership, planning, and decision making for Focused Ministries • In partnership with the VP, Focused Ministries serve as a national spokesperson for the focused ministry to InterVarsity staff, supporters, and the community at large • As a member of the Focused Ministries Leadership Team, attend national and team meetings as assigned Supervision: • Recruit, appoint/hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified team members, as well as collaborate on broader field hiring of focused ministry staff • Build an effective leadership team by facilitating strong collaboration, championing an understanding of organizational interdependencies, and fostering strategic decision making throughout the organization • Provide for pastoral, personal, and professional development of ministry staff where appropriate • Resolve disputes via proactive initiatives, trouble-shooting and mediation • Ensure performance reviews are conducted annually and position descriptions are reviewed and updated regularly Administration: • Develop and manage annual budgets for programs and ministries in accordance with InterVarsity policies and procedures • Assist in ensuring adherence to national policies, procedures, and reporting requirements • Be responsible for good stewardship and organization of time, money, systems, and materials • Lead the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, place and fund staff within the focused ministry • Collaborate with other departments as needed to oversee administrative functions of the ministry, including national office responsibilities, negotiation and authorization of contracts, branding and trademark issues, and activities with other organizations Partnerships & Public Relations: • Maintain healthy partnerships with personnel in the National Service Center (NSC) and be responsive in a timely manner to requests made by NSC departments • Build particularly strong working relationships with executive leadership, field staff directors, and focused ministries directors to ensure an integrated approach to field ministries • Commit to and maintain strong collaborative relationships with supervisors across the Fellowship • In partnership with the VP, Focused Ministries serve as a national spokesperson for the focused ministry to InterVarsity staff, supporters, and the community at large • Network and encourage strategic collaboration with institutions, organizations, churches, ethnic communities, and agencies to advance the purpose of InterVarsity and the focused ministry • Speak at a variety of staff, student, and public conferences and programs as available • Interact with pastors, churches, seminary professors, university leaders and marketplace leaders as appropriate Ministry Partnership Development: • Maintain all department expenses within established annual budget • Develop a team of personal prayer and financial support • Raise strategic funds for the focused ministry as needed • Assist in ministry partner development (MPD) and ensure MPD training is provided for staff in the focused ministry • Support alternative national MPD strategies and funding processes, as requested • Oversee department staff’s MPD plans, actions, and outcomes and communicate with staff accordingly • Complete reporting as required to supervisor, Accounting, etc. • Ensure department’s compliance with national fund development guidelines and policies QUALIFICATIONS • Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith • Ongoing call to the mission of InterVarsity and the focused ministry • Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred in the area of theology or missiology • Minimum six years’ InterVarsity, other campus ministry, or related experience required • Thorough knowledge of or the ability to learn: the purpose, vision, ministries and policies of InterVarsity • Supervisory and team building experience with the ability to build consensus and momentum in group projects and processes • Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation • Strong relationship building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, and members of the community (including ability to minister to diverse ethnic communities and faculty) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Cross-cultural abilities, including conflict resolution and leadership across cultures • Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment • Demonstrated problem solving skills • A working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is preferred. • Demonstrated ability to raise funds for staff and programs • Willingness and ability to travel extensively as needed InterVarsity is a national Christian ministry on over 675 colleges and universities, with 26,000 committed participants. More than 10% of those participants identify as Latino. While almost all other demographics are projected to decline, Latino enrollment is projected to increase by more than 20% over the coming decade. InterVarsity’s Latino Fellowship (LaFe), established in 1982, establishes witnessing communities where Latino students can grow in their faith, embrace their identity, and become leaders who impact their campus, church, and culture. The National Director of LaFe will lead its vision to disciple and equip missional Latino leaders who serve the college community with the love of Jesus Christ, exploring the intersection of faith, identity, and the experiences of our people. S/he will recruit and lead a team of national LaFe staff that together will determine and implement strategic priorities, including coaching/oversight systems, resource/asset development, and training/outreach events. The department’s current priorities are catalyzing new work on Hispanic Serving Institutions, as well as coaching any existing InterVarsity ministry that desires to invest in Latino student leaders. For our National Director of LaFe, InterVarsity is seeking a seasoned ministry leader to serve in our next season. Effectiveness in both management of and collaboration with others is essential. This position will require financial support raising for a significant portion of the ministry budget. The LaFe Director will serve on the national Focused Ministries Directors team and the broader Senior Field Leaders Team of InterVarsity. See below for the general position description for National Directors in InterVarsity’s Focused Ministries. Pay Range: $86,904.00 - $115,860.00 per year Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following: • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan • 403(b) matching contributions • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discounts • Flexible work schedule • Flexible spending accounts • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Equal Employment Opportunity: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job