Part-Time Assistant Chaplain

Ferrum, VA
Part Time
Office of Spiritual Life
Experienced
Part-Time Assistant Chaplain

Department: Office of Spiritual Life
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hours: 12 Hours Per Week
Rate of Pay: $18.00 - $19.23 an hour
Reports To: College Chaplain

Who We Are?
Ferrum College is a community committed to the development of the whole person. The Office of Spiritual Life supports students as they explore faith, meaning, purpose, vocation, character, and service while fostering a welcoming environment where students can develop meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging.
Ferrum's Spiritual Life program includes worship, discipleship, pastoral care, student leadership development, prayer opportunities, Bible studies, campus ministries, community partnerships, and opportunities for students from diverse faith traditions.
What We're Looking For
Ferrum College is seeking a compassionate, relational, and student-centered Part-Time Assistant Chaplain to support the Office of Spiritual Life and provide consistent pastoral and spiritual presence within the Ferrum community.
The Assistant Chaplain will work closely with the College Chaplain to engage students, support worship and discipleship opportunities, mentor student leaders, provide pastoral care and follow-up, and strengthen relationships with campus and community ministry partners.
This position is designed to provide meaningful and consistent student-facing ministry, particularly during evenings and student-centered activities.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide consistent pastoral and spiritual presence to students throughout the campus community.
  • Build meaningful relationships with students through worship, Bible studies, student activities, athletic events, meals, and informal campus interactions.
  • Participate regularly in worship services, discipleship gatherings, prayer opportunities, and other Spiritual Life programs.
  • Provide pastoral support to students experiencing personal, family, spiritual, interpersonal, or other significant life circumstances.
  • Follow up with students after pastoral conversations and referrals and connect students with appropriate College resources when additional support is needed.
  • Mentor and support student spiritual leaders involved in worship teams, Bible studies, discipleship groups, campus ministries, student organizations, and other Spiritual Life initiatives.
  • Assist with the development and coordination of worship, discipleship, and spiritual-life programs.
  • Support Christian leadership development and student-led ministry initiatives.
  • Attend student activities and athletic events to provide additional pastoral presence and opportunities for relationship building.
  • Assist with coordination and communication among students, College offices, churches, ministry representatives, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Support relationships with local churches and external ministry organizations, including The Heights, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Catholic campus ministry, and other ministry partners.
  • Assist the College Chaplain with planning, program development, communications, and follow-up activities.
  • Represent the Office of Spiritual Life at appropriate campus events, ceremonies, and special programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the College Chaplain.
Who You Are?
You are a compassionate and approachable spiritual leader who enjoys building authentic relationships with college students. You understand that effective campus ministry begins with presence, trust, listening, and meaningful connection.
You are comfortable engaging students in both formal and informal settings and are passionate about helping students grow in faith, leadership, character, purpose, and service. You are collaborative, dependable, and able to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, churches, community ministries, and other College partners.
You recognize the importance of supporting the whole student and understand when to provide pastoral care and when to connect students with appropriate professional College resources.
Qualifications
  1. Education: Master’s degree in a liberal arts field with preference toward ministry, theology, or religious studies
  2. Ecclesiastical Endorsement: Ordination in a mainstream Christian denomination
  3. Work Experience: 6 years’ experience providing pastoral care in the context of youth ministry (including parachurch ministry)
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work approximately 12 hours per week with a schedule that includes predictable periods of campus presence.
  • Availability for evening and student-centered activities as needed.
  • Ability to attend worship, discipleship, pastoral-care, and student-life activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and community ministry partners.
  • Commitment to supporting an environment that respects and welcomes students from diverse faith traditions.
What We Offer
At Ferrum College, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students through relationship-centered ministry, spiritual development, mentorship, and community engagement.
We offer:
  • A meaningful opportunity to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to Ferrum students.
  • The opportunity to mentor and develop student spiritual leaders.
  • Opportunities to participate in worship, discipleship, campus ministry, and community partnerships.
  • A collaborative environment within the Office of Spiritual Life and the broader Ferrum College community.
  • The opportunity to contribute to student belonging, leadership development, whole-person education, and student flourishing.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Interested applicants should submit:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume
  • Completed Employment Application
Applications will be accepted immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Ferrum College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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