Spiritual Formation Chapel Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY  

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

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
  • Serves as the Chapel Team supervisor for DSF Chapel Team Student Leaders (3 scholarship students & 30 volunteers)
• 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
 

• Serves as the DSF Creative Team supervisor for DSF Creative Team Student Leaders (10 scholarship students & 30 volunteers)
• Serve as oversight for DSF Creative Team project management.
  • Assist in developing systems and programs for effective discipleship.
  • Assist in developing systems and programs for effective hands-on learning experiences for media and creative ministry
  • Empowers student leaders in the production and execution of all audio/visual elements for SEU Chapels (screen graphics, videos, etc.)
  • Empowers student leaders to oversee and execute the SEUChapel Instagram and other additional SEU Chapel social media platforms
     

Department of Spiritual Formation SEU Conference
 

• Serves as the SEU Conference Creative and Service Lead
  • Oversees branding of SEU Conference
  • Oversees the services for all SEU Conf sessions
• 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 

N/A

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.

LOCATION 

Lakeland Main Campus  

EDUCATION   

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree (or associate's degree with relevant ministry experience)

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in divinity, ministerial leadership or other related degree.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

Experience and Training

1. One to three years of ministry experience.
2. One to three years experience in leading teams.
3. Typing and general administrative skills.
4. Computer experience preferred in word processing, data retrieval, database, desktop publishing, and calendar programs (Microsoft Outlook).
5. Experience with Planning Center Online
6. Familiarity with Church Production & Systems (pro presenter, and basic production knowledge)
7. Work with systems development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
 

Knowledge:

• 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.
   

Skills:

• 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).
   

Abilities:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment, including sexual harassment. 

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements: 

N/A

Travel:

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Schedule:

SCHEDULE
 

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)
 

Friday 

In-office or remote work day (sometimes comp day)
 

TRAINING

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.

SAFETY 

• 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.  

SCREENING

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.

DISCLAIMER

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.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.