TRANSFORMING THE WORLD

We are a college ministry movement working to see a generation of college students transformed by the power of Jesus Christ and His Gospel, in partnership with the local church, reaching the world for the glory of God.  

THE CCO CALLS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO SERVE JESUS CHRIST WITH THEIR ENTIRE LIVES

1. We share the Gospel with college students and develop passionate disciples of Jesus Christ. 

2. We serve together with the church and invite college students into the loves of local congregations. 

3. We equip college students with a vision for serving Jesus Christ in all of life - in their studies, jobs, communities, and families - during college and after they graduate. 

CCO CORE PURPOSE

Transforming college students to transform the world. 

CCO CORE VALUES

All things belong to God. 

Jesus changes people's lives. 

We love college students. 

We embrace Gods multi-ethnic Kingdom. 

Faithfulness is pursued together. 

We celebrate life. 

About the role

• The individual will be employed by the CCO to serve students at Carnegie Mellon University.
• This is a part-time position (~15 hours weekly).

Purpose of the position: 

• Catalyze Kingdom transformation at Carnegie Mellon by sharing the Gospel, inviting students into the life of the local church, and mobilizing the Christian community and churches to engage ministry on campus. Develop deep collaboration between church/community members and students that promotes strong biblical discipleship, life long commitment to the Church, and the flourishing of Christ’s kingdom in their local context and all areas of life.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Experience: Prior experience with student ministry required; experience with Carnegie Mellon strongly preferred.

Job Description:

• Campus Engagement:
• • Create and routinely revise a ministry plan according to the CCO’s Annual Ministry Plan and Campus Playbook.
  • Ensure a consistent and visible presence of the CCO on campus and in meeting with students through regular participation in Carnegie Mellon’s activities.
  • Collect and maintain student contact information, following up with & inviting students into ministry opportunities.
  • Plan and facilitate gatherings of students on campus throughout the week that include prayer, teaching, evangelism, leadership development, and applying Scripture to life in college and beyond.
  • Invite students regularly to church gatherings, CCO’s Jubilee conference and other transformative opportunities.
  • Establish a healthy relationship with Carnegie Mellon that honors Carnegie Mellon’s guidelines for outside organizations and promotes sustainable campus access for the CCO.
• Church Integration:
• • Effectively and consistently communicate the vision and progress of college ministry within the church.
  • Connect students into discipleship opportunities and relationships within the church body.
  • Invite and equip congregants to provide hospitality, mentorship, and discipleship of college students with the aim of sending them out as leaders in their spheres of influence.
  • Support the overarching goals and efforts of the entire church by being an active part of the staff team and maintaining a servant-leadership mentality in all aspects of ministry.
• Leadership Development:
• • Develop and mobilize student leaders to co-labor in the on campus fellowship, evangelism, and Bible studies.
  • Disciple and mobilize leaders among students at Carnegie Mellon to live out their faith in service and evangelism.
  • Partnership specific duties and responsibilities.
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**CCO partnership positions use a shared funding model. Partnership institutions contribute a portion towards salary and total employment costs and CCO staff people are responsible to raise support for the remainder. This amount varies based on partnership and salary needs.**