Ministry Student Mentorship Coordinator

Position Summary Department:

School of Graduate and Professional Studies Reports To:

Seminary Department Chair Status/Time Commitment:

Full-time/Non-Exempt Start Date:

07/01/2026 The Ministry Student Mentorship Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of ministry leaders, serving both the Seminary (60%) and the undergraduate Bridge to Ministry program (40%). This five-year, grant-funded position offers a unique opportunity to invest deeply in students' personal, spiritual, and academic journeys. Reporting to the Department Chair of Seminary, this role is dedicated to ensuring that ministry students feel known, supported, and guided from enrollment through degree completion. Through consistent student engagement, including wellness check-ins and academic support, the coordinator cultivates a strong sense of belonging and purpose among students. This position is highly relational and dynamic, involving community-building initiatives, event planning and execution, and collaboration across university departments. The coordinator also contributes to the growth of future ministry leaders through recruitment efforts, marketing initiatives, and advancement activities. Rooted in the mission of Fresno Pacific University, this role requires active support of the Fresno Pacific University Idea and adherence to the FPU Statement of Faith. Based on the university's main campus, the position includes a blend of in-person and online engagement, along with occasional travel for student retreats and immersive learning experiences across the United States. Essential Functions Actively participate in the seminary community in regularly scheduled events and meetings including student-life events, common meals, seminary-led conferences, department meetings, gala/commencement, and others as assigned by Department Chair. Represent the seminary in university and community activities as requested by the Department Chair. Provide proactive mentoring to students enrolled in ministry programs including personal wellness checks, lay pastoral care as needed, educating and assisting students in accessing and navigating services offered by the university (Student Financial Services, Registration, Student Success Center, Office of Spiritual Formation, etc.). Oversee seminary ministry students, on campus and online, registering for the appropriate classes and connecting with Student Financial Service counselors as needed. Coordination and active participation in FPU Bridge to Ministry events as requested by the undergraduate Christian Ministry and Leadership program coordinator. Assist in student recruitment efforts and events when requested by seminary and undergraduate ministry program leaders. Assist in organizing and co-facilitating ministry student travel-based experiences as assigned. Engage in establishment and positive promotion of relationships/partnerships with external organizations, ministries, and churches. Actively align with the vision of the seminary's ministry programs of offering spiritually experiential education that is broadly evangelical for a non-traditional and diverse student body, with students who are personally passionate about their faith in Jesus. Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities. Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea" Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University's commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities. Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in related field. Prior experience and demonstrated success in shepherding and mentoring others. Ability to work collegially with students, staff, faculty, pastors, denominational and non-profit leaders. Strong organizational and execution skills. Capacity to work independently and initiate tasks designed to promote student success. Ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural and ecclesiastical backgrounds, offering meaningful connection and mentoring, including those who have quite different theological and cultural values. Strong relational, oral, and written communication skills. Deep commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission of Christ-centered teaching, learning, and involvement in a local church. Broad agreement with the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith and a willingness to build positive relationships with the Mennonite Brethren Church, Vineyard USA churches, and a broad network of evangelical churches, pastors, and students.

Preferred:

Successful ministry leadership experience. Successful student development work experience.

Environmental Conditions:

Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time. Frequent computer uses at a workstation, up to eight hours per day. Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments. Public contact positions require professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to forty pounds. Employees must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents. Reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law. University Information $62,400 is the annual starting salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package. Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu . As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.