Chief Operating Officer
Developing Christian Leaders to Transform Culture
About Christian Union
Christian Union was formed in 2002 for the purpose, by God’s power and with the help of other ministries, to change the world by bringing sweeping spiritual transformation to the nation’s most strategic universities, thereby developing and mobilizing godly leadership for all sectors of society. The ministry is in need of dynamic and energetic Christians desirous of expanding the knowledge of Jesus Christ in these institutions.
By God’s grace, Christian Union is changing culture by discipling, mentoring, and training future leaders at the most strategic universities in America, and by building networks of engaged Christian leaders in cities across America. Our work and development efforts take place at Princeton, Penn, Harvard, Harvard Law, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, and Stanford University, as well as in New York City, Washington, DC., and with individuals across the country.
Vision: Christian Union seeks a spiritually vibrant nation marked by Christian values permeating every corner of society.
Mission: Vision:Christian Union develops and connects transformative Christian leaders.
Strategy: Christian Union’s two main emphases on select universities and professionals in key cities reflect our concern to reach people groups that exert disproportionate cultural influence in the United States
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About the Position:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Christian Union is responsible for overseeing and managing all operational functions to ensure the organization’s mission, vision, and values are upheld. This position plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of Christian Union while ensuring operational efficiency. The COO reports to the President and leads multiple departments including human resources, finance, technology, legal, and development.
Location: Remote
Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 annually
Reports to: President of Christian Union
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt (must be available M-F 9:00-5:30 ET)
Travel: Some travel required – approximately 20 days per year
Benefits: Paid employee medical coverage; voluntary vision, dental and retirement plans are also available. Paid time off includes vacation, sick, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
Embrace and Embody CU’s Distinctives
- Seeking-God Lifestyle | Christian Union emphasizes a mindset and behaviors considered normative by Christians for centuries, starting with the book of Acts. A God-seeking lifestyle includes humbling oneself through fasting, extraordinary prayer (including day and night), large intake of Scripture, repentance, obedience to God in every regard, perseverance in seeking God wholeheartedly, extended times of gathering with fellow believers, and intentionally calling other Christians to seek God with great diligence. When Christians seek the Lord wholeheartedly they can expect fresh fillings and outpourings of the Spirit.
- Christian Unity | Maior Autem His Est Caritas (“the greatest of these is love”) is inscribed around the center of Christian Union’s logo as a reminder that God’s love is central, and His love is the inspiration to uphold Christian love and unity among Christians. Christian Union board members, faculty, staff, financial partners, and alumni are committed to loving one another and fellow Christians as members of the body of Christ.
- Intellectual Orientation | Christian Union tailors its ministry to people of high intellectual capacity whose knowledge of Scripture ranges from non-existent to well-developed. Christian Union associates are selected for their ability to assess needs and to lead at this level. Christian Union knows that all wisdom and knowledge are in Jesus Christ and therefore sees harmony and not a contradiction between intellectual pursuits and strong faith.
- Organizational Excellence | The nature and significance of Christian Union’s calling compel a culture of discipline and accountability. While the primary “products” as an organization are God’s glory and changed lives, which can be hard to measure, the ministry does its best to track inputs and outputs to be as effective as possible. The ministry aspires to be as organizationally robust as some of the best well-run, for-profit firms.
- Professional Growth | Christian Union believes that God, in His wisdom, deposited gifts and abilities in all men and women. As these are recognized and developed, and as additional skills are imparted through training and feedback, associates have the opportunity to reach their full potential. CU prizes the ongoing growth and spiritual and professional development of Christian Union’s staff and faculty because it honors God, helps further the mission, and contributes to the flourishing of the people.
- Bold Faith | Christian Union values bold, expansive faith. Everything the Bible says about God, humanity, and the universe is wholly true; therefore Christian Union moves forward in confidence of what God will do for those who love and obey Him. Christian Union believes in Him for great and seemingly impossible changes because if He can create the entire universe, He can do more than one can ask or imagine.
Direct and Manage all Daily Operations and Strategy
Spiritual Leadership: Uphold and promote Christian Union’s spiritual values, particularly the Daniel Spirituality and Seven Keys to Kingdom Advancement. Embody Christian Union’s mission, statement of faith, and statement of ethics. Have a Warrior spirit for Christ be a bold and unwavering leader, fiercely committed to advancing the mission of the organization with integrity and resilience. Tackle challenges head-on, inspire their team with a strong faith, and ensure that operations align with the vision to serve and uplift others in Christ’s name.
Organizational Management: Oversee key functions including human resources, finance and accounting, development, technology services, communications and social media, and legal affairs.
Human Resources: Improve hiring processes, retain high-caliber talent, manage performance reviews, maintain competitive benefit plans and ensure compliance with HR policies.
Financial Management: Ensure financial sustainability by managing budgets, financial reporting, audits, and donation processes.
Development: Oversee fundraising efforts, working with directors of development to meet financial goals and sustain the organization, and meeting with high level donors and prospects to solicit donations.
Technology Oversight: Manage the organization’s technological infrastructure, ensuring tools and systems support productivity and communication.
Legal & Compliance: Manage contracts, intellectual property, and litigation matters, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
Key Priorities:
Key Documents to Manage:
- Improve the hiring and retention of high-quality personnel.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and foster a culture aligned with Christian Union’s vision and values.
- Financial Reports
- HR and Performance Review Documents
- Legal and Compliance Records
Education, Experience, and Necessary Skills:
- Wholeheartedly devoted to Jesus Christ, considering themselves a warrior for Christ.
- Strong commitment to Christian Union’s vision, mission and six values.
- Proven experience in senior management roles, with expertise in operational management across multiple departments.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to maintain employee morale and uphold Christian values.
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance in order to communicate effectively with the ministry’s external CFO.
- Knowledge of HR processes, legal matters, and technology management in order to communicate effectively with the ministry’s external HR director.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, MBA preferred.
