Corps Administrator

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

CORPS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Corp Administrator

LOCATION/DEPT: Corps

REPORTS TO: General Secretary

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

OUTCOMES

The role of the Corps Administrator (CA) is described in the text to follow which is adapted from the book approved by the Commissioners' Conference, October 1972, entitled "The Role of The Corps Officer in the United States of America... Guidelines for Corps Officers".

The primary role of the Corps Administrator is to lead the overall work of The Salvation Army in the community/region where it is geographically located.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evangelist - The essential element of this role is the proclamation of Jesus Christ as redeemer. The goal is the regeneration, not merely the reformation, of men and women. The consequence is membership in Christ's body, not necessarily The Salvation Army. Part of the Corps Administrator's responsibility as an evangelist is to seek to develop and use soldiery's evangelical skills. The mission of the Corps Community Center depends upon this.
2. Shepherd - The Corps Administrator is responsible for the care of souls within a Corps Community Center constituency, sometimes of those outside, and often of members of his employed staff, advisory board, and community contacts. This work will include the range of pastoral functions and responsibilities including home visitation, spiritual counseling, the aftercare of converts, hospital visitation, ministry to the bereaved, marriage counseling and performance of religious ceremonies. These duties may be assigned to mature soldiers' specific responsibilities for the guidance and nurture of converts.
3. Preacher - The purpose of preaching is to bring the gospel to the nonbeliever and to edify the believer. It is expected that sufficient time each week will be given to study and sermon preparation to ensure that the preaching is the Word of God and meets the particular needs of the people.
4. Trainer and Leader of a Fighting Force - As trainer the CA is to prepare the soldiery for the militant mission to which they are called. This role as the leader of the fighting force is to determine where spiritual battles need to be waged and to see that they are initiated and carried through. The CA will teach stewardship, not as an option, but as a requirement for anyone who desires to fight as a Christian soldier.
5. Pathway of Hope - The CA will insure that Pathway of Hope is functioning at an effective level in the community. Part of this responsibility is to ensure a fully integrated approach so that families and individuals who are engaged in Pathway of Hope are ministered to in soul, mind, body and spirit.
6. Business Administrator: Steward Funds, Property and Time - A major responsibility will be adequately financing the work in his command to ensure funds commensurate to community needs, maintenance of properties and replacement of equipment. If adequate funds are not available, the CA will seek to increase the funds and/or reduce services and expenditure to match resources. Management of time is essential to effective management and effective utilization of this resource among staff and program participants. Schedules must allow flexibility for emergency and unexpected duties which require temporary adjustments, but they will be far less disconcerting when a balanced schedule has been developed and adhered to.
7. Community Leader - Degree of involvement in community leadership will vary from one community to the other. Fulfilling this role, the Corps Administrator will recognize that in most instances they are the chief representative of the Army in the community. In representing the Army, the CA will assure that any position undertaken has as its ultimate goal the betterment of mankind spiritually, socially and materially. The CA will acquaint themself with the community and its needs and especially the extent of community resources to deal with those needs.
8. Coworker with other Salvation Army Departments and Units - The Corps Administrator's role in relation to the greater Salvation Army is both a representative and supportive role - representative in that they represent the greater Army to his corps Community Center at the community at large - and supportive in that this work, although suited particularly to local needs.
9. Role of the Associate Corps Administrator (ACA)- The ACA will be involved in all aspects of Salvation Army ministry in the community and as a team, the AC and ACA will divide up responsibilities to most effectively carry out the mission of The Salvation Army according to their unique gifts and abilities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Divisional General Secretary.

This position directly supervises the staff at the Corps.

This individual relates to and interacts with a wide range of contacts both within and outside The

Salvation Army and in these contacts, they act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or relevant experience.
• 2 years' experience in Ministry and/or Social Services.
• Valid Driver's license/MVR clearance

COMPETENCIES

• A strong personal commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.
• An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of clients and staff.
• An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities, and staff in a constantly changing environment.
• A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
• A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
• Possess ability to multitask with a strong awareness of deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, especially in public presentations.
• An understanding of data management, procedure development & flow of information.
• A "hands-on" knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace.
• A familiarity with the community.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Divisional General Secretary informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do light physical work.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for some periods of time; communicate; use hands and fingers; move; occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch; frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands, as required in using standard office equipment and a PC.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.
• The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients, and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.