Director of Campus Ministry
Director of Campus Ministry
Full-TimeManagement
Great Falls, MT, US
TodayRequisition ID: 1115
Salary Range:
Annually
ESSENTIAL POSITION PURPOSE
The Director of Campus Ministry serves the University of
Providence by expressing the Church's pastoral care for the spiritual growth and development of campus community through witness and
ministry that is consistent with the Catholic Church鈥檚 mission in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings and the charisms of the Sisters of
Providence. The Director of Campus Ministry manages multiple facets of student ministries: spiritual development, catechesis, and
sacramental preparation.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Faculty, student groups, administration, and pastoral
staff members
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In supporting the mission and advancement of Campus
Ministry, the Director is expected to:
- Build and coordinate the Campus Ministry program comprised of the
following: liturgical events, ongoing faith development programs, retreats, and service/outreach experiences. - Facilitate and
oversee the campus ministry team in the formulation of departmental goals and objectives and gathering of resources necessary to achieve
these goals. - Develop and implement strategies for the recruitment of students for the Campus Ministry program and
scholarships. - Recruit new prospects or transfer students for the Campus Ministry program.
- Visit High Schools and parish
youth/young adult groups to recruit new students for the Campus ministry scholarships. - Fulfill the recruitment goals as
established by the Enrollment supervisors.
2. In advancing the mission with Worship, Prayer, and
Spirituality, the Director is expected to:
- Provide opportunities for involvement of the University community in the
liturgical life of the Church and participate in liturgical worship. - Organize program and logistics of liturgical life at UP in
coordination with the University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission. - Coordinate the RCIA program in collaboration with the
campus ministry staff. - Offer on- and off-campus retreat opportunities and other spiritual programming.
- Coordinate
retreat programs and off-campus activities/pilgrimages. - Facilitate spiritual experiences for students/staff/faculty of other faith
traditions (i.e. Praise and Worship experiences, etc.).
3. In advancing commitment to Holistic Formation the
Director is expected to:
- Organize and support faith and leadership formation initiatives for students.
- Provide
presence and involvement in Campus Ministry programs and other University events (Ministry of Presence). - Counsel
students/faculty/staff for mental and spiritual growth and guidance. - Present in classes as invited by faculty.
- Form
students as missionary disciples and train them to share their love of God and the Church within trusting relationships. - Create
and nurture opportunities for faculty/staff/students to develop their understanding of faith, the Roman Catholic Church, and its integration
into society. - Do general outreach to students on campus through one-on-ones and pastoral initiatives.
- Facilitate
inter-religious opportunities and provide for students of various faith traditions based on need.
4. In advancing the commitment with Ethical Leadership, Social Justice and Missionary activity, the Director is expected to:
- Encourage
students to become volunteers and ethical leaders of change and progression. - Organize and support projects or programs that seek
to transform students into ethical leaders who guide others through life. - Organize and facilitate service projects including
longer in situ experiences. - Create opportunities for service and community engagement in Great Falls and beyond.
- Help
expose students to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and social justice issues through initiatives, discussions and experiences
that ignite their passion for social justice. - Organize a Mission experience: organizes an annual mission program (i.e. Spring
Break, etc.), reviews site, and accommodations, fundraises through community efforts, chaperones missionaries during the trip.
5. In the general administration and development of UP CM, the Director is expected to:
- Prepare and
monitor the budget of the Department of Campus Ministry and Trinitas Chapel. - Evaluate the quality of programs, services, and
personnel. - Interview and participate in the selection of assigned Campus Ministry staff; conduct performance appraisals and
suggest professional development opportunities in accordance with University policies and procedures. - Oversee, advise, and approve
CM work-study projects, functions, assignments, and responsibilities (i.e. approve promotional items, scheduling, event locations, etc. - Conduct regular staff meetings to facilitate CM work-study projects and provide faith formation to the work-study student leaders.
- Participate in professional campus ministry gatherings at local, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.
- Serve on
University committees as requested. - Chair University committees as requested.
- Perform other administrative duties as
assigned. - Create program structure and report program participation statistics and feedback
ESSENTIAL
POSITION COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in theology,
pastoral/ministry or related field required; Master鈥檚 preferred.
Experience
- At least 4 years
of campus ministry or equivalent experience - A practicing Catholic who understands, appreciates, and will ensure the Catholic
character, mission, and identity of the community; should be comfortable around young adults - As a minister of the Roman Catholic
Church, the successful candidate will maintain a lifestyle that is publicly consistent with Catholic 四虎影视 and values - Strong
pastoral skills with a theological framework for ministry - A demonstrated record of collaborative leadership
- Provides
effective management, supervisory, and organizational skills (i.e., judgement, appropriate confidentiality and budget management) - Awareness of and sensitivity to the pastoral needs and spiritual development of undergraduate students
- Knowledge and appreciation
of the Providence charisms, mission and core values - Knowledge of Church documents related to Campus Ministry (i.e., Empowered by
the Spirit and Sons and Daughters of Light) - Knowledge of Catholic sacramental preparation processes, especially baptism,
confirmation, Eucharist, RCIA, funerals - Experience in working with young adults or college campus ministry preferred