The Campus Minister’s responsibilities are to plan and implement a broad campus ministry for the Marshall Catholic Community, based on the principles of Empowered by the Spirit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop and implement, in a collaborative manner, a strategic plan for campus ministry for the Marshall Catholic Community
- Coordinate and facilitate the schedule of Masses and Sacramental ministries.
- Develop and implement, in consultation with students and faculty, catechetical opportunities and pastoral services appropriate to the needs, concerns, and schedules of the community; to include retreats, faith-sharing groups, formational gatherings, etc.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the center.
- Represent the Catholic Church on campus, becoming actively involved in the academic community while ministering not only to students but faculty, staff, and administration as well.
- Form and support Catholic student groups or organizations on campus.
- Work irregular hours including weekends and evenings.
III. ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Collaborates with the Office of Faith Formation and the Charleston Vicariate in offering joint young adult ministry opportunities.
- Participate in and attend Vicariate, Diocesan, and other professional enrichment gatherings.
IV. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise support staff of the center.
- Support ministry volunteers and committees.
- Support volunteer peer ministers.
V. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- M.A. in Theology, Religious Education or related field preferred.
- C.C.M.A. Certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of USCCB CM document “Empowered by the Spirit.”
- Sound knowledge of the Theological tradition of the Catholic Church.
- Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of young adult Catholics and the special needs, concerns, and developmental tasks which are theirs.
- Experience in and knowledge of campus life.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Word processing and related computer skills.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to organize and facilitate meetings.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.