Associate Campus Minister

Shenandoah University Campus Ministry, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia, United States of America Req #170 Monday, July 1, 2024 Meaningful work

• service oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance
• up to 2 days of telework after 90 days of employment for non supervisors - 1 day of telework for supervisors * generous leave
• more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off
• free parking as well as free transportation to / from Ballston metro
• paid lunch breaks
• professional development tuition assistance
• tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment
• generous benefits, including a pension plan
• AND MORE...

POSITION SUMMARY :

Shenandoah University Winchester, VA

The mission of the Shenandoah University Catholic Campus Ministry is to promote, encourage, and engage all aspects of faith life on campus.

The Campus Ministry coordinates Masses, spiritual activities, and programs that seek to bring students, faculty, and staff into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.

The Associate Campus Minister assists the Campus Ministry Team Leader in maintaining a vibrant Catholic community that helps students grow in their faith while at college and prepares them to live out the faith in parish life after they graduate.

The ministry strives to do this through fostering an atmosphere of prayer, including frequent reception of the sacraments, establishing an authentic community, and training students to use their gifts in the apostolate.

The Associate Campus Minister assists the Campus Ministry Team Leader by overseeing many of the programs and events that the students help in executing such as : the daily activities pertaining to the planning and executing of weekly programs, assisting in training the student leadership board of the Catholic Campus Ministry Club in ministry development, and coordinating outreach events and service trips while assisting with the other business needs of the ministry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES :

• Participate in the weekly student Mass and the social time afterwards. Use this time each week to encourage the students in their faith lives.
• Assist the student leadership team of 15 students in developing leadership, ministry and professional development skills;

plan leadership workshops.

• Participate in the pastoral counseling of students; encourage students to expand their faith through service in the liturgy, participation in community service opportunities, joining leadership committees, and helping with additional outreach efforts to evangelize the students on campus.

Facilitate and promote faith formation opportunities such as campus Bible studies and similar activities throughout the year.

This includes assisting with the instruction of students in RCIA and organizing retreats.

Plan and oversee at least two weekly student Bible studies, one for men and one for women.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY :

• Supervision Received Given wide latitude and exercises significant discretion under the general direction of the Campus Ministry Team Leader, who establishes the overall vision and direction of the Campus Ministry and generally under the Executive Director of the Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries.
• Physical Demands / Working Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations;

ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weight of 10 50 pounds.

Work performed in and out of the office setting.Required to travel, including locations throughout the diocese and, infrequently, other parts of the country or other countries.

Frequent evening and / or weekend work is required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Critical Success Factors : At least 2-3 years post undergraduate work experience. Demonstrated ability to provide current, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback.

Ability to take the initiative and work with a sense of urgency.

General Requirements : Strong, practicing Roman Catholic who lives out the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Strong commitment to evangelization and respect for other faiths.

Must have a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism. Must be highly organized and detailed oriented. Must be self-motivated, willing to take personal initiative, and able to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and with a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Education : A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Licenses / Certifications : Valid driver’s license must be maintained at all times. Must be certified or willing to complete Virtus training.
• Years and Types of Experience : Three to five years related experience, which includes managing volunteers, along with event planning and overseeing programs that involve collaboration of multiple people.

Active membership in a faith community of the Roman Catholic Church in the Arlington diocese required. Evangelization experience a plus.

Last updated : 2024-07-01