What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry - Bellarmine University position at Bellarmine University?
Location: Louisville, KY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Tue Mar 11 2025 Job Description:
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Bellarmine University's Campus Ministry office invites applications for an Assistant Director. This is a full-time, exempt position with a hyflex in summer schedule. The position is located within the Student Affairs Division.
Responsibilities include:
- Promote and uphold the inclusive Catholic identity of the institution, aligning its mission and vision with campus life and the broader Louisville community.
- Foster a vibrant and welcoming Campus Ministry Office through dynamic, student-centered spiritual and interfaith outreach, leadership development, and engagement.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate Chapel Student Workers and Spiritual Peer Mentors to create inclusive, faith-based, and spiritual wellness programming. Collaborate with the Office of Housing and Residence Life to integrate Spiritual Peer Mentors into residence halls for monthly programming and one-on-one ministry.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community houses of worship to expand worship and spiritual opportunities for students of all faiths, including on-campus Masses, ecumenical prayer meetings, and Highlands Community Ministries events.
- Represent Campus Ministry on campus committees to foster partnerships that advance the office's mission, particularly with Student Activities Center, Counseling Center, and Center for Community Engagement.
- Develop and implement a Campus Ministry orientation experience for first-year students. Lead campus prayers and present on spiritual wellness and interfaith cooperation, as requested.
- Assist with event promotion, including creating marketing materials (e.g., flyers, postcards) and managing social media updates.
- Support the director in regular assessment and reporting activities.
- Partner with faculty members and students in the Department of Music to encourage participation and coordinate annual events such as Lessons and Carols. Oversee maintenance of chapel instruments and sound equipment, securing repairs or replacements as needed.
- Supervise Chapel student workers and coordinate logistics for all university worship services, including Sunday and weekday Masses, Convocation Mass, Ash Wednesday, Mass of Remembrance, Baccalaureate Mass, and other special services.
- Work closely with the Student Sacristan to deepen their understanding of liturgical preparations and ministry roles. Provide leadership opportunities in liturgy, including scheduling ministers, preparing the Universal Prayer, and overseeing collections. Maintain sacristy supplies in collaboration with the Student Sacristan.
- Serve as a ministry presence at Sunday Masses, fostering relationships and encouraging student recruitment and participation in Chapel ministries while ensuring full volunteer staffing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in ministry, theology, college student personnel, or related degree preferred.
- A deep understanding of Catholic faith and teachings required
- At least 2 years' experience working in ministry preferred
- Experience in higher education or work advising college-aged students preferred.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about interfaith work
- Commitment to compassionately accompanying students on their spiritual journey regardless of identity
- Student-centered, innovative, and self-directed, an excellent listener and communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Canva or marketing/design skills and social media platforms/best practices preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
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