Newman Center Director

The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Aberdeen South Dakota is seeking a full-time Director. The Director serves the mission in three aspects: ministry, administration, and development. In addition to overseeing the Catholic campus ministry programs at Northern State University, the Director administrates operations and serves as primary steward of the facility. This position also develops alumni, parent and friend support to sustain and also grow operations, positioning the Newman Center for possible capital campaigns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with FOCUS missionaries, especially through the Team Director.

• Develop alumni, parent and friend relationships, especially with sustainable monthly giving that will provide 50% or more of the annual operating budget.

• Collaborate with the Aberdeen Catholic Foundation and the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota.

• Participates in fundraising events benefiting the Newman Center, i.e., Bishop’s Charity Hunt

• Maintain a database of development according to professional standards.

• Serve as a contact person for vendors and contractors who serve the Newman Center.

• Develop and enforce conduct/usage policies for the Newman Center facility that are in accord with those promulgated by the Diocese of Sioux Falls and its liability/risk insurer.

• Call for and prepare agendas for quarterly Newman Center Advisory Board meetings.

• Inspires, equips and forms college students through a variety of activities, programming and events.

• Creates connections for students at this time of transition, continually identifying and raising up leaders in this transitional ministry.

• Coordinates liturgical and other devotional activities with assigned chaplain.

• Oversees and performs building operations and maintenance, including resident maintenance staff and volunteer experts.

• Responsible for coordinating the Dollar Dinners, Valentine’s Day Dinner, 5K and other student engagement events.

• Develop an annual operating and capital improvement budget.

• Other duties as assigned

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health and dental. A complete job description and required qualifications are available at sacredheartaberdeen.net.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to JoEllen Lindner, Blessed Sacrament Pastorate Business Manager, joellen@blessedsacramentparishes.org. Review of applications will begin in mid-February.