JOB SUMMARY: Director of University Mission and Ministry assists in the planning, evaluation and promotion of the Catholic and Vincentian tradition university wide. The Director also is director of Campus Ministry. The Director promotes and coordinates service and mission and Christian formation opportunities for the university community. The Director helps to shape the Sunday liturgical experience and serves with other members of the Campus Ministry team in promoting faith formation and spiritual development, holistic education, and the Catholic and Vincentian identity and mission of the University. Under general supervision, the Director of University Mission and Ministry assists with advancing the Catholic and Vincentian mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY:
• Oversee comprehensive campus ministry program in the areas of faith formation, liturgy, sacramental preparation, service, social justice, retreat ministry, leadership formation, and pastoral outreach, implement the missionary disciple model for the student portion of the university population Making Missionary Disciples
• Facilitate the campus ministry team in the formation of departmental goals and objectives and organize resources to realize the same.
• Evaluate the quality of programs and services.
• Supervise and annually evaluate campus ministry staff who report to this position.
• Maintain a full-time, on-campus presence as one considered Essential Personnel, and be prepared to address those functions remotely (from off-campus) as needed
when operations are restricted, or the campus is closed.
• Maintain Campus Ministry presence on social media platforms.
• Apportion responsibilities for the implementation of programming with other campus ministers based on population needs and minster’s skills in, but not limited to, the following areas:
o Assist the VP of University Mission and Ministry with planning and delivering mission formation to the campus community.
o Initiate and oversee the providing of information and/or programming to the campus community on spirituality, relevant Church teachings, and contemporary issues.
o Develop and implement all policies governing campus ministry decisions consistent with University and Diocesan policy regarding the use of Alumni Chapel and the Catholic sacraments.
o Oversee the maintenance of Alumni Chapel and scheduling of its use.
o Counsel or refer students for human and spiritual growth.
o Facilitate worship opportunities for Catholic students and students from other faith traditions.
o Maintain active membership in the national and diocesan campus ministry associations.
o Direct university-wide prayer and liturgy events.
o Work in concert with the Vicar of Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Buffalo.
o Serve as a liaison to the Alumni Chapel Community, a diverse group of alumni, ex-faculty, students, and others.
o Provide necessary pastoral care in critical life situations of members of the university community.
• Administer sector budgets in collaboration with the Vice President.
• Collaborate with the Vice President in preparing materials for the Mission Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Serve on the President’s Cabinet.
• Serve on the University Mission Committee.
• Convene regular staff meetings.
• Review and apply policies and procedures outlined in the University Affirmative Action Plan.
• Collaborate with current university-wide initiatives in Inclusive Excellence, sustainability, and poverty elimination.
• Be present at liturgical and university events.
• Coordinate on campus semester mini-retreats of half day – once each semester.
• Coordinate the Vincentian Immersion Program, ‘VIP,’ (1) the First Year V.I.P. in August, and (2) a weeklong Vincentian Immersion Program during the winter break.
• Coordinate participation in the yearly Seek Conference – January.
• Coordinate the Christmas Giving Project and develop other direct service opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: proprietary information, student and employee personal information, vendor information, pricing and cost information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
80% of Time
The Director of University Mission and Ministry oversees and directs the services, programs and employees of the department, and ministers directly to students, staff, faculty, and alumni by developing the liturgical, pastoral, spiritual, and faith community life on campus.
20% of Time
Administrative and financial oversight, strategic planning and evaluation.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1) Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary and be flexible with schedule. Sundays are key days.
2) Ability to articulate knowledge of one’s faith and to share this knowledge and faith through one’s own unique gifts and talents.
3) Proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, copy machine, and fax.
4) Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and communicate with others by telephone
5) Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing, understanding and support the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, including moral and pastoral teachings.
6) Must be approachable, energetic, and possess sound management and planning skills.
7) Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
8) Ability to facilitate dialogue with all faiths on the campus.
9) Ability to promote a safe and inclusive environment for varied campus constituencies.
10) Ability to dialogue with others about spiritual concerns and to encourage the spiritual development of others.
11) Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business periodically.
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS: The functions of the position usually performed sitting, but may require some amount of time standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard and calculator, involve the extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
1) A Master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Counseling, or related field is required.
2) A minimum of three to five years’ experience in Campus Ministry or related work with young adults is required.
3) Valid driver’s license required. A license must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
SALARY: 55,000-62,000 per year This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and organizational needs.