Campus Minister for Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (East) and Callings

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Walk joyfully with college students in ministry, forming faith-filled disciples. University of Dayton Campus Ministers foster spiritual growth, vocation discernment, faith formation, social justice action and more. Apply your passion for building and supporting the faith community through this inclusive Catholic Marianist ministry. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic ministry team. This campus minister has a particular focus on ministerial outreach to and accompaniment of first year students in faith as part of the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment team in Campus Ministry (NOT a live-in role). Initiates opportunities for spiritual growth; engages in evangelization and outreach; creates opportunities for catechesis, faith formation, faith-based justice education, and religious literacy; coordinates weekly liturgy; builds faith communities; and develops student leadership in ministry in a residential area. Ministry development may include Christ-centered outreach initiatives, faith sharing/scripture study groups, faith-based educational opportunities, prayer/reflection and other creative faith/relationship building programs. Includes connection to and support of housing staff to foster the Catholic and Marianist charism, and to support pastoral care of individual students and communities within residential areas. This campus minister plans and implements the Callings program for incoming first year students, from student leader selection and formation to implementation of Callings and connecting Callings participants to active engagement within the breadth of Campus Ministry. Reaches out to a diverse student body with cultural awareness and responsiveness. May supervise and collaborate with a graduate assistant in ministry. Participates as an active member of the campus ministry team and embodies a commitment to Catholic and Marianist ideals while cultivating the faith life of the campus community through transformative encounters with God.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Evidence of theological training/formation suitable for ministry (without Masters)
Desire to embody Catholic and Marianist traditions as a practicing Catholic, exhibiting public conduct and ministerial practices reflective of the teachings of the Catholic Church (clarified in hiring process)
Willingness to work late evenings and some weekends
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Divinity, or related field)
One-year full-time ministry experience or equivalent
Experience in Campus Ministry/youth/young adult ministry
Direct higher education experience, particularly in ministry
Outreach and Evangelization among students in a diverse Christian community
Developing and implementing creative faith development programs for youth/young adults
Experience with pastoral care and crisis response
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student leaders in a ministry setting
Ability to generate enthusiasm for campus ministry and mentor college students
Ability to provide faith formation grounded in Catholic theology and spirituality
Experience with building/working with small faith communities or retreats
Practicing cultural competency in ministry with attention to inclusive excellence
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Initiates opportunities for spiritual growth
Engages in evangelization and outreach
Creates opportunities for catechesis, faith formation, faith-based justice education, and religious literacy
Coordinates weekly liturgy
Builds faith communities
Develops student leadership in ministry in a residential area
Plans and implements the Callings program for incoming first year students, from student leader selection and formation to implementation of Callings and connecting Callings participants to active engagement within the breadth of Campus Ministry
Reaches out to a diverse student body with cultural awareness and responsiveness
May supervise and collaborate with a graduate assistant in ministry
Participates as an active member of the campus ministry team
Embodies a commitment to Catholic and Marianist ideals while cultivating the faith life of the campus community through transformative encounters with God
Includes connection to and support of housing staff to foster the Catholic and Marianist charism, and to support pastoral care of individual students and communities within residential areas