Campus Minister
About The Position
Campus Ministers at Boston College promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission by working collaboratively to offer opportunities for worship, retreats, service-immersion, and fellowship. This requires the ability to provide both pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students, faculty, and staff in the University community. Additionally, this position will maintain primary responsibility for developing and leading a new signature senior retreat program, offered initially once each semester, with a vision for future expansion. Additionally, the role will oversee and grow graduate student ministry through programs that foster community, spiritual formation, pastoral support, and vocational discernment for Boston College’s graduate and professional student population. The position will also coordinate and expand Study by the Sea retreats and other accessible retreat opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The role will work closely with Campus Ministry colleagues and university partners to build pathways between ongoing faith formation and lifelong spiritual practice, helping students discern how to carry forward and deepen the habits, commitments, and relationships nurtured during their time at Boston College. This includes managing program logistics, supervising graduate assistants as assigned,and creatively developing initiatives that deepen Campus Ministry’s impact during key moments of transition in students’ lives.
Requirements
- Catholic, with an affinity for and understanding of Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching.
- Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field, strongly preferred.
- At least one year of post-graduate experience in university / high school campus ministry, or equivalent work experiences.
- Strong communication and organization skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a new signature senior retreat program.
- Oversee and grow graduate student ministry.
- Coordinate and expand Study by the Sea retreats and other accessible retreat opportunities.
- Build pathways between ongoing faith formation and lifelong spiritual practice.
- Manage program logistics.
- Supervise graduate assistants as assigned.
- Develop initiatives that deepen Campus Ministry’s impact during key moments of transition in students’ lives.
Benefits
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
