Director of Campus Ministry

Carlow University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Director of Campus Ministry provides leadership for the ongoing development, expression, and reflection on Carlow University’s Catholic heritage and culture in support of the University’s Mission and Values. The role oversees opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to grow spiritually, primarily through the sacramental and liturgical life of campus and other faith-related programming. The Director also provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance, and collaborates with university personnel, academic and co-curricular departments, nearby Catholic universities, and campus ministers in the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. The Director contributes to the University’s Catholic and Mercy culture; supports spiritual growth, faith formation, worship, and pastoral care; and helps members of the community reflect on their experiences in light of the University’s heritage. Administrative duties include budget oversight, representing Carlow at campus ministry gatherings, maintaining McAuley Chapel and the campus ministry website, managing chapel supplies, and hiring and supervising work-study students as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of the Catholic faith and respect for other religious traditions.
Understanding and appreciation of Catholic higher education, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and Catholic social teaching.
3–5 years of demonstrated experience relating well and working collaboratively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer application skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Master’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field.
Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) certification, or ability to achieve certification within two years.
Commitment to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Active support for Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community.
Ability to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Nice To Haves

Creativity in programming.
Enthusiasm and energy for working with college-age students.

Responsibilities

Participate in university meetings, processes, activities, and events related to reflection on and appropriation of the University’s Mission and Values.
Work collaboratively with the Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage to develop Carlow’s Catholic and Mercy culture.
Participate in orientation programs for new students and employees.
Advise university departments, groups, and personnel and provide resources about the University’s Catholic heritage and culture.
Serve on committees or groups whose work would benefit from insights from the University’s Catholic tradition.
Collaborate with diocesan offices, clergy of St. Paul Cathedral, and neighboring parishes and ministries to provide for campus sacramental life.
Plan and oversee campus liturgical events and celebrations in collaboration with appropriate personnel and departments.
Provide or oversee spiritual development, faith formation, worship opportunities, and pastoral care in the Catholic tradition, collaborating with university departments, personnel, and other Catholic institutions and campus ministries.
Provide information, resources, and referrals for faith formation, spiritual development, worship, and pastoral care for students of all religious denominations, and create opportunities to learn about one another’s beliefs and traditions.
Collaborate with co-curricular departments and personnel to support the social dimension of students’ university experience.
Provide a spiritual and pastoral presence at university functions, events, and activities as needed.
Respond to pastoral needs of the University community in service to its spiritual health and well-being.
Provide opportunities for personal and communal reflection on experiences in light of the University’s Catholic and Mercy heritage.
Develop and oversee the department budget.
Represent Carlow University at diocesan, regional, and national campus ministry gatherings and groups.
Maintain and oversee McAuley Chapel, including the sacristy, and its use by the University community.
Maintain the campus ministry section of the University website.
Maintain chapel supplies, linens, and vestments.
Hire and supervise work-study students as needed and available.