Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for leading and managing the Campus Ministry Department. This role involves fostering the faith formation, spiritual growth, and liturgical life of the Assumption community, while supporting the Catholic and Assumptionist mission of the University.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provides leadership and oversight for Campus Ministry programs and staff.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates all staff.
Assumes ultimate responsibility for all programs initiated by Campus Ministry, including liturgy, prayer, retreats, missions, and other programming.
Exercises fiduciary responsibility for Campus Ministry in preparing and administering the department budget and approving all expenditures.
Collaborates with the Assumptionists, the sponsoring religious community of the University.
Assumes responsibility for all baptisms and marriages scheduled in the University Chapel of the Holy Spirit, ensuring that all appropriate documentation is obtained in a timely manner.
Shares responsibility for carrying out Campus Ministry activities with other members of the Campus Ministry Team.
Provides pastoral counseling services to students and others.
Calls and chairs regular meetings of the Campus Ministry Team.
Serves on various University committees as assigned.
Collaborates with the Department of Student Affairs where appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for programming not covered by other members of the staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to contribute actively to the mission and the Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
Master's Degree in Theology, Spirituality, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field.
5 years of prior experience in Campus Ministry required.
Strong computer skills required (e.g., Word, Publisher, Excel).
SCOPE:
Interacts daily with students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and various members of the lay and Assumptionist community.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires:
Sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for extended periods.
Close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus.
Manual dexterity.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examples of mental demands include:
Reading documents.
Detailed work.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Language and math skills.
Reasoning and problem-solving.
Oral and written communications.
Customer contact.
Managing multiple concurrent tasks.
Handling constant interruptions.
Performing calculations when necessary
ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:
Assumption University, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit of the truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students. The university is dedicated to being an inclusive institution and continues to become more diverse. Assumption welcomes all who shares its goals. Assumption University is part of Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts.
Job Tags
Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,