Campus Minister – UNCW

Campus Minister - UNCW
@ Catholic Diocese of Raleigh

Position Summary: The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Catholic Campus Minister at UNCW to gather students, faculty, staff, and friends together in a faith-filled community.  Through liturgy, formation, fellowship, and service to others, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the light of the Gospel to our campus. Within the overarching mission of forming life-long disciples of Jesus Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry endeavors to accomplish the following objectives:

• Provide a welcoming community centered on Christ.
• Promote spiritual maturity, intellectual formation, and education in the rich teachings and history of the Church and the Saints.
• Facilitate the integration of a Catholic worldview and values into the lives of campus ministry students.
• Inspire lives of prayer, service, and devotion to the Lord through adherence to the Church and her teachings, participation in the sacramental life, and walking side by side in a joyful community.

The Campus Minister is responsible for developing and maintaining a vibrant campus ministry, by integrating authentic, engaging Catholic practice seamlessly into the academic life of the institution, with the ultimate goal of forming engaged/intentional Christian disciples. Key Responsibilities:

• Exercises a ‘ministry of presence,’ by being available on campus at least 40 hours per week and maintaining posted office hours based on student schedules.
• Determines effective ways to work with Campus Chaplain in service to students.
• Oversees the Campus Ministry buildings, ensuring they are maintained properly and available for programming and liturgy
• Provides support and training to the Student Leadership Team in topics such as spiritual formation, leadership, programming, budgeting, and fundraising.
• Oversees and/or facilitates campus-based OCIA and Confirmation preparation programs in collaboration with local pastor.
• Establishes/maintains relationships with Vocations Office of the diocese, as well as with offices of the institution, especially the Office of Student Affairs.
• Researches, designs, markets, and implements programming that appeals to students - e.g., faith formation, retreats, Bible studies, small groups, service projects and community building activities.
• Helps students resolve personal issues and refers them to professionals when necessary.
• Represents the Campus Ministry Office at institution meetings.
• Keeps current on young adult issues and trends to maintain relevance in programming and marketing
• Establishes a triage protocol with the institution to ensure the Campus Minister can be reached in the event of student emergencies during off-campus hours.
• Pre-authorizes/tracks expenditures to ensure spending remains within budget limits.
• Submits monthly reimbursements/bills to the diocese for payment and record keeping.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a practicing Catholic who is active in their faith, devoted to prayer, and passionate about living a joy-filled Catholic life.
• Bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry, theology, religious studies, or closely related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and appreciation for the teachings and the structure of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Experience working with young adults in a campus and/or parish setting.
• Experience in program design, facilitation, and implementation.
• Experience in managing a budget.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in counseling and/or spiritual direction (preferred).
• Familiarity with and ability to apply Catholic principles and teachings in an academic setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate - speaking, writing, and especially listening.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and graphic design programs, e.g., Instagram, TikTok, and Canva.
• Fluency in languages in addition to English. (preferred)
• Must satisfactorily complete the required criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete require Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days or hire.

In addition to a competitive salary, the diocese provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances and a generous 403(b) plan. About the Diocese: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh comprises the 54 eastern counties of North Carolina, covering 33,088 square miles with a population of 5,088,389 (based on 2020 census data). The diocese is divided into eight deaneries with a total of 80 parishes, 17 missions, and four centers for campus ministry. The diocese is served by 147 active diocesan and religious order priests. The diocese includes nearly 500,000 Catholics.

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