Campus Minister for Faith and Community Life

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University in Omaha is seeking a Campus Minister for Faith & Community Life. This 12-month role develops opportunities to deepen students' faith through communal experiences and to foster student leaders within Creighton's Jesuit tradition.

Under guidance of the Assistant Director, the Campus Minister will coordinate retreats, residence hall ministry, and programs that support diverse faith communities, offering pastoral care and spiritual companionship to undergraduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral studies, ministry or related required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of ministerial experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations of students

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Residence Hall ministry, retreats and other ministry opportunities.
• Perform administrative duties including budget management, assessment and program promotion.
• Collaborate with Campus Ministry, Mission & Ministry divisions and campus partners on projects and events.
• Provide individual pastoral care and spiritual companionship to students.

Skills

Strong written communication

Collaborative

Initiative

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology/ministry

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Campus Minister for Faith & Community Life is a 12-month position that is responsible for developing and overseeing opportunities to deepen and form the faith of our undergraduate students through communal experiences. The Campus Minister will play a strong role in forming student leaders and overseeing opportunities for students to grow in their faith and in their understanding of our Jesuit tradition.

The Campus Minister for Faith & Community Life is a 12-month position that is responsible for developing and overseeing opportunities to deepen and form the faith of our undergraduate students through communal experiences. The Campus Minister will play a strong role in forming student leaders and overseeing opportunities for students to grow in their faith and in their understanding of our Jesuit tradition.

Under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Campus Ministry, the Campus Minister is responsible for overseeing 2-3 retreats a year. This will involve supporting and supervising student coordinators, working with retreat leaders, creating and leading meaningful prayer experiences, coordinating schedules and transportation, and other tasks related to leading a retreat.

With the support of the Office of Campus Ministry and the Office of Residential Life, the Campus Minister coordinates the Residence Hall Ministry in our first-year halls, supervising the Peer Ministry Advisors who work in designated halls. The Campus Minister will also serve on the Cortina Advisory Board to support sophomores living in this residential community.

The Campus Minister will also be responsible for working with student leaders to coordinate Agape Latte, a monthly speaker event that invites students to hear from leader on campus and to reflect on their faith.

The Campus Minister will also oversee programs in our office that focus on supporting students from other religious traditions, including a weekly ProtestantChristian service and Bible study.

The Campus Minister will work collaboratively as an integral member of the Campus Ministry team and the Division of Mission and Ministry to assist emerging adults in their faith development including, but not limited to: providing pastoral care to students, offering spiritual companionship, and supporting larger Campus Ministry events throughout the year.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates Residence Hall ministry, retreats, and other ministry opportunities
• Administrative work including budget management, assessment, and promotion of programs.
• Collaborates as an integral member of the Campus Ministry Department, the Division of Mission and Ministry, and multiple other campus partners on various projects, programs, and events.
• Provides individual pastoral care and spiritual companionship to students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral studies, ministry or related required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of ministerial experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations of students

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong written and communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Jesuit mission
• Highly collaborative work ethic, with a comfort to reach out to University partners and also delegate when appropriate
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.