Upper School Campus Minister

Archdiocese of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami seeks a full-time Campus Minister for the Upper School. The role partners with administration to foster students' spiritual and faith development per Sacred Heart teachings and school goals.

The ideal candidate has a Catholic education background, 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to professional growth while supporting students of all abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree in a theological field is preferred.
• Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Campus Ministry Office and serve as a resource for spiritual life.
• Cultivate faculty and student participation and leadership for Campus Ministry programs.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate Campus Ministry volunteers for various programs.
• Coordinate liturgical activities including Masses, prayer services, and retreats.
• Plan and lead the school's spiritual retreat program for multiple grade levels.
• Collaborate with various school departments on programming and scheduling.
• Teach Upper School Classes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology use

Pastoral skills

Catholic faith

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced theological degree (preferred)

Job description

School Faculty - High - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada and nearly 150 schools internationally. Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education, the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.

Carrollton's culture and identity are inextricably bound to the vision articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influence the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence.

The full-time Campus Minister , who works in partnership with Carrollton’s Administration and reports to the Upper School Head, is responsible for fostering students' spiritual and faith development in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Candidates committed to educational innovation, professional growth, and servant leadership are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Network Schools as articulated in the school mission.
• Establishing and maintaining a Campus Ministry Office that facilitates Campus Ministry activities and serves as a resource for the school's spiritual life.
• Cultivating faculty and student participation and leadership for Campus Ministry programs, including appointing and mentoring the members of Campus Ministry; appointing student coordinators of specific programs or activities as appropriate; and inviting and developing faculty participation in leadership teams as appropriate.
• Recruiting, training, and coordinating Campus Ministry volunteers for Lower School retreats and service day programming, as well as other Lower School prayer experiences.
• Recruiting and coordinating candidates for the weeklong peer ministry training program operated by the Archdiocese of Miami.
• Supporting programs that support and enhance the liturgical, retreat, pastoral, and service life of the school.
• Recruiting, training, and coordinating Campus Ministry volunteers for upper school Campus Ministry activities, such as but not limited to: Sacred Space prayer assemblies, Masses, youth group, e-ministries, and new student ministry.
• Planning class Masses for 9th through 12th grade (each class has 2 Masses per year).
• Coordinate special programs for liturgical seasons. This includes recruiting and coordinating Mass volunteers for all-school and community Masses, training students as lectors and altar servers, and collaborating with Music programs for liturgical ministries.
• Coordinating and leading the school's spiritual retreat program, including day retreats for 7th and 8th graders, the four 3-day/2-night retreats for 9th through 12th, and the Mother-Daughter and/or Father-Daughter day retreats in both the Lower and Upper Schools.
• Planning Upper School Mini-session activities as assigned.
• Coordinating with Communications, Community Outreach, and Alumnae offices as needed.
• Collaborating with the Lower and Upper School Heads and Associate Heads, Admissions, and Community Relations concerning appropriate programming and scheduling.
• Collaborating with the Religion Discipline and other academic departments concerning appropriate programming.
• Teach Upper School Classes.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree in a theological field is preferred.
• Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology.
• Strong pastoral skills for nurturing the spiritual life of students of all faith backgrounds.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit info.flclearinghouse.com .