Respond to God’s call to serve college students in ministry. Model and inspire a commitment to discipleship in faith by accompanying undergraduate students to foster spiritual growth, vocation discernment, faith formation, catechesis, faith-based justice education and more. Apply your passion for building and supporting the faith community in an inclusive Catholic and Marianist environment. The University of Dayton Campus Ministry seeks to welcome new members to our dynamic ministry team.
The Campus Minister for Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (West) and Retreats generates opportunities for spiritual growth, evangelization, and outreach in the student neighborhood, in collaboration with our Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment Team. Initiates opportunities for spiritual growth; engages in evangelization and outreach; creates opportunities for catechesis, faith formation, faith-based justice education, and religious literacy; builds faith communities; and develops student leadership in ministry. Ministry development may include Christ-centered outreach initiatives, faith sharing/scripture study groups, faith-based educational opportunities, prayer/reflection and other creative faith/relationship building programs.The campus minister coordinates student leadership for retreats by planning weekly team meetings, ensuring the development of student talks, creating community-building and faith development activities, providing faith development resources, and fostering leadership development. The campus minister also supervises a graduate student, responds to students in crisis and provides ongoing pastoral care for students. This is a full-time, 11 month position with full benefits; involves some late nights and weekends. The minister in this role does NOT live in campus housing. In light of the job duties associated with this position, the University considers the individual holding this position to be acting as a minister of the Catholic faith.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree
Evidence of theological training/ formation suitable for ministry
One year ministry experience or equivalent
Desire to embody Catholic and Marianist traditions as a practicing Catholic, exhibiting public conduct and ministerial practices reflective of the teachings of the Catholic Church (clarified in hiring process)
Willingness to work late evenings and some weekends
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Master's Degree (Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Divinity, Education, Counseling or related field)
Experience in Campus Ministry, youth, young adult ministry
Direct higher education experience, particularly in ministry
Outreach and Evangelization among a students in a diverse Christian community
Developing and implementing creative faith development programs for youth/ young adults
Experience with pastoral care and crises response
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student leaders in a ministry setting
Ability to generate enthusiasm for campus ministry and mentor college students
Ability to provide faith formation grounded in Catholic theology and spirituality
Experience with building/working with small faith communities and retreats
Practicing cultural competency in ministry with attention to diversity, equity and inclusion
Effective communication skills
Ability to supervise and mentor graduate students in a pastoral ministry setting
Start date is negotiable on or before July 1, 2025. Please submit resume, cover letter, and list of references. Please address all required and preferred qualifications in your materials. Few candidates will bring all preferred qualifications, but the most successful will bring many.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Statement:Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.