Assistant Director of Undergraduate Campus Ministry

About the role

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Campus Ministry is responsible for the supervision and oversight of Campus Ministry’s areas specific to the spiritual formation and accompaniment of undergraduate students inspired by Creighton’s Jesuit tradition and Ignatian identity. They are responsible for collaborating with key staff members to identify ways to intentionally deepen Ignatian formation into new and existing offerings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise four staff members whose areas focus on retreats, small faith-sharing groups, faith formation, and community life.
• Support these staff members in their programming and help identify areas for growth and outreach to Creighton undergraduate students.
• Directly responsible for implementation of some ministerial programming.
• Handle various administrative tasks including coordinating Campus Ministry communication efforts such as social media and video reflection series.
• Collaborate with professional and student staff to build timelines for postings and advertisements.
• Cope with several Campus Ministry events and manage some internal office and university tasks.
• Serve as a pastoral presence to students.
• Assist in an on-call capacity when the Director is unavailable, acting as the second in line to collaborate with colleagues to support students in moments of crisis.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral studies, ministry, or related field is required.
• Four to six years of related work experience are required; equivalent combination of work, practicum experience at an accredited institution will be considered.
• Must be familiar with the Jesuit and Ignatian tradition, and the Spiritual Exercises.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Catholic theology, Ignatian spirituality, and the Jesuit mission of higher education.
• Ability to support students of all faiths and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Understanding of social media platforms and current trends of communication engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, partnerships, and communications for events and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a pastoral presence; adept in fostering relationships.
• Possess an understanding of the development and needs of college students.
• Effective written and verbal communicator across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act as a self-starter with little direction.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute program offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise prudence and honor confidentiality.

Skills

• Knowledge of Catholic theology, Ignatian spirituality, and the Jesuit mission of higher education.
• Ability to support students of all faiths and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Understanding of social media platforms and current trends of communication engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, partnerships, and communications for events and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a pastoral presence; adept in fostering relationships.
• Possess an understanding of the development and needs of college students.
• Effective written and verbal communicator across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act as a self-starter with little direction.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute program offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise prudence and honor confidentiality.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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Schedule

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