Campus Minister

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical pastoral care, spiritual support, and accompaniment to students, faculty, and staff of all faith backgrounds.
• Maintain a consistent, active, and visible presence in campus life through intentional relational engagement.
• Support students in vocational discernment, meaning-making, and personal development.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries, offering informal mentoring and active referrals to counseling and wellness services when appropriate.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with the Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph and foster opportunities for student engagement with them.
• In collaboration with diocesan clergy, support weekly Mass and seasonal liturgies in alignment with Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo sacramental guidelines.
• Celebrate and sustain campus prayer traditions, including the Blessing of Dorm Rooms, Blessing of the Brains, and Baccalaureate Mass.
• Introduce and invite students into the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church in an accessible, educational, and welcoming way.
• Participate in professional organizations such as the National Catholic Campus Ministry Association (NCCMA) and the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU).
• Design, implement, and assess Campus Ministry programming that supports student faith development, community building, and belonging.
• Provide leadership and formation for specific initiatives and traditions, such as the Franciscan Spirit Club, speaker series (e.g., Agape Latte), St. Francis Week, the Giving Tree, and the Live Nativity.
• Integrate Franciscan spirituality and Catholic Social Teaching into student formation and service-learning contexts.

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith, Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic sacramental life, and the Abrahamic faiths, along with a demonstrated respect for and commitment to promoting the Catholic faith tradition.
• Familiarity with and affinity for Franciscan spirituality, values, and traditions and willingness to learn more about the Franciscan charism.
• Strong relational, intercultural, and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals of diverse faith traditions and worldviews.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings, weekends, retreats, and major campus events as required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.