Campus Minister for Community & Belonging

About the Role

Neumann University is seeking a Campus Minister for Community & Belonging to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment and support student engagement through spiritual and community-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community-building initiatives, accompany student leaders, and support interfaith engagement to connect students with Campus Ministry and the University.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support, fostering inclusion and belonging.
• Maintain a visible and approachable presence among students across campus.
• Develop and coordinate programs promoting community, hospitality, friendship, and meaningful student engagement.
• Coordinate Campus Ministry participation in New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, involvement fairs, and other University events.
• Develop outreach to first-year, transfer, commuter, international, graduate, and other students who may struggle to connect.
• Supervise and provide ongoing formation for Community Peer Ministers and other student leaders.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate students in Campus Ministry leadership roles.
• Assist student leaders in creating programs responsive to student needs and interests.
• Coordinate community meals, social gatherings, hospitality initiatives, small groups, and relationship-building opportunities.
• Create welcoming opportunities before and after Sunday Masses, prayer services, retreats, and major events.
• Support interfaith activities and promote respect among students of diverse religious traditions.
• Collaborate with Residence Life, Student Affairs, Athletics, Student Government, and academic departments to strengthen student engagement.
• Assist in planning retreats, reflections, service projects, immersion experiences, liturgical celebrations, and major programs.
• Provide pastoral support for students experiencing loneliness, grief, or transition, with appropriate referrals.
• Maintain and update Campus Ministry social media and student communications.
• Develop advertising and marketing materials to promote Campus Ministry programs.
• Maintain participation records, student contact lists, program calendars, and follow-up information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology/religious studies or a related field.
• Knowledge of Franciscan spirituality preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and ritual.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and work as a team member.
• Experience in ministry with a diverse student population.
• Strong Catholic faith commitment.
• Ability to appreciate, support, and enhance interfaith relationships on campus.
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and congruence with the Catholic Franciscan mission of Neumann University.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical/Vision/Dental) options.
• 403(b) Retirement Plans with potential employer contribution.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time.
• 14 University holidays.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.
• Potential tuition benefits.