Title of the position: Campus Minister

Organization: School - Staff

Department: Academics

Reports to: Director – Campus Ministry

Type: Full-Time/10 Month

Salaried/Exempt

General Description

While the Campus Minister reports directly to the Director of Campus Ministry, he/she works in tandem with the Faculty, the Dean of Students, the Counselor, and the Staff as a key member of the Ministry Program at the school. The goal of the position is to foster an environment of trust and ensure a solid foundation of Faith for the student body, as well as the faculty and staff – collectively and individually. To plant and nurture a strong conviction in the belief of a higher power that acts in their favor, it is important that the campus minister creates and maintains a positive, open, and welcoming program within the school. The campus minister is also expected to attend faculty meetings and Parent-Teacher Conferences along with other events that are mandatory for faculty.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• General
  • The Campus Minister is expected to arrive at school by 7:25 a.m. for Morning Prayer and Announcements. On a regular basis, he/she leads an early morning prayer service in the chapel for any student or faculty/staff that wishes to attend
  • Makes and maintains essential relationships with external related parties (Accompanists, Parish Clergy, Support Agencies, etc) for professional referrals and support
  • Attend all of the non-school day events that are required
  • Maintain the Chapel and Ministry office to ensure a clean, welcoming space for all
• School Mass and Retreats (Students and Faculty)
  • Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive Student Retreat Program; includes ensuring that all support staff and volunteers are arranged for and compensated as applicable, as well as increasing student participation
  • Plan and coordinate all School Liturgies and Reconciliation Services
  • Plan and develop a Liturgical Music/choir
• Ministry Program
  • Help plan a spiritual dimension for the various cultural activities within the school
  • Develop the school Service Program
  • Is regularly visible to students and creates an open and approachable environment to encourage all students to seek and develop a spiritual foundation in their life
  • Provides encouragement and support for faculty members
  • Works with Dean, Counselor, and Teachers in helping students whose personal concerns/issues affect their school performance
• Record Keeping
  • Maintains accurate, confidential records on each student/parent meeting
  • Presents a weekly or bi-weekly (non-confidential) summary to the Director
• Director Support
  • Meets regularly with the Director to review the week’s activities and discuss issues
  • Attends parent-teacher conferences, welcome nights, and other related functions