Campus Minister
- Employer
- Spalding University
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Date posted
- Oct 21, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Religious Affairs & Ministry
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Private Four-Year Institutions
JOB SUMMARY
The mission of campus ministry at Spalding University is to invite the entire university community into a journey of discovery, focusing on relationship with self, others and God. This journey is guided by prayer opportunities, presence and programming, sacramental, cultural and co-curricular initiatives, based upon Catholic Social Teaching and inter-faith based programming. While maintaining a Catholic identity, campus ministry is open and inviting to everyone, embracing the mission of Spalding University.
The Campus Minister serves the spiritual needs of the university community through a wholistic student centered and ecumenical approach reflecting the values of Spalding University. The Campus Minister will support the overall goals of the Office of Student Affairs by providing interaction and engagement with students through inclusive program offerings catering to a diverse student body of various viewpoints and beliefs. In addition to developing student ministry experiences, the Campus Minister serves as a campus-designated confidential resource for students seeking spiritual guidance and support.
Campus ministry will serve is part of the Office of Student Affairs and is a full-time appointment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and facilitate ministry and faith-based activities and events, including worship services, weekly Mass, Bible study groups, prayer groups, various types of retreats to meeting the needs of the diverse community, mission trips other social justice activities and other events in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs
- Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to all members of the campus community
- Represent campus ministry at campus events
- Represent Spalding University at appropriate professional organizations and Archdiocesan events
- Manage all reservations, advertising and marketing for campus ministry events
- Develop and manage campus ministry budget in collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement
QUALIFICATIONS
- A master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry/Theology or related field. Two to five years pastoral ministry experience
- A fully initiated member of the Catholic Church, who nourishes her/his faith through ongoing spiritual formation and prayer is preferred.
ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:
Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.
Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique6-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.
Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary, collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.
Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
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