University Minister, Evangelization

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a University Minister, Evangelization to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by inviting students to a relationship with Jesus Christ and a dynamic faith community.  The minister does this through interculturally competent forms of peer ministry, small faith communities, social media, and digital communications. 

The minister will be a deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, and, from that tradition, engage the diverse Marian University community through radical hospitality, a welcoming attitude, and intentional outreach. The minister will utilize graphic design and media production skills to enhance outreach to our traditional and online student populations.  The ideal candidate will be joy-filled, creative, highly organized, and seek out new opportunities and collaboration.  Students should see the university minister as a Christian witness, leader, and mentor.

The option for a ten-month contract is available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Peer Ministry: create, organize, and implement a peer ministry program based upon the vision of Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel).  The minister will select, prepare, and support student leaders as they invite, accompany, and walk with their peers on the journey to intentional missionary discipleship.  (30% of responsibilities)
• Small Group Ministry: create, organize, and implement a comprehensive small faith community program to form intentional Christian communities that support faith exploration, development, and leadership formation.  Coordinate the Franciscan Physicians Formation Program.  A major emphasis to this program will be work with and support the faith journeys of students from underrepresented backgrounds through interculturally competent forms of ministry.  (30%)
• Digital Ministry:  increase engagement and ministry involvement through social media and digital communications. Oversee the livestream of liturgies and other events. (20%)
• Leadership Responsibilities:  form and organize student leaders and teams to accomplish all the above. Work closely with Students Success and Engagement team, especially the Residence Life and Unity Center staff. (10%)
• Other Responsibilities:  Manage budget for above programs and responsibilities. Actively participates in Mission and Ministry and Campus Ministry teams and supports programs. Complete other duties as assigned. (10%)

Required Qualifications:        

• Baptized, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Theology, Liturgy, or ministry, or possess significant experience in ministry
• Experience in evangelization and small group ministry
• Experience supporting students from a variety a cultural, socio-economic, and faith backgrounds
• Fluent in social media and digital communication platforms
• Experience working with university and/or high school students and providing leadership formation opportunities to them.
• Familiar with the documents of Vatican II and the rich heritage of the Catholic intellectual tradition
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong, internally motivated work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Regular/frequent work during evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in utilizing audio/visual equipment
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite
• Proficiency in graphic design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a master’s degree in Theology, Liturgy, or ministry
• Knowledge of the Franciscan charism and tradition
• More than five years of experience in ministry
• Competency in Spanish

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current resume, contact information for three professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.