Ministry Job Openings

Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
Saint John’s University
Collegeville, Minnesota
Full-Time

Position Summary

The Department of Campus Ministry at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Assistant Director.

Saint John’s University Campus Ministry, rooted in Catholic tradition and Benedictine values, cultivates the faith life of the campus community “that in all things God may be glorified.” (Rule of Benedict 57:9). We are seeking a ministerial, administrative leader to support the mission of SJU Campus Ministry, in expressing the Church’s pastoral care for the spiritual growth and development of campus community through witness and ministry that is consistent with the Catholic Benedictine mission and character of Saint John’s University. The Assistant Director serves as an integral member of the leadership team, consisting of the Director and Chaplain, to support and implement Campus Ministry operations and mission. The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing and implementing areas of Service Immersions and Retreats and managing the student employee staff. The Assistant Director must be particularly attentive to addressing the pastoral and spiritual needs of undergraduate men. 

Saint John’s University (SJU) is a liberal arts college for men and a graduate School of Theology for both men and women and is also the home of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. The campus is located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campus is minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
  
 SJU is a Catholic college in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice.  The university is dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at SJU. Learn more in our Institutional Statement on Diversity and in our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
  
  With a total enrollment of approximately 1,600 students, SJU has a unique coordinate partnership with the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women. SJU and CSB are committed to the holistic transformational development of men and women within the context of a unified, coeducational experience. All students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to experience and engage with the two institutions. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about .
  
SJU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.      

Responsibilities

1. Oversees and implements the Service-Immersions and Retreat experiences, including but not limited to:

• Incorporates Benedictine Values and Catholic Social Teaching into the areas of graduate and undergraduate student formation and programming

• Oversees the logistics of booking retreat spaces and service-agencies, managing Service-Immersion and Retreat budgets, creating advertising, and assessment and evaluation of these areas

• Oversees the student teams of service immersions and retreats to ensure optimal coordination in all areas of programming

• Develops materials and preparation of student leadership development in program aspects (i.e. FYRE Leader development, preparation meetings for Service-Immersion programs)

• Mentors graduate student interns working on Service-Immersions and Retreats

2. Serves as a ministerial resource for undergraduates, particularly those of Saint John’s

• Meets regularly with students to provide ongoing spiritual guidance and conversation

• Hosts outreach conversations and/or events to serve students’ various faith needs

• Available to meet with students in crisis or difficult life moments

• Stays informed on current issues facing undergraduate men, the spiritual lives of young adults, and the Roman Catholic Church

3. Manages student employees and ensures a positive working, learning environment for undergraduate staff:

• Manage hiring processes for student employees

• Provide training for new employees in department operations

• Creates and maintains staffing schedule

• Manages, monitors, and approves timecards and hours

• Fosters an inclusive working environment

• Provides ongoing professional development feedback and evaluation for student staff

4. Collaborates on the departmental vision with leadership team consisting of the Director and the Chaplain

• Serves as a critical presence for major Campus Ministry events, including weekly Student Liturgies, ensuring vision and operational success

• In collaboration with the Director, implements professional development for staff, including August Orientation, the January Retreat, and regular student staff meetings

• Serves as a representative of the departmental vision of Campus Ministry on interdepartmental committees

5. Implements the vision through departmental operations

• Ensures a hospitable environment for the faith development of the campus community

• Coordinate with campus partners and student employees to support various department-wide initiatives (i.e. Baccalaureate Mass, Extraordinary Service Award, post-Mass socials, Mass in the Stadium, Mass on the Grass, Fish Fry Lenten fundraiser)

• Prepare materials, coordinate logistics, implement Johnnie Brothers Dogsledding Retreat

• Support the recruitment, organization, and coordination for new Johnnie Brothers groups

• Collaborates with CSB Campus Ministry to offer integrated experiences for CSB and SJU students

6. Administrative Duties:

• Exercises responsible stewardship in budget oversight and administration for the areas of Service-Immersions, Retreats, and Student Employment

• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Theology, Philosophy, Pastoral Ministry, Peace Studies, Social Work or related area

• Active participation in a Catholic parish or other Christian faith community

• Effective leadership, management, supervisory, collaboration, and organizational skills Strong pastoral skills including listening, empathy, and follow-up.

• Strong communication skills demonstrating eagerness, curiosity, enthusiasm and professionalism

• Awareness of and sensitivity to the spiritual development of undergraduate men

• Creativity for program design and innovation

• Ability to maintain high level of competence, judgment, and confidentiality

• Familiarity with and the ability to articulate the connection between Catholic Social Teaching and Benedictine values

• Experience in volunteer, service, immersions, advocacy, or retreats work

• Ability to work with students from across a variety of Christian and other religious and cultural traditions as well as students who are religiously unaffiliated

• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and some week-long immersions as required by Campus Ministry programming

Preferred:

• MDiv. Or M.A. in theology, pastoral ministry, related area or working towards

• Practicing Roman Catholic or strong familiarity with Catholic or Benedictine values

• Knowledge and appreciation of the living Benedictine charism and tradition of Saint John’s Abbey

• Ability to integrate values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice with ministry

• Experience in service, retreats, service, or social justice initiatives

• Experience in young adult mentorship, youth faith-formation, or programming for higher education

• Experience in budget management

The successful candidate should be able to bring a pastoral sense of the Catholic, Benedictine mission into the encounter with students’ lives

To Apply

Applications are accepted online. Interested applicants should complete the application form and submit a resume and cover letter.
 
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Saint John’s University hiring process, please contact us at (320) 363-2508 or employment@csbsju.edu.
 
It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John’s also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization. 
 
Saint John’s University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.