Director of Campus Ministry

Job Description

Job Description

Are You Passionate about Guiding Students in Their Faith Journey? We Want You!

Do you have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and a desire to lead and inspire young adults? The Director of Campus Ministry at St. Thomas More Newman Center in Vermillion, SD might be the perfect role for you! We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and take on the important responsibility of overseeing all aspects of campus ministry within the St Thomas More Newman Center on the campus of USD.

Position Summary :

The Director of Campus Ministry for St Thomas More Newman Center is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the missionary work of the St. Thomas More Newman Center to the students on the Vermillion campus of the University of South Dakota. The Director aims to foster conversion and growth in discipleship among the students of USD, to develop a welcoming community, to animate and equip students to evangelize, and to accompany seekers or returning Catholics. The Director is a highly systems-oriented individual who thrives coordinating Campus Ministry programming and outreach efforts that are student-focused, allow for building personal relationships with students, and provide formation for increasing missionary disciples on campus. The Director will work closely with the pastor and mission team and will oversee the work of the FOCUS missionaries and the Student Advisory Council.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a vision for missionary discipleship within the student community.
• Develop and facilitate formation which forms the whole person : human, intellectual, pastoral, and spiritual.
• Develop and implement campus ministry programming cultivating a culture of hospitality.
• Empower and form student leaders.
• Overseeing annual yearly ministry calendar.
• Develop and oversee ministry budgets.

Essential Qualifications :

Additional Skills and Abilities :

An understanding and working knowledge of all desktop applications included in the Google Suite.

An understanding and / or willingness to learn about various marketing and social media platforms helpful to ministry included, but not limited to Instagram, GroupMe, and Canva.

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to think strategically, multitask, and conform to shifting priorities, demands, and time lines.

Proven communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individual temperaments and personality types.

Job Conditions / Physical Demands :

Ability to push, pull, lift and carry items up to 30 pounds.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, talk, hear, grasp, reach and perform repetitive motions of the fingers, hands and wrists.

Ability to work in an office setting as well as various venues according to event or activity.

Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply :

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Peggy Wittmeier at usdadmin@usdnewman.org.

About Us :

The St. Thomas More Newman Center at the University of South Dakota is a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, intellectual development, and service to others. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can explore and deepen their faith, engage in meaningful worship and prayer, and participate in service opportunities that make a positive impact on the world.

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