Campus Ministry - Campus Minister

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

To apply:

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Please note that changes cannot be made once an application has been submitted. You may, however, update your application/resume/cover letter each time you apply for a new position. To request that additional documents be attached to your current application, please email hr@sacredheart.edu within three days of applying.

Position Summary

The Campus Minister will be part of the Campus Ministry team, enhancing the mission and vision of the University's outreach to students, faculty, and staff.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and implement inclusive reflections and retreats serving various cohorts of the student body.

• Develop small faith communities and student leadership capable of co-leading retreats for other students.

• Serve as Campus Ministry leader to ESTEEM (Engaging Students To Enliven the Ecclesial Mission) program to cultivate future church leaders.

• Collaborate with student leaders to develop and implement community-building programs for Campus Ministry.

• Organize room reservations, food orders, and other necessary details for each program.

• Presence at Open Houses, interfaith programs, and other special events throughout the year.

• Mentor agape latte, small group & events/outreach pillars of PMT.

• Co-facilitate formation and mentorship of the Peer Ministry Team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Comfort working with clergy and students of other faith traditions.

• Appreciation of Catholic theology and the vision of the Second Vatican Council.

• Experience in leading and working with young adults.

Unusual Working Conditions

Ability to work nights and weekends for evening programs, services, and Admissions events.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff

• Job Function Student Support

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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