The Coordinator of Faith & Community Life is a 12-month position that is responsible for developing and overseeing opportunities to deepen and form the faith of our undergraduate students. The Coordinator will be instrumental in fostering students' faith and spiritual growth by leading retreats, organizing programs, developing student leaders, and designing and implementing a peer-led residence hall ministry. They will be responsible for forming our students in our Jesuit values and partnering with relevant offices on our campus. A theology degree or similar from an accredited university is required. An appreciation for and understanding of our Catholic, Jesuit mission, along with a strong grasp of the developmental needs and spiritual growth of emerging adults, are essential. Experience in professional ministry is preferred.Under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Retreat Programs, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing 2-3 retreats a year. This will involve supporting and supervising Student Coordinators, working with Retreat Leaders, creating, and leading meaningful prayer experiences, coordinating schedules and transportation, and other tasks related to leading a retreat.A new function of this role will be to explore, discern, and build a residence hall ministry. Within their first year, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with staff members Campus Ministry, Residence Life, and the Schlegel Center for Service and Justice to discern best practices for bringing Creighton's Jesuit mission into our on-campus residence halls. With the support of both departments, the Coordinator will be responsible for launching, overseeing, and growing this ministry. The Coordinator will also serve on the Cortina Advisory Board to support sophomores living in this residential community.The Coordinator will also be responsible for working with student leaders to coordinate Agape Latte, a monthly speaker event that invites students to hear from leader on campus and to reflect on their faith.The Coordinator will work collaboratively as an integral member of the Campus Ministry team and the Division of Mission and Ministry to assist emerging adults in their faith development including, but not limited to: covering regular shifts on the Campus Ministry On-Call phone to provide pastoral care to students, offering spiritual companionship, and supporting larger Campus Ministry events throughout the year.
Responsibilities- At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity, contributing to an inclusive working, and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
- Coordinates Residence Hall ministry, retreats, and other ministry opportunities to develop student in our Jesuit values, including Cura Personalis, Finding God in All Things, and a Faith that Does Justice.
- Administrative work including budget management, assessment, and promotion of programs.
- Collaborates as an integral member of the Campus Ministry Department, the Division of Mission and Ministry, and multiple other campus partners on various projects, programs, and events.
- Provides individual pastoral care and spiritual companionship to students.
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Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral studies, ministry or related required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years of ministerial experience preferred.
- Experience working with diverse populations of students.
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