Campus Minister, West Liberty University and Bethany College

The Campus Minister’s responsibilities are to plan and implement a broad campus ministry for the Hilltop Catholic Community, based on the principles of Empowered by the Spirit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement, in a collaborative manner, a strategic plan for campus ministry for the Hilltop Catholic Community
• Coordinate and facilitate the schedule of Masses and Sacramental ministries.
• Develop and implement, in consultation with students and faculty, catechetical opportunities and pastoral services appropriate to the needs, concerns, and schedules of the community; to include retreats, faith-sharing groups, formational gatherings, etc.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the center.
• Represent the Catholic Church on campus, becoming actively involved in the academic community while ministering not only to students but faculty, staff, and administration as well.
• Form and support Catholic student groups or organizations on campus.
• Work irregular hours including weekends and evenings.

III. ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Collaborates with the Office of Faith Formation and the Wheeling Vicariate in offering joint young adult ministry opportunities.
• Participate in and attend Vicariate, Diocesan, and other professional enrichment gatherings.

IV. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise support staff of the center.
• Support ministry volunteers and committees.
• Support volunteer peer ministers.

V. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• M.A. in Theology, Religious Education or related field preferred.
• C.C.M.A. Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of USCCB CM document “Empowered by the Spirit.”
• Sound knowledge of the Theological tradition of the Catholic Church.
• Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of young adult Catholics and the special needs, concerns, and developmental tasks which are theirs.
• Experience in and knowledge of campus life.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Word processing and related computer skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.