Posted 03/03/2022

 

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks qualified candidates for our University Minister for Discipleship to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by leading dynamic programs which engage students in a life of discipleship in light of the Catholic faith.   This includes growing participation in faith formation opportunities and forming faith filled student leadership, planning retreats and faith activites which lead students into a life of discipleship that reveals the love of God, creates awareness of self and others.

The minister will be deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, and, from that tradition, engage Marian University community, in meaningful moments of service and reflection with a particular attention to intercultural forms of ministry.  The ideal candidate will be joy-filled, creative, highly organized, and seek out new opportunities and collaboration.  Students should see the University Minister as a Christian witness, leader, and mentor. The option for a ten-month contract is available.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leading through service, integrating faith and life and institutional policies.

 

• Retreats: Coordinate and expand retreats to include opportunities during the Fall and Spring Semesters through student leadership formation, sound fiscal stewardship, and innovation.  (30% of responsibilities)

 

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Coordinate a Christian Initiation process and discernment that leads participants into a deep relationship with Jesus Christ through the Sacraments of Initiation. (20%)

1. 1. 1. Coordinate intentional inquiry opportunities for students seeking faith, including those from no or other faith backgrounds who want to know about the Catholic Church, and those who are Catholic but are seeking a better understanding of the Catholic faith.
      2. Coordinate and train students who serve on the team.

 

• Spiritual Mentoring and Direction: Coordinate and expand the Spiritual Direction program and mentoring program to serve students (20%)

1. 1. 1. Coordinate Certified Spiritual Directors, including recruiting, application process, assigning directees and submitting paperwork for payment of services.
      2. Identify and Coordinate Marian University staff, faculty, and Covenant Ministers to serve as spiritual mentors for students.

 

• Days of Reflection or Pilgrimages:  Coordinate a student led day or evening of reflection during each of the fall and Spring Semester by engaging student leaders in creative planning and implementation of opportunities that invite other to reflect on and encounter God in the ordinary and extraordinary of life. Coordinate periodic Pilgrimages when relevant opportunities for students  are identified. (15%)

 

• Other Responsibilities and Various Leadership (15%)
  1. 1. Manages budget for above programs and responsibilities
     2. Actively participates in Mission and Ministry and Campus Ministry teams
     3. Participate in, at least, yearly professional development and/or formation experiences
     4. S/he participates in the liturgical and prayer life of the university community, in particular Sunday and All Campus Masses.
     5. Support students, faculty and staff in finding and using resources for faith formation.
     6. Collaborate with Students Success and Engagement team, representing Campus Ministry on various committees to include Community Engaged Learning, Serving SJI, Programming Leaders, Welcome Week team.
     7. Availability to students of all faiths to offer support, encouragement and listening.

 

 Required Qualifications:

• Baptized, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or related field
• Willingness to attain a Master’s degree in theology or ministry (if not already possessed)
• 3-5 years experience in campus ministry, specifically in directing faith formation and retreat programs
• Knowledgeable of and an excellent communicator of the Rites of Christian Initiation
• Regular/frequent work during evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel locally and participate in overnight retreats
• Possesses (or has the ability to obtain) a passport
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experienced with Web 2.0 social media applications (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Theology or Ministry
• Knowledge of the Franciscan charism and tradition
• More than five years of experience in the area of Faith Formation in a parish or university is strongly preferred
• Currently or previous experience with a Spiritual Director

Posted: 3/3/22

 

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Director of the Missionary Disciples Institute to provide collaborative leadership to prepare high school age students to grow as missionary disciples in service to their communities through the Church.

The minister will be deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, and from that tradition, engage the Missionary Disciples Institute participants and constituents through radical hospitality, a welcoming attitude, and intentional outreach. The ideal candidate will be joy-filled, creative, highly organized, and seek out new opportunities and collaboration. Missionary disciples should see the university minister as a Christian witness, leader, and mentor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.

 

• Administration and Recruitment: Design, develop, and implement the Missionary Disciples Institute (60%) including:

1. 1. 1. Develop and implement a recruitment strategy to attain 75 High School students to participate in MDI for SU2022.
      2. Communicate and collaborate with Marian University faculty, staff, administration, students, and Lilly Endowment, Inc. representatives (as needed)
      3. Identify and hire dynamic keynotes, faculty, young professionals, college mentors, and house band.
      4. Evaluate the Institute yearly through surveys and reports to be shared with stakeholders.
      5. Create post-Institute opportunities for student engagement including assisting in SDS recruitment and the transition of MDI participants to SDS.

• Formation: Design and implement the formation and training program for the MDI MU Mentors and assist in the formation of the San Damiano Scholars including (30% of responsibilities):

1. 1. 1. Pre-institute gatherings during spring semester for the college mentors
      2. Pre-institute week-long retreat and training with the college mentors
      3. Contribute to the monthly formation meetings
      4. Participate in the bi-annual retreats
      5. Engage in the formation of house leaders
      6. Oversee a class of scholars including one-on-one mentoring

• Additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned (10% of responsibilities)

 

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

• Baptized, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Master’s degree in ministry, theology, or equivalent (or a plan to pursue this education)
• Experience in campus ministry or related field
• Experience supporting students from a variety of cultural, socio-economic, and faith backgrounds
• Experience working with university and/or high school students and providing leadership formation opportunities to them.
• Familiar with the rich heritage of the Catholic intellectual tradition including Vatican II documents, Evangelii Gaudium, Renewing the Vision, and Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excels in a collaborative work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Strong, internally motivated work ethic
• Experience in budget management
• Excellent communication skills
• Regular travel, frequent evenings, and occasional overnights
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite

University Expectations:

•  Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in social media and digital communication platforms
• Knowledge of the Franciscan charism and tradition
• Grant writing experience
• More than five years of experience in ministry
• Competency in Spanish