Posted 4/12/22
The St. Thomas More Newman Center seeks a Campus Minister who will assume a full-time pastoral leadership role serving Catholic students attending The Ohio State University. The Newman Center is an active campus ministry of the Diocese of Columbus, staffed by the Paulist Fathers. The Campus Minister will serve on a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of care, evangelization, spiritual growth, and service opportunities for students, and is responsible for recruiting, training, and equipping the development of student leaders working in the ministry. The Campus Ministry team also is responsible for the RCIA program, Adult Confirmations, and adult religious education. The Pastoral Associate for Campus Ministry is a member of several committees that ensures the mission of the Newman Center is carried out through strategic thinking and planning.
The ideal candidate will view their work as a ministry and model church teachings through their life and work. Essential competencies for the position include effective team leadership skills, strategic thinking, strong organizational and administrative skills, strong communication and relational skills, personal integrity and maturity, and a professional presentation. This position requires the flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate the needs of the student community and the Newman Center.
A Bachelor’s degree, professional experience and demonstrated effectiveness in a campus ministerial role with competence in personnel supervision is required. A Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or background or experience in a related field is preferred.
Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and registering for the VIRTUS” Protecting God’s Children” program prior to beginning work.
The job description can be viewed at http://www.buckeyecatholic.com/employment