Director of Campus Ministry

Job DetailsJob Location: Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO 64110Rockhurst University seeks a dynamic, faith-filled team member to serve as Director of Campus Ministry. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910 and located in Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university of 3000 students that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Our mission is to form lifelong learners in the Catholic, Jesuit, liberal arts tradition who engage with the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Rockhurst is committed to creating a more just world through inclusive, innovative, and transformative education. The Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all spiritual programs and efforts directed toward students of the University to help them grow in their adult faith and create a religiously vibrant spiritual community among students.  The incumbent creates a creative dynamic that supports all staff members as they work with the wholistic development of all students in the Jesuit tradition.    Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Oversight of the Campus Ministry Department including supervising, supporting and providing direction to all Campus Ministry staff. Manage and maintain departmental budget and credit cards. Oversight of facilities associated with the department Develop and oversee the Ignatian student retreat program. Develop a student campus minister program providing leadership opportunities for students. Provide individual pastoral support and spiritual accompaniment to students. Coordinate planning and logistics for various campus prayer services and monthly adoration, benediction, confession nights. Serve as liaison and resource for spiritually based student organizations. Position Requirements Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, or related field.  Three or more years experience working in college campus ministry or related ministry with effective leadership of programs Understanding and appreciation of Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit higher education principles that includes experience(s) centered in Ignatian Spirituality  Active in the Catholic faith and competent in working with people of many cultures, ethnicities, and religious traditions. Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals Effective pastoral and mentoring skills Must be able to workdays, evenings (typically 1-2 evenings per week while classes are in session during fall and spring semesters), and weekends as required by programming areas of responsibilities.     Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter which includes salary requirements, a resume, and contact information for three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.   Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst University uses E-Verify. Qualifications