Campus Minister

WHO WE ARE The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the universitys Mission , which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae , the Catholic Churchs governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country. SUMMARY UD is currently seeking a campus minister who will provide both spiritual and academic formation in the Catholic faith through faith formation programming and service opportunities, as well as interpersonal accompaniment of the University of Dallas student body throughout the academic year. In particular, this position will be responsible for ministering to male students. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Accompaniment / Spiritual Direction Provide spiritual advice to current students, faculty, and staff (ongoing and as needed). Minister to, care for, walk with, listen to, and pray with students in need. Coordinate care with the counseling department, CARE team, OSA and other departments as needed. Ministry Support In collaboration with other campus ministers: Create curriculum for weekly discussion group/faith formation community with assistance from the Director of Campus Ministry. Form student men as peer leaders within community of UD Mens Society or Knights of Columbus. - Give frequent talks throughout the year; advertise and execute all events for the ministry. Manage all administrative work that this duty entails. Retreats In collaboration with other campus ministers: Design retreat programs to meet the established objectives of the Genesis, Winter, and Exodus retreats. Vet, select and empower student leaders to direct and staff peer-led Campus Ministry retreats. Give talks as required. Coordinate and provide oversight of travel. Manage related administrative duties. Liturgical and Sacramental Support If assigned: Provide liturgical support for Sunday and daily Masses as well as weddings, funerals and special events, as assigned. Planning, coordination, and communication of liturgies to necessary parties; preparing Mass intention list for celebrant and the prayers of the faithful. Recruiting, training, and scheduling students to assist as lectors, altar servers, sacristans, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Filling these roles in the absence of students. Coordinating monthly schedule of priests (and deacons) to cover all Masses and confessions. Outreach/Mission Support If assigned: - Coordinate monthly community service outings with area non-profits, churches, care centers, etc. - Select Alternative Spring Break (ASB) team through application and interview process; oversee and implement fundraising activities; lead faith formation and development sessions for ASB team prior to mission trip; serve as lead minister on mission trip; manage all administrative work that this duty entails. - Advertise events; coordinate student registration for events; transport and participate at events; manage all administrative work that this duty entails. Student Club Advisor/Liaison If assigned: Oversee campus clubs activities (those that fall under Campus Ministry); attend certain club events; act as chaperone for at least one weekend trip per year for pro-life club; provide operational/spiritual guidance. Administrative Support If assigned []{style="font-size: 7pt; font- "}