Department: Ministry

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of College Ministry

Grade/Level: B.A. 4 year degree

Amount of Travel Required: Variable

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, weeknights/weekends

Positions Supervised: Ministry Student Leaders

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Chaplain with the Coordination of Chapel Team
• Assist the Chaplain in excellent execution of all Liturgies on campus.
• Be in attendance at all Student Masses to coach student leaders.
• Train all students on the Chapel Team to be the Lead Sacristan at all Masses.
• Train student leaders to lead their peers in liturgical roles including EMHC, lector, usher, server, and sacristan.
• Coordinate the logistics of major liturgical events on campus such as signature event Masses, processions, and consecrations in collaboration with the Chaplain.
• Responsible for administrative work, events management details, and meeting with the student leadership team.
• Lead OCIA Team and Program
• Oversee and execute the OCIA program and curriculum
• Develop the curriculum and have it approved by the Chaplain and Director.
• Teach in accord with our current practices on campus.
• Lead the OCIA Student Team
• Train students to give talks, lead small groups, and mentor candidates.
• Lead Ministry leaders to engage volunteers in the OCIA program.
• Collaborate with the Evangelization Team, FOCUS and SPO, and Athletic Coaches to reach out to and invite non-Catholic students to attend OCIA.
• Lead the Love and Responsibility Team (L&R Team)
• Continue the development for the L&R curriculum to:
• Give an attractive account of the Gospel to students struggling with sexual identity, gender identity, and similar disorders
• Uphold the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church while charitably ministering to these students.
• To teach and train all Benedictine College Students to evangelize effectively to others who struggle with sexual identity confusion
• Collaborate between all the different offices and support groups on campus to have an understanding of the resources available to students and ensure all groups are in line with our practices and procedures.
• Coordinate speakers and events to encourage healthy dating relationships and chastity for all students.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral – Excellent oral communication skills in large group settings and one on one.
• Energetic – Ability to sustain irregular hours working with college students. Must be able to seek out and engage students.
• Leadership – Ability to mentor students through relationships - with the ability to affirm men and women in their identity and vocation in the world; to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and foster their personal development; and to lead others using a Christian-servant style of leadership
• Organization and Planning – Ability to structure multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep inventory. Ability to plan, staff, direct, and control work tasks and events.
• Problem Solving – Ability to think through strategic issues and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Team Building – Ability to build and maintain team cohesion and goal accomplishment. Must have an interest in building a dynamic campus community.

Education

B.A, preferably in Theology, Evangelization, Youth Ministry, or related field.

Experience

Applicants for this position preferably have a minimum of two years of higher education experience in teaching, college ministry, youth ministry, or related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs F

26-40 lbs F

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less C

11-20 lbs C

21-50 lbs C

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE