Coordinator of Faith & Community Life
The Coordinator of Faith & Community Life is a 12-month position that is responsible for developing and overseeing opportunities to deepen and form the faith of our undergraduate students through communal experiences. The Coordinator will play a strong role in forming student leaders and overseeing opportunities for students to grow in their faith and in their understanding of our Jesuit tradition.
Under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Retreat Programs, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing 2-3 retreats a year. This will involve supporting and supervising Student Coordinators, working with Retreat Leaders, creating, and leading meaningful prayer experiences, coordinating schedules and transportation, and other tasks related to leading a retreat.
A new function of this role will be to explore, discern, and build a residence hall ministry. Within their first year, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with staff members of Residential Life and Campus Ministry to discern best practices for bringing Creighton’s Jesuit mission into our on-campus residence halls. With the support of both departments, the Coordinator will be responsible for launching, overseeing, and growing this ministry. The Coordinator will also serve on the Cortina Advisory Board to support sophomores living in this residential community.
The Coordinator will also be responsible for working with student leaders to coordinate Agape Latte, a monthly speaker event that invites students to hear from leader on campus and to reflect on their faith.
The Coordinator will work collaboratively as an integral member of the Campus Ministry team and the Division of Mission and Ministry to assist emerging adults in their faith development including, but not limited to: covering regular shifts on the Campus Ministry On-Call phone to provide pastoral care to students, offering spiritual companionship, and supporting larger Campus Ministry events throughout the year.
- At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity, contributing to an inclusive working, and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
- Coordinates Residence Hall ministry, retreats, and other ministry opportunities
- Administrative work including budget management, assessment, and promotion of programs.
- Collaborates as an integral member of the Campus Ministry Department, the Division of Mission and Ministry, and multiple other campus partners on various projects, programs, and events.
- Provides individual pastoral care and spiritual companionship to students.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral studies, ministry or related required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of ministerial experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations of students.
• Practicing member of the Catholic faith
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong written and communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Jesuit mission
• Highly collaborative work ethic, with a comfort to reach out to University partners and also delegate when appropriate.
• Meticulous, organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
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Disclosure Statement
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.