Director of Campus Ministry and Endowed Co-Chair

Job Description

The Director of Campus Ministry oversees and advances the comprehensive campus ministry program on the Winona campus. This position is responsible for (but not limited to) overseeing all aspects of campus ministry on the Winona campus including the promotion of the Lasallian Catholic identity of the university, the liturgical and sacramental life of the community, evangelization efforts including ecumenical and interfaith programming on campus, service/outreach opportunities for students, and pastoral ministry.

In addition, this position simultaneously holds the endowed Co-Chair/Co-Director of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership (Winona and Rochester focused) in collaboration with the other Co-Chair/Director (SGPP and online focused). The two chairs will be visionary leaders advancing the university's mission of character, virtue, and ethics (CVE) formation within the Lasallian Catholic tradition. The Winona and Rochester-focused Co-Chair oversees the ethical leadership initiatives tailored to the traditional undergraduate population, emphasizing integration between programs, units, the general curriculum and the student experience while fostering relationships within the two respective communities, Winona and Rochester.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Campus Ministry
• Oversees, leads, assists, supports and promotes all campus ministry programs within a collaborative team
• Supervises and manages the Campus Ministry Staff comprised of a university chaplain, peer ministers, and liturgical ministers
• Oversees the peer ministry program - recruitment/selection, training, on-going servant leadership development, peer minister student engagement and program offerings
• Coordinates and implements liturgical celebrations (weekend liturgies, daily liturgies, holy days and other special university liturgies, Christmas Light Service, reconciliation services, Baccalaureate, Advent/Lenten prayer services) and other significant Masses and liturgies including weekly adoration and other para-liturgical services. This includes coordinating liturgical ministries (music, lectors, servers, etc.). When appropriate and as directed by the President will work to coordinate (or act as) the MC for major liturgical feasts.
• Attends all major liturgies and collaborates with the peer ministry team to ensure presence at all weekday and weekend Masses
• Directs the coordination of special events such as Lasallian Week of Peace and De La Salle Week
• Oversees faith formation and the evangelization efforts, including ecumenical, interfaith, and outreach/service programming (i.e. Eucharistic processions, adoration, interfaith prayer service, and retreats)
• Pastoral Ministry includes coordinating prayer request notifications, vocational discernment, and spiritual support
• Supports the Chaplain in overseeing the residence hall chapels/oratories
• Advises student groups (i.e. Buddies, S.O.U.L.)
• Sets the program calendar of all campus ministry events in collaboration with the campus ministry team and in consultation with other departments
• Oversees and manages the Office of Campus Ministry budget
• Builds relationships between faculty, staff, students and Campus Ministry
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary

Endowed Co-Chair/Co-Director, Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership

Shared Responsibilities
• Create a unified, holistic approach to ethical leadership that integrates character development and virtue formation across all university programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate on adjacent initiatives (i.e. Vatican Initiatives, etc.) ensuring their success and alignment with CVE goals
• Engage in grant writing to secure funding for ethical leadership, curricular, and co-curricular initiatives and serve as co-principal investigator on grants
• Build relationship with external partners (i.e., organizations, foundations, virtue-based centers) to strength ethical leadership program and work with the Vice President for Development on donor relationships

Key Responsibilities
• Lead ethical leadership initiatives for Winona and Rochester campuses, focusing on undergraduate students, faculty, and staff
• Collaborate with key areas/departments (i.e., Kabara Institute, First Generation Initiative, Athletics, Residence Life, leadership clubs, etc.) to integrate CVE into their activities
• Play a key role in the general education redesign, ensuring the inclusion of CVE objects in curricular frameworks and foster interdisciplinary engagement
• Supervise the co-associate directors of the Hendrickson Institute and oversee their initiatives in a collaborative fashion
• Collaborate with faculty and two co-associate directors to develop curricular initiatives that promote ethical leadership and virtue formation
• Assist with the Hendrickson Forum and the Executive Director and Co-Chair to develop and enhance it.
• Foster relationship with the local and regional organizations to extend ethical leadership programming into the broader Winona and Rochester communities
• Represent the Hendrickson Institute in external forums to strengthen community ties and promote the university's mission

Other Duties & Responsibilities as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements
Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry or related degree required. Doctorate in a relevant field (e.g., ethics, theology, philosophy education, leadership studies) preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to the Lasallian Catholic tradition, including a deep understanding of virtue ethics and character education.
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic
Strong record of leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative engagement in higher education or a related field.
Experience in developing and implementing institution-wide initiatives, programs, and resources.

Essential Knowledge & Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal/human relations skills, and organizational skills
A demonstrated commitment to character, virtue, ethics as well as inclusion and human dignity
Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ (view staff openings)

About the Employer

Enriched by the Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.