Campus Minister & Coordinator of Volunteer Services

Job Description

Job Description

Campus Minister & Coordinator of Volunteer Services

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Campus Minister & Coordinator of Volunteer Services is responsible for fostering the spiritual, sacramental, and pastoral life of the university community while promoting a culture of service grounded in Catholic Intellectual Tradition and principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This position provides leadership for campus ministry programs, retreats, worship, scripture and faith formation initiatives, and community engagement opportunities. The Campus Minister also develops, coordinates, and assesses volunteer service programs that encourage students to integrate faith, service, and justice.

This position reports to the Advisor to the President on Mission Integration in cooperation with the Chaplain and Director of Student Affairs, and collaborates closely with students, faculty, staff, diocese, local parishes, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Campus Ministry

Faith Formation and Spiritual Development

• Develop and implement programs that support the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and staff.
• Organize retreats, days of reflection, prayer services, and faith-sharing opportunities.
• Facilitate programs that deepen understanding of Catholic identity, values, and traditions.
• Provide pastoral presence and support to students experiencing personal, spiritual, or academic challenges.
• Coordinate opportunities for ecumenical engagement and interfaith dialogue consistent with the universitys Catholic mission.

Liturgical and Sacramental Life

• Coordinate campus liturgies, including Sunday Masses, holy day celebrations, prayer services, and special university events.
• Collaborate with the chaplain, musicians, and student leaders in planning liturgical celebrations.
• Promote student participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Assist with seasonal observances such as Advent, Lent, Holy Week, and other significant liturgical celebrations.

Student Leadership Development

• Recruit, train, and mentor student leaders for campus ministry programs.
• Foster leadership skills through peer ministry, liturgical ministries, retreat teams, and service leadership opportunities.
• Encourage student engagement in faith-based organizations and activities Volunteer Services and Community Engagement

Service Program Coordination

• Develop and coordinate volunteer service opportunities that respond to community needs.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare facilities, and community agencies.
• Organize service days, mission trips, alternative break programs, and ongoing volunteer initiatives.
• Promote meaningful reflection that connects service experiences with faith, justice, and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Assist instructors of Rel. 299 with outside service opportunities for students.

Community Partnerships

• Serve as the university's primary liaison with community service organizations.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects that benefit both students and community partners.
• Ensure that service experiences are educational, ethical, and responsive to community needs.

Volunteer Recruitment and Management

• Recruit, train, and support student volunteers.
• Maintain records of volunteer participation and service hours.
• Develop systems for volunteer recognition and appreciation.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and risk management procedures related to volunteer activities.

Mission Integration and Social Justice

• Promote awareness of Catholic Social Teaching, social justice issues, and civic responsibility.
• Coordinate educational programs related to service, justice, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support service-learning initiatives where appropriate.
• Encourage reflection on issues of human dignity, solidarity, stewardship, and the common good.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage budgets related to campus ministry and volunteer services programs.
• Assess program effectiveness and prepare annual reports.
• Maintain program calendars, records, and communication materials.
• Supervise student workers and volunteers as assigned.
• Participate in university committees and events that support student development and institutional mission.

Assist in emergency response and pastoral care efforts during campus crises.

Salary Range: $60,000

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Catholic higher education.
• Knowledge of Catholic theology, liturgy, and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience working with young adults in ministry, education, student affairs, or community service programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Divinity, Higher Education, or related field.
• Experience in campus ministry, parish ministry, youth ministry, or volunteer program management.
• Experience leading retreats, service-learning initiatives, or mission trips.
• Familiarity with student development theory and contemporary issues facing college students.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to Catholic mission and identity
• Pastoral sensitivity and relational leadership
• Attentiveness of ecumenism and religious background of students
• Program development and event planning
• Volunteer management and community engagement
• Public speaking and facilitation
• Collaboration and team building
• Cultural competency and inclusive ministry
• Administrative and organizational effectiveness

Physical and Work Environment

• Primarily office and campus-based work.
• Frequent evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Occasional travel for retreats, conferences, service projects, and mission experiences.
• Ability to participate in outdoor and community service activities.
• Relationship with Catholic Campus Ministry Association and Diocesan campus ministry.

Mission Statement for the Position

The Campus Minister and Coordinator of Volunteer Services accompanies students in their intellectual, spiritual, and personal development by fostering a vibrant faith community and creating opportunities for service that embody the Gospel values of compassion, justice, and solidarity. Through prayer, worship, formation, and community engagement, the position advances the Catholic mission of the university and prepares students to become servant leaders in the Church and the world.

Office of Campus Ministry Mission Statement

The Office of Campus Ministry has its roots in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded in the Roman Catholic tradition, we are committed to a ministry of inclusivity, which honors, celebrates, and fosters the spirituality of every student and employee who attends Saint Elizabeth University. Because of our strong Catholic identity and values, we are dedicated to building the community through evangelization, presence, worship, service, prayer, ecumenism, and outreach.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.