Campus Ministry - University Catholic Chaplain

University Chaplain

The University Chaplain will be part of the Campus Ministry team in developing and realizing the mission and vision of the University's outreach to students, faculty and staff, and all who participate in the life of the university. In particular, the chaplain will participate in the mission of providing safe and healthy spiritual care together with the entire Campus Ministry team.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide for the sacramental life of the campus Catholic Community, including the celebrations of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage and OCIA.
• Work with the director of Campus Ministry and fellow Catholic chaplain, Campus Ministry staff, student workers, and Peer Ministry Team in the planning and facilitation of programming, liturgies and services, including in the areas of faith formation and OCIA.
• Engage in university-wide programs and events as a ministerial presence and support, which can include offering prayers and blessings.
• Support Mission & Culture initiatives through presence and participation.
• Collaborate with interfaith chaplains on interfaith initiatives.
• Ensure personal availability for the pastoral and spiritual care of members of the SHU community.
• Maintain administrative support, such as digital scheduling and recordkeeping, ordering and purchasing, vendor account setup, and account reconciliation for Campus Ministry activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• A Roman Catholic Priest in good standing, or a non-Roman Catholic priest in good standing with bi-ritual faculties to celebrate the Roman Catholic Rite.
• Minimum education of a Master of Divinity or Masters in Catholic Theology
• Experience in pastoral ministry, particularly with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ease with clergy and students of other faith traditions, beliefs, and perspectives
• Sound pastoral understanding of Catholic theology and the vision of the Second Vatican Council
  • Experience of leading and working with young adults.
• Understanding of social media apps
• Proficiency in MS-based applications
• Openness to learning and using graphic design, accounting, and other digital programs.
• Ability to take personal initiative in problem solving and program creation

Unusual Working Conditions

Ability to work nights and weekends for evening programs, services, and Admissions events; and respond quickly in situations that require immediate pastoral care.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.