Campus Minister – Marshall University

The Campus Minister’s responsibilities are to plan and implement a broad campus ministry for the Marshall Catholic Community, based on the principles of Empowered by the Spirit.

• Develop and implement, in a collaborative manner, a strategic plan for campus ministry for the Marshall Catholic Community
• Coordinate and facilitate the schedule of Masses and Sacramental ministries.
• Develop and implement, in consultation with students and faculty, catechetical opportunities and pastoral services appropriate to the needs, concerns, and schedules of the community; to include retreats, faith-sharing groups, formational gatherings, etc.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the center.
• Represent the Catholic Church on campus, becoming actively involved in the academic community while ministering not only to students but faculty, staff, and administration as well.
• Form and support Catholic student groups or organizations on campus.
• Work irregular hours including weekends and evenings.

• Collaborates with the Office of Faith Formation and the Charleston Vicariate in offering joint young adult ministry opportunities.
• Participate in and attend Vicariate, Diocesan, and other professional enrichment gatherings.

• Supervise support staff of the center.
• Support ministry volunteers and committees.
• Support volunteer peer ministers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• M.A. in Theology, Religious Education or related field preferred.
• C.C.M.A. Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of USCCB CM document “Empowered by the Spirit.”
• Sound knowledge of the Theological tradition of the Catholic Church.
• Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of young adult Catholics and the special needs, concerns, and developmental tasks which are theirs.
• Experience in and knowledge of campus life.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Word processing and related computer skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.