Assistant Director-Pastoral Ministry

The Assistant Director for Pastoral Ministry serves as a key member of the Campus Ministry professional team, supporting the Office of Campus Ministry's mission to enrich the spiritual and religious lives of students of all denominations and faiths. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Campus Ministry, the Assistant Director manages the operational execution of major ministry programs, supervises student workers and graduate assistants, and provides administrative and pastoral support to advance the office's strategic goals.

This position works collaboratively within the Office of Campus Ministry and across the University community to lead service, hospitality, retreats, peer ministry support, and other student-facing programming that helps students grow through prayer, discernment, worship, relationships, and service. The position strengthens student spiritual formation, belonging, and mission engagement while supporting the University's Catholic Benedictine identity.

Saint Martin's University is more than just a place of learning-it's a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin's Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, combined with a Saint Martin's liberal arts education, shape our approach to education and daily life, encouraging students to think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose.

As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and a shared responsibility for the common good. Our mission is to form graduates who are not only intellectually curious and ethically grounded, but also deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world. At Saint Martin's, we care about the whole person.

Our supportive campus culture is built to help students thrive-academically, personally, and professionally. We pay special attention to the needs of those who have been historically underserved, and we work intentionally to create an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate environment for all.

We warmly invite mission-driven individuals to join our community-not just to work here, but to be part of something meaningful. Together, we educate students who go on to make a positive difference in their lives, their communities, and the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

Program Leadership & Ministry Operations

* Lead the operational execution of assigned major Campus Ministry programs with Director oversight, especially in service, hospitality, retreats, small faith-sharing groups, and pastoral student engagement.

* Develop program schedules, coordinate logistics, manage materials and facilities, and ensure assigned ministry programs meet quality standards and mission expectations.

* Lead or support operational aspects of Benedictine Scholars programming, living-learning community support, orientation, and special events as assigned.

* Adjust scheduling and availability to support evening retreats, weekend programs, major liturgical events, and other ministry needs as they arise.

Service, Justice & Community Engagement

* Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of service opportunities, service relationships, and service immersions sponsored by Campus Ministry.

* Maintain and strengthen community partnerships connected to student service and justice formation, including relationships such as Our Common Home Farms, Community Kitchen, and Thurston County Food Bank.

* Develop and implement faith-based justice advocacy opportunities for students, including Catholic Relief Services-related programming and student engagement.

Spiritual Formation, Retreats & Pastoral Care

* Design, coordinate, and assess retreats, days of reflection, small faith-sharing groups, and seasonal spiritual formation experiences.

* Provide pastoral presence and emotional support to students, listen attentively to their concerns, maintain appropriate confidentiality, and refer students to appropriate campus resources when needed.

* Support the liturgical and sacramental life of Campus Ministry through logistics, communication, scheduling, and student coordination in collaboration with the Director and…