University Residence Hall Minister

Position Overview

Be the difference begins with great people.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well‑rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Hall Ministry program is grounded in the belief that faith and spirituality are integral to student development during their time at Marquette University. The goal of the Hall Ministry program is to provide pastoral care and presence to the Residence Hall Director, Assistant Hall Director, Resident Assistants, and the residents of a given community in both everyday life and extraordinary circumstances.

Hall Ministers are required to serve an average of 10 hours per week and live in the residence hall during the academic year (August through May). They are compensated through a furnished apartment year‑round and a university meal plan during the academic year.

• Attend training/introductory meetings at the beginning of each semester.
• Assist in training and development of Resident Assistants in spiritual concerns of their position.
• Participate in weekly residence hall staff meetings.
• Meet weekly with the Residence Hall Director.
• Meet biweekly with the Hall Ministry Coordinator.
• Meet monthly with all Hall Ministers for discussion of relevant topics, issues, or materials.
• Facilitate a weekly faith sharing group or Bible study in the residence hall.
• Facilitate in‑hall programming tied to pastoral responsibilities and in accordance with the prescribed programming model.
• Periodically check on the hall chapel and arrange for its maintenance and upkeep.
• Develop relationships within the residence hall (RHD, RAs, residents, etc.).
• Serve as a minister of hospitality at university‑wide liturgies and provide hospitality ministry in the residence hall once a month.
• Provide pastoral support should a crisis situation arise (e.g., death, hospitalization, etc.).

Must be supportive of Catholic teaching and ethics and willing to help advance the University’s mission and identity as a Catholic, Jesuit institution. Minimum bachelor’s degree. Ability to work in a university setting with young adults. Good communication skills and the ability and willingness to share faith and personal spirituality, encourage others to do so, and comfortability working with students from a variety of faith/spiritual backgrounds.

This includes being supportive of ecumenical concerns and avoiding pressure and proselytizing. Some training or experience in crisis intervention. Experience and demonstrated leadership in a pastoral setting: teaching religious, retreat work, service work with a reflection component, prayer groups, liturgical ministry, etc.

Preference for a candidate with some graduate work in theology, psychology, counseling, or a related discipline. Be at least one year beyond undergraduate degree completion.

Department:
Campus Ministry

Posting Date: 03/25/2026

This position is open until the closing date.

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

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