Director of Campus Ministry

Salary Range: 62,500 to 72,500 – Salary ranges and salary determination is based on experience & qualifications.

Trinity University in Washington, a comprehensive Catholic university in the nation’s capital, seeks a director of Campus Ministry to plan and implement programs to support the faith life and spiritual development of students, faculty and staff in this religiously diverse community. Founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, a congregation of religious women with a distinctive commitment to action for social justice, Trinity continues its historic emphasis on women’s education and leadership while also providing a broad range of educational opportunities for women and men of all ages at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

With about 2000 students enrolled in 2025, Trinity today is classified as both a Predominantly Black as well as Hispanic Serving Institution; 50% of the students are DC residents, 70% are Pell Grantees, and a substantial proportion are undocumented.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Campus Minister works with students, faculty and staff to develop opportunities for faith education, prayer and worship, including but not limited to Catholic liturgies and services, ecumenical and interfaith services. Among related duties, the Campus Minister also works with friends among local communities of priests (particularly the Paulists) for Masses and other services on campus;

and also coordinates Trinity’s Gospel Choir engagement with a local choir director and musicians. The Campus Minister also organizes and leads community service programs in the Washington community that manifest Trinity’s historic commitment to social justice.

Candidates for the director of Campus Ministry must demonstrate the ability to organize and implement a range of ministry programs for students, faculty and staff of diverse faith expressions; experience leading programs of prayer and worship, retreats, community service experiences, and related educational and administrative tasks; knowledge of Catholic liturgical rules and expectations and ability to plan Catholic liturgies; ability to foster a broad range of community connections for service learning opportunities, including cooperation with faculty on service-learning opportunities that might also be linked to courses and curricula.

The Director of Campus Ministry also has primary responsibility for two chapels on campus including coordinating duties of the sacristans and managing special events that use the chapels.

The director of Campus Ministry must be Catholic and able to build a ministry program that serves the many faiths present among Trinity students, faculty and staff. A master’s degree in ministry or a related field is essential, along with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in ministry on a college campus or in a comparable setting. Sisters of Notre Dame with the requisite credentials and experience are encouraged to apply.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full‑time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.

Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.