Assistant Director of Campus Ministry

The Assistant Director of Campus Ministry plays a vital role in demonstrating the Church's commitment to the local and global community through impactful ministry and witness, fully aligned with the Catholic Benedictine mission and values of the College of Saint Benedict (CSB). This position is focused on addressing the pastoral and spiritual needs of undergraduate women at CSB, developing strong leaders for the Church, emphasizing essential spiritual growth, and driving service initiatives within both local and broader communities.

The Assistant Director takes charge of collaboration with the Campus Ministry professional staff and Student Campus Ministers. This role is crucial in leading the planning and oversight of all campus ministry operations, including mission review, program development and effectiveness, staffing decisions, and budget management.

Responsibilities

 

• Offer vision and direction in justice, peace, and solidarity efforts while promoting reflective, intentional living grounded in Christian and Benedictine values.
• Collaborate across campus and with the broader Church to design, coordinate, and assess ministry programs, services, and local/global service opportunities.
• Facilitate spiritual, theological, and leadership development for student workers, staff, and graduate assistants across various ministry areas.
• Attend key ministry events each semester, offering presence, feedback, and supervision—particularly in the Director’s absence.
• Co-plan and implement campus-wide programs, including First-Year Orientation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Campus Ministry Orientation.
• Act as the administrative on-call contact during all on- and off-campus ministry programs and retreats.
• Serve as a Campus Ministry liaison to other departments and student development areas.
• Manage assigned budgets responsibly and contribute to the creation of key publications such as the summer brochure and letters to ministers.
• Engage regularly in professional staff meetings, student staff gatherings, divisional meetings, and assigned committees.
• Contribute to the effective functioning and provide direct supervision of assigned ministry teams and promote the use of campus faith centers and sacred spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience on a college campus or young adult/adult ministry
• Previous experience with service, volunteering, or customer service
• Exceptional pastoral skills, showcasing outstanding communication abilities in listening, speaking, and writing
• Proven leader with a strong record of collaboration and teamwork, fostering a beloved community 
• Creative and innovative in developing transformative spiritual experiences for college students
• Highly effective in supervisory roles, with strong project management and organizational skills
• Practicing Christian with an extensive understanding of Christian and Catholic traditions 
• Profound appreciation for the living Benedictine charism and its application in contemporary collegiate settings
• Keen awareness and sensitivity to gender differences that influence the pastoral and spiritual development of undergraduate students, particularly women
• Willing and able to work weekends and evenings to support departmental programming
• Demonstrates a high level of competence, sound judgment, and unwavering respect for confidentiality 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or ability to learn new software quickly. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role
• Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 25 pounds, such as office supplies or files, and to navigate within the office environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Limited travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University