University of St. Thomas - Houston

Coordinator of Campus Life and Campus Ministry Outreach

Campus Life

The University of St. Thomas (UST) is a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district. The University considers candidates in light of their professional credentials, experience, and compatibility with the University's Catholic identity and purpose. UST is committed to hiring individuals who can help to advance its integrated mission-the formation of the whole person for flourishing in this life and the next-and give public witness to that mission in new ways. The University's Catholic identity is at the center of this mission, a Catholicism expressed for our own age by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992), and Pope Saint John Paul II's Ex Corde Ecclesiae. The University asks all candidates applying for a position to consider these documents to ensure that their professional goals, practices, and values can align with them. While applicants need not be Catholic, they need to be able to support joyfully, professionally, and publicly the University as it seeks to be faithful to and embody both a robust Catholicism--in its intellectual, doctrinal, moral, and spiritual dimensions.

PositionSummary

The Coordinator of Campus Life and Student Activities is responsible for service and sacramental preparation for Campus Ministry as well as outreach for the department and assists with the administration, supervision, management and programming for Campus Life. This position will actively contribute towards furthering our Student Affairs Board of Trustee charges to strengthen UST's (a) student success efforts and (b) Catholic mission and faith integration efforts. The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean of Campus Life and is appointed with the approval of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, and the President of the University.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate service opportunities for the UST community in the local, national, and globalcommunity, incorporating theological reflection on principles of Catholic social teachings.
• Develop and lead the Service Break Experience program, based on the following five pillars: spirituality, justice, community, solidarity, and simplicity, including coordination of all trip logistics and formation of students.
• Serve as UST representative on Young Adult and Campus Ministry activities with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. May serve as a representative of Campus Ministry, as requested (e.g. Care Team, Spiritual Integration Committee, etc).
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to at least one of the special following populations: Senior students and alumni, working to help them remain involved at UST while also forming and equipping them for post-graduation engagement with the larger faith community, Hispanic students or Asian American & Pacific Islander students, providing culturally appropriate pastoral ministry, catechesis, worship, and outreach.
• Implement sacrament preparation courses including managing the RCIA process according to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; assists with coordination of the various Rites throughout the year.
• Assist with the selection of the Campus Ministry leaders and Mendenhall Mentors, including active involvement with the Centralized Leadership Process.
• Supervise student workers assigned to Campus Ministry and Mendenhall. Ensure students are scheduled properly for adequate coverage, students are properly trained to perform their duties, provide students performance feedback, and address employee-related matters, in consultation with the Assistant Dean of Campus Life, as needed.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to manage the operations calendars for Campus Ministry and Mendenhall with a goal of ensuring that the vision and strategic goals of these departments are aligned with the day -to­ day functions. Work with each department to develop, implement and report out on measures of success.
• Provide support to the Assistant Dean of Campus Life for preparation and management of budgets for Campus Ministry and Mendenhall.
• Participate in recruitment, engagement and retention initiatives by serving on the planning committee for Mendenhall, attendance at major Campus Life events, and serving on other University committees as needed.
• Serve as the administrative leader for Campus Ministry and Mendenhall, which includes coordinating programs, supply ordering and inventory management, general office and kitchen organization, scheduling for Campus Ministry spaces such as the small group room, prayer room, and lobby place.
• Foster a community environment with opportunities for personaland academic growth and leadership development by operating from a student development framework.
• Participate in professional development through at least one of the following: University, department in - service programs, student affairs committees, conference attendance and involvement in professional associations, enrollment in a master's or doctoral program.
• Perform other delegated responsibilities assigned by the Assistant Dean of Campus Life, and/or the Assistant Vice-President for Student Affairs.

Qualifications

• Being a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and under no ecclesiastical restrictions is preferred, as is a familiarity with the doctrine of the Church.

• All candidates much demonstrate a willingness to support the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church; as such candidates must demonstrate an ability and commitment to articulating the University's Catholic mission and identity in an inviting and engaging manner.

• Bachelor's degree required; must either have a theology degree or be willing to complete the Archdiocesan intensive course after hire; for candidates with non-theology degrees, preference will be given to candidates with associated degrees (Education, Leadership, Counseling, Pastoral Ministry, or similar fields of study).

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in household life, Catholic student leadership, and/or ministry with high school or college aged students.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple constituents.

• Some experience supervising other employees is preferred.

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.

• Effective organization skills and the abilities to effectively multi-task.

• Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing.

This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position. Regular evening work (2-3 times a week) and occasional weekend work will be required.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer